Austin17House

January 1, 2023

NH Business Review Staff,

2023 Goals:

To raise $250,000 and expand our reach in programming to youth and families in our communities. This expanded programming will give youth hands-on opportunities to try new things and/or build upon existing creative skills. These goals will require us to hire more staff and mentors and create an ongoing holistic alternative to mental health care and hospitalization. We will be able to continue to provide a safe place for after-school activities and programming that build creativity, confidence and resilience. Due to environmental stressors, supporting youth who suffer from suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors and substance misuse is greater than ever.

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Mission Statement:

To build confidence, creativity and resilience in the youth and families in our communities.

Top Funding Sources:

Annual Fundraisers
Business Sponsorships
Individual programming fees & sponsorships
Individual donations

Year Established: 2017

Employees: 2

Annual Revenue: $220,000

Service Locations:

Austin17House can be found in Brentwood, NH, the center and heart of Rockingham County. We serve youth and families four evenings a week in the Seacoast region and Greater Rockingham County area, including youth and families that border NH, including Amesbury, Methuen and Beverly, MA.

Contact:

Lindsey Messina
Executive Director
263 Route 125
Brentwood, NH 03833
603-770-6374
austin17house@gmail.com
www.austin17house.org

Fundraising Events:

Our fundraising events and opportunities allow us to build better relationships within our community as well as increase exposure of what Austin17House does. We have two major fundraising events during the year including our June Golf and Dinner Gala, as well as our fall comedy show. Our Golf Gala focuses on raising funds for infrastructure to support programming including community giving, a silent auction and corporate sponsorships. Our Annual Comedy Show, hosted at the Austin17House, brings local awareness and provides members with a tour of the facility and personal meet and greets with our staff, youth and families. The funds raised during this event go to sponsoring our youth and families monthly and annually, to participate at our community center.

Giving Opportunities:

Over 45% of the youth and families that we serve are currently on government assistance. Through community support and fundraising efforts, we have been able to provide a safe place for youth and families to enjoy life, try new things, provide meals and educational workshops surrounding suicide prevention, mental health and addiction treatment and prevention for free! Giving options include individual giving, local business and corporate sponsorships via our website.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Our staff and mentorship model at the Austin17House is the backbone and success of our programming. We provide mental health and social-determinant trainings for our team, to help them better understand and support the middle and high school-aged youth and their families who come to our center. From just listening and being a friend, to teaching simple skills in the kitchen, creative arts, wellness, life skills, etc., it all meets the criteria of our volunteers. This year, we plan to expand our program offerings and build on our current programs in creative arts, wellness, recreation, life skills and youth addiction support services.