Our Story Hill

06/10/2017

Tim Pettus and Haley Hewitt will be married this summer. Their decision to direct gifts to Story Hill is a true testament to the beauty that exists in this world.

In their own words...

"We know that many of our dear friends and family will want to give us generous gifts to start off our lives as a married couple. Rather than setting up a gift registry, we would like to direct you to one of the charities we believe can help make a difference – the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success. This non-profit is raising funds to purchase farmland to be cultivated by refugees and immigrants, in a project to benefit the local community, the environment, and the lives of people in difficult times."

05/31/2017

Land ownership is possible with a little more support from everyone. Watch news feed for events and other ways to provide support needed to fully fund project and help ORIS achieve land ownership.

05/31/2017

Thank you to New Hampshire Charitable Foundation! The project has received a $35,600 grant! Our Story Hill is that much closer to becoming a reality!

02/23/2017

Thank you NH community

Thank you for this lovely package that came in the mail from caring students! These Valentines sentiments are displayed in our conference room for our constituents to touch, feel and read. These notes are so very important, especially at this time. They are constantly saying how much this helps. Your work is making a difference!

02/18/2017

Today's article in the The Concord Monitor http://www.concordmonitor.com/ORIS-reaches-fundraising-goal-for-Dunbarton-refugee-farm-8092099

The community side of a fundraising campaign to make sure a farm tended by refugees stays fertile reached its goal in just two months.The Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success, along with the Russell Foundation, launched the Our Story Hill...

02/16/2017

News from the campaign trail of the Our Story Hill project:

01/21/2017

Yesterday we received another unexpected $400 donation in the mail. Thank you so much Denise for the Xmas gift! We are moving beyond our target which sends an impressive message about our welcoming granite state! https://www.crowdrise.com/our-story-hill1/

01/15/2017

We need to find $2,264.50 by midnight tonight! Please like, share, donate! Read this morning's newsletter
http://us14.campaign-archive2.com/?u=89a6f6b9e16d4e7df6c32d273&id=d702b109b1&e=30daf01daa

01/14/2017

We just received a wonderful comment with a donation from Rodney and Lee Roberts: "In memory of the thousands and millions who have over our many years, from the 1600's and beyond, who have fled persecution, war, starvation, and a better life to arrive at our shores including each and every one of our ancestors., we dedicate our warmest welcome to the United States of America." Beautiful comment, thank you so much. Tomorrow is the last day to donate, and we're still $2,364 short! https://www.crowdrise.com/our-story-hill1

Help us buy the land at a bargain price, ensuring the continued refugee farming activities on Our Story Hill!

01/10/2017

Today's newsletter: 18 acres remaining, Sunday deadline, $6500 needed to make the goal...hear from Farmer Isha, plus more announcements and efforts to find the money http://eepurl.com/cwXSy5

Thank you for your generous help and donations in order to catapult us closer to our goal! With your donations, and the Russell Foundation's match, we are $6,500 away from our $20,000 goal. We hope you'll participate through this Sunday as the crowdfunding campaign ends at midnight on 1/15.

01/08/2017

Happy Sunday! CRITICAL NEED "Hear from Farmer Sylvain, his stories of war and how he fully understands the legacy of farming that may become a reality if the project is a success! You can find Sylvain very very early in the morning on the farm, enjoying his time in the high tunnel or in his field, accomplishing his farm work before going to work at his day job. His produce is enjoyed by local restaurants as well as CSA customers here in Manchester. Boy he keeps busy!"

OUR CROWDFUNDING DEADLINE IS THIS SUNDAY, and all donations are matched. We are at 13k of needed 20k to make this project progress to completion! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml3GKz8zKdk

Hear Sylvain talk about what the Our Story Hill Project means to him. Sylvain talks about the challenges of New Hampshire's short growing season and how he w...

01/05/2017

Critical Need: 10 Days to Go, $7500 Needed! Hear what this means to Farmer Sylvain in our latest video. Don't forget your donation is doubled thanks to the Russell Foundation. Please donate today and share.
https://www.crowdrise.com/fundraiser/campaign-updates/1119555 #!/status/10