Oyster River Womenade provides financial assistance to community members in times of hardship. Serving all residents and families in Durham, Lee, Madbury, and Newmarket.Our mission is to provide assistance to community members in times of hardship. Offer help without prejudice or discrimination. Maintain a minimal overhead to ensure that nearly all funds raised go directly to those in need. Encourage ongoing financial independence. Strengthen a sense of community among local residents. We are not a long-term solution. We help when no other resources are available. Our belief is that by helping someone through a short term crisis, we can help keep their situation from becoming worse.