New executive director, board chair named at Share Fund

Rich Hilow, LPL Financial and SHARE Board Chair, left, welcomes Donald "Skip" Smith, as new executive director (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Rochester SHARE Fund recently welcomed new leadership as Rich Hilow, LPL Financial Advisor, became Chair of the Board of Directors, and Skip Smith became the executive director.

The SHARE Fund, which is committed to "Giving Hope to others through Sharing," also announced that after nine years of service to the community, former executive director Torey Kortz has retired to pursue the next chapter in her life, giving Smith an opportunity to share his talents and skills with the SHARE Fund clients, volunteers, and programs.

"I am excited to combine my business experience with my call to serve others," says Executive Director Skip Smith. "I am honored to be a part of this wonderful organization helping our neighbors in need throughout the Lilac City."

SHARE Fund supports the needs of our community, which even with today's strong economy, other social and personal challenges can place neighbors in difficult situations. For example, the Opioid crisis affects young and old, not just by its health impacts, but by splitting apart families and creating emergencies resulting in financial, shelter, clothing, and food obstacles.

One in nine men, women, and children in the Granite State are food insecure, meaning they do not know where their next meal will come from. SHARE Fund helps by providing over 200 households every month with nutritious foods to supplement their needs.

About the organization:
The SHARE Fund began 29 years ago as an outreach ministry program of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Rochester. With the help, support, and guidance of the Parish, the SHARE Fund grew into a successful assistance service. In 2008, the SHARE Fund became an independent nonprofit agency, federally registered as a 501c3 public charity. The SHARE Fund continues to grow and has become an integral service provider for people in need living in our community. Programs include Gerrys Emergency Food Pantry, the Community Diaper Bank, Emergency Financial Assistance, and the Community Clothing Shop. SHARE Fund relies on donations to operate its programs and facilities. Visit sharefund.org or call 603-335-0011 to find out ways you can help, or be helped, in the Rochester/Farmington area.