The Northshire Day School’s LIFT Committee will be in the Lower Level Gallery on Saturday, February 14th, to distribute cold-weather clothing to the community. Please stop by if you are having trouble keeping warm this winter; clothing of all sizes will be available, with a particular focus on children’s clothes.

The Northshire Day School’s LIFT Committee’s mission is to be a bridge and to cultivate a meaningful and strong relationship between families and the school. Over the next year, LIFT will be focused on these three priorities:

1. Affordability – Support families in the costs to raise children through providing resources from our newly minted Community Closet.

Through “pop-up” style events and partnering with the Manchester Community Library, we will host Community Closet openings where families and community members can pick up clothing items that they need, free of charge. We will also have an ongoing drop-off box at the Manchester Library and the Northshire Day School.

We are currently collecting winter boots and clothing of all sizes (newborn to adult), but are in urgent need of winter clothing for newborn to 5T including coats and footwear.

2. Everyone Eats – Support NDS’ goal and the broader Northshire community’s efforts to support families in fighting food insecurity.

Through communications and outreach efforts, we will amplify the work of our community partners and the school to share resources in addition to highlighting “food availability days” so that those in need know when and where to retrieve needed goods.

3. Creating Safe Spaces – Given the nature of the world today, there are many vulnerable communities who need support. We will be focused on gathering resources and raising awareness for those in need.