PORTSMOUTH—
This summer, local families in need have been able to enjoy Prescott Park Arts Festival’s events. As part of the festival’s Families-In-Need program, more than 300 season memberships subscriptions were distributed to families through organizations such as Families First, Cross Roads House, New Hampshire Child Advocacy Center, Seacoast Cancer Center and Amy’s Treat.
While all Prescott Park Arts Festival events are offered to the public at no fixed admission, the Families-In-Need program offers challenged families complimentary membership buttons to allow entry and enjoyment of events without being asked for the suggested donation, including the musical production “The Wizard of Oz” and the River House Restaurant Concert Series with performances by acts like Shawn Colvin and Taj Mahal.
“Our gatekeepers welcome everyone, but many people simply don’t feel comfortable entering the park without making a donation, especially in front of their children,” says Prescott Park Arts Festival’s executive director, Ben Anderson. “With a challenging economy, this program has become more important than ever. The letters and thank you cards alone that we receive each year from parents or children are worth this effort.”
Last season, Piscataqua Savings Bank launched a special program, matching every Family-In-Need donation made by individuals on a one-to-one basis. This year, through ongoing generosity of donors, Prescott Park Arts Festival has succeeded in nearly tripling the number of complimentary memberships distributed through this program.
“The beauty of the program,” Anderson adds, “is these memberships are identical to those purchased by our patrons, and they are awarded at the discretion of the selected organizations, keeping everything anonymous to both us and the general public.”
To donate to a family-in-need, simply go to the Festival website www.prescottpark.org, or call (603) 436-2848.
All events offered at the Prescott Park Arts Festival are presented free of charge with a suggested donation of $5 - $8.
For more information on the festival, or to see a full schedule of events, visit www.prescottpark.org, or call 603-436-2848.
This summer, local families in need have been able to enjoy Prescott Park Arts Festival’s events. As part of the festival’s Families-In-Need program, more than 300 season memberships subscriptions were distributed to families through organizations such as Families First, Cross Roads House, New Hampshire Child Advocacy Center, Seacoast Cancer Center and Amy’s Treat.
While all Prescott Park Arts Festival events are offered to the public at no fixed admission, the Families-In-Need program offers challenged families complimentary membership buttons to allow entry and enjoyment of events without being asked for the suggested donation, including the musical production “The Wizard of Oz” and the River House Restaurant Concert Series with performances by acts like Shawn Colvin and Taj Mahal.
“Our gatekeepers welcome everyone, but many people simply don’t feel comfortable entering the park without making a donation, especially in front of their children,” says Prescott Park Arts Festival’s executive director, Ben Anderson. “With a challenging economy, this program has become more important than ever. The letters and thank you cards alone that we receive each year from parents or children are worth this effort.”
Last season, Piscataqua Savings Bank launched a special program, matching every Family-In-Need donation made by individuals on a one-to-one basis. This year, through ongoing generosity of donors, Prescott Park Arts Festival has succeeded in nearly tripling the number of complimentary memberships distributed through this program.
“The beauty of the program,” Anderson adds, “is these memberships are identical to those purchased by our patrons, and they are awarded at the discretion of the selected organizations, keeping everything anonymous to both us and the general public.”
To donate to a family-in-need, simply go to the Festival website www.prescottpark.org, or call (603) 436-2848.
All events offered at the Prescott Park Arts Festival are presented free of charge with a suggested donation of $5 - $8.
For more information on the festival, or to see a full schedule of events, visit www.prescottpark.org, or call 603-436-2848.
