On the morning of October 9th, 2005, a flash
flood swept through the town of Alstead, NH, taking 4 lives, leaving 50 families
homeless, damaging the homes of many others, cutting away miles of roadway, and
leaving a gash that split the town in two. Alstead is a town of strong people
with big hearts who are accustomed to helping others and doing for themselves.
But this is a burden that weighs heavier than one might expect a town to bear on
its own. Below are a few ways you can
contribute to the relief efforts for the people of Alstead. You can see pictures
of the flood devastation on the Alstead Flood
page.
To donate to Alstead and its residents:
* Fall Mt.
Emergency Food Shelf, PO Box 191, Alstead, NH 03602, or
leave donations at the masonic hall on River Street in
Alstead.
* Third Congregational Church, PO Box 164, Alstead, NH
03602. Write "flood recovery" in the Memo line.
*
Alstead Flood Relief Fund, c/o Alstead Town Clerk, PO
Box 60, Alstead, NH 03602.
*
The Connecticut River Bank on River Street in Alstead also has an Alstead
Relief Fund.
* The family of Sally and Tim
Canfield has set up a trust fund for the couple's son, Corie. You can donate to
the fund at any Connecticut River Bank branch.
*
Rebuild Alstead Baseball, P.O. Box 263, Alstead 03602.
To donate time or offer services:
* Phone the Alstead Flood Relief Volunteer line at
1-603-835-6593.
To donate furniture,
home goods, or tools:
* Call Pam at 1-603-835-2354 or
1-603-398-9829.
To
show your support: 
Katie Howe has created Alstead
Community Together buttons (see the somewhat reasonable facsimile, but not
the actual size, shown here), which are available for $1, plus $1 for
shipping. She is donating materials and all funds will be added to the 3rd
Congregational Church's relief fund. If you want to buy one to show your support for Alstead, you can
email Katie directly at alsteadbuttons@gmail.com.
