May 16, 2003

The Ninth Annual Ballroom Gala was a great success! I am pleased to report that close to 500 people attended and enjoyed a great meal and lots of dancing to a live band. Most important, they were there to support the Meals On Wheels Program.

All the numbers are not in yet, so I do not have an exact figure for you, but we hope to raise $30,000 from the gala.

You have filled a dual role of sponsor and co-chair. Your contributions, efforts and obvious caring have played a vital role in the continued success of this fundraiser. Because of your help, the need for hot food and a daily safety check for our most frail neighbors will continue to be met. Thank you.

Very truly yours,
Megan Brady
Executive Director

May, 2003

FIRST-For Innovation and Recognition of Science and Technology - gives high school students six weeks to build a robot designed to solve a common problem. The worldwide competition-all teams begin their designs with the same parts to build their individual robots-challenges the math, science, engineering, and leadership skills of the students.

Merchants has received a Certificate of Appreciation in support of the Machine Shop for the Granite Sate Regional FIRST Robotics Competition that was held March 6-8 at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester NH. This certificate was presented on May 21, 2003 by Peter Bauer and John Bugeau of BAE Systems, the sponsor for the event.

May, 2003

Merchants Automotive Group receives a certificate of appreciation from the Miss NH Ball Committee for their support and participation.

December 17, 2002

Greetings Dear Singer Family,

'Tis the season to reach out and hold up the light to ensure for all children, that all will be bright.

Thank you so much for not only sponsoring, but for also joining us in our 4th annual WZID Christmas is for Kids Auction to benefit Child and Family Services. Your support infused the event with a true excitement, and helped to make it an all-around success! Certainly, when a company of your eminence lends its voice to a cause, people listen and duly respond.

Thank you also Steve, for your donation of the Celtic's memorabilia, your coordination of your brothers in donating the Rolling Stones tickets, and for providing some volunteers to help us behind the scenes. You have gone beyond the call of duty and have truly made a difference.

I want you to know that the event raised over $60,000 and will allow us to fulfill the holiday wishes of over a thousand children and families in need throughout New Hampshire. For many, there would not be a Christmas this year if not for the generosity and compassion of people like you.

The holiday season is a magical time of year, a time of friends, family, sharing, and joy. Our goal at Child and Family Services is to put that magic back in to the lives of New Hampshire families and to make that magic last the entire year. With the community support we received, those families know that there are people who care and people who are willing to go the extra mile to make someone else''s life better.

On behalf of the children and families served by Child and Family Services, may you have warmth of heart, peace of mind and tidings of comfort and joy this holiday season and throughout the new year. Now indeed, all will be bright.

Sincerely,

Michael R. Ostrowski, President/CEO

Kat Strange, Communications Director

Ruth Zax, CFRE-Development Director

April 17, 2002

Dear Stephen,

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do to support The Salvation Army's Kids. Cafprogram! You and you entire organization don't just go the extra mile for us, you run a marathon!

Taking 45 People to the Velveteen Rabbit and 30 to Avner the Eccentric, not to mention transportation and food, well, these are fantastic outings for Inner City kids. The monetary value does not do justice to the real value of these gifts. Experiences like these are just not the norm for the kids that we serve. These are extraordinary treats for them. Your kindness and generosity are just unparalleled.

You and the employees of Merchants have been very supportive of Kids' Cafe´ we are well aware that without this level of support we would not be running as successful a program as we currently are. Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of these children. I know that their lives are richer as a result of your caring and sharing.

Sincerely,

Linda Ferreira, Lieutenant-Commanding Officer

Robert Champagne-Community Center Director

June 17, 2002

Dear Mr. Singer,

Once again our school year is finished and we considered the year to have been another successful one. All eleven of our eighth grade students have passed on to high school. The Phoenix Team greatly appreciates your generosity. The weekly use of your vans has enabled us to maintain a strong career awareness program, community involvement, adventure based counseling program and through Tai Kwon Doe classes, anger management and improved self-esteem.

Denise Raymond in the Durham office one again deserves many thanks. She is a pleasure to work with and this year has been especially helpful in obtaining eight passenger vans, as we are no longer allowed to use fifteen passenger vans.

Once again please accept our sincere appreciation in your direct involvement with the Phoenix Team. Our success over the past six years is largely due to providing experiences outside of the four walls of a classroom. You make this success possible.

We hope that you will be receptive to continuing our relationship in the fall when we greet 20 new students. Thanks and may God bless you!

Sincerely,

Pat Rohr
Rick Pelletier
Rochester Middle School
Phoenix