Calling All Landlords
A few months ago, Fair Tide launched a new program aimed at incentivizing landlords to rent to households with rental vouchers. Portsmouth Herald reporter, Hadley Barndollar, wrote a wonderful article summing up the initiative as well as the need it aims to address. ...
Helping Clothes Stay Local with Sweet Pea
You may have noticed that the selection of kids clothing here at the Fair Tide thrift store has increased in both quality and quantity over the past year. Our shoppers buying for little ones can thank kids consignment shop, Sweet Pea for that. We took a moment to...
Kevin: A Gauge for Success
Kevin Gage, one of our longest serving volunteers, is the perfect example of Kittery’s community values. Poverty struck Kevin suddenly, and all at once. He went from a stable job of 25 years and living with his girlfriend to a life void of both. Unfortunately, due to...
Fair Tide Pricing Guide
Recently, many of our customers have inquired about pricing at Fair Tide’s thrift store. Our staff and volunteers deeply appreciate your opinions and input, which is why we feel the responsibility to inform our customers about our pricing structure. We strive to be as...
Strengthening Community through Clams
Utter the name Bob’s Clam Hut around these parts and most people’s mouths salivate with the thought of delectable fried seafood. The local business is, in fact, a thriving Maine eatery and a busy stop on the tourist route through the Kittery outlet malls. But to us...
A Good Read
Over the past 5 years Fair Tide volunteer, Connie Alesse, has quietly and expertly organized the Fair Tide thrift store book selection. Connie says, “I am a big reader and organizing is my passion.” Adding to that skill set is Connie’s Master’s Degree in Library...
Spring Dinner 2019: A Huge Success
More than 120 community members gathered at Blue Mermaid for an evening of food, drinks, music and fundraising at Fair Tide’s 2019 Spring Dinner and Auction. The event brought in a record breaking $35,380 which will go a long way in providing housing and supportive...
Your Voice Matters
I recently participated in an advocacy training that served as a welcome reminder of the importance of my voice in the local democratic process. I’m not just talking about my voice as the Director of Fair Tide, but also as a member of the community with thoughts and...
Fair Tide’s Unsung Hero
Pulling a household out of homelessness and into stable housing is a large part of Fair Tide’s mission. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find that the hardest work comes after the keys are handed over and the dishes are in the cabinets. Supporting clients on their...
Strategic Growth Plan: Year One Progress
New years often come with new resolutions. While these have rarely worked for me in my personal life (cue image of meditation pillow gathering dust next to hidden stash of chocolate), setting intentional goals is critical to an organizations ability to move forward. ...