Greater Seacoast

POP-UP CARE VILLAGES

Creating Connection, Providing Care, Uplifting Our Community

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Creating Connection, Providing Care, Uplifting Our Community *

About Us!

The Greater Seacoast Pop-Up Care Villages (PUCV) is an initiative designed to meet the basic needs of homeless and housing-insecure individuals while offering pathways to long-term stability. Inspired by the farmers market model, these pop-up villages rotate across Rockingham and Strafford counties in New Hampshire and Southern York County in Maine, ensuring broader access to essential services.

The PUCV initiative led us to find other organizations offering similar services. One of them is Lavamae, a San Francisco non-profit that has been providing mobile shower services since 2015. They developed a comprehensive toolkit that laid the foundation for our Greater Seacoast Pop Up Care Villages.

What We Offer

BASIC NEEDS

We provide essentials that help individuals stay safe, healthy, and dignified:

Showers, laundry, and haircuts

Food, clothing, and survival gear (e.g., hand warmers, sleeping bags)

Health and wellness services

ADVANCEMENT SERVICES

We connect attendees to resources designed to improve their quality of life and work toward a sustainable future:

Recovery programs and housing assistance

Legal aid and employment support

Peer support and resource navigation

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Homelessness and housing insecurity can be isolating.

Our PUCVs foster a welcoming, safe space for:

Free meals, entertainment, and activities

Trust-building and social connection

 

PILOT PUCV COMMING JUNE 2025!

DOVER NH

A Data Driven Approach

Each event also plays a critical role in collecting data about unhoused and housing-insecure community members. This information:

  • Provides local insights into unmet needs

  • Supports funding applications for service providers

  • Strengthens partnerships with municipalities, helping align resources with real needs

By listening to the voices of those we serve, we can develop more effective, community-driven solutions.

Addressing Barriers to Access

  • Consolidating basic and advancement services in one accessible location removes the need for individuals to travel between multiple resource providers.

  • Unlike other services that may require referrals or proof of residency, the PUCVs remove these hurdles, allowing anyone in need to access resources without additional documentation.

  • By creating a welcoming environment, the PUCVs encourage re-engagement with local organizations, even for those who may have had negative experiences in the past.

  • Instead of merely distributing information, we focus on tangible services. Organizations can conduct intakes, schedule appointments, and offer direct assistance on-site.

The PUCVs were developed based on input from local service providers and outreach efforts. Our goal is to overcome the common challenges faced by vulnerable populations:

Let’s work together!

If any of the following sounds like you, fill out our form below:

  • Community Organization/Non-Profit looking to provide services or goods at a PUCV!

  • Community Member Interested in Volunteer Opportunities

  • An individual or Organization looking to donate, sponsor or HOST a PUCV in their community!

  • Anyone wanting to connect & get more information!

Our Partners!

  • Lighthouse Credit Union

  • COAST Transportation

  • GATHER

  • NHSPCA

  • SCPHN

  • CDFA

  • Granite United Way

  • Goodwin Mobile Health Van

  • SOS Recovery

  • Red's Good Vibes