Our Community

In 2022, The Margate celebrated 70 years in business. Through four generations of dedication and hard work, we have been fortunate to become one of the largest employers in the region. Over the decades we have strived to demonstrate how much we care about and appreciate our fine community. Here are some of the folks and causes we’ve recently supported through various donations.

  • Bourque Family Foundation
  • Boston North Cancer Association
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest
  • Fitness For A Cure
  • Lakes Region Tourism Association
  • Peter Frates Family Foundation
  • Interlakes Class of 2025
  • Saint Benedict Academy
  • Bridgewell Organization
  • People Helping People
  • Copper Cannon Camp
  • Queen City Rotary
  • Mascoma Valley Regional HS
  • Hollis Montessori School
  • South Boston Catholic Academy
  • Boston North Cancer Association
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest
  • Lakes Region Tourism Association
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Northern NE
  • Shawn Thornton Foundation
  • Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction
  • Lakes Region Sled Dog Club
  • NH SPCA
  • The Cambridge Program Friends
  • Tufts Medicine Care at Home
  • David M. Affonso Memorial Foundation
  • Greater Nashua Habitat For Humanity
  • Southeast NH Habitat For Humanity
  • G.R.O.W.
  • Queen City Rotary
  • Laconia Sachems Band Boosters
  • Leavitt Park Community Club
  • Combat Vets Association
  • Scouts BSA Troop 3
  • Merrimack Valley Food Bank
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort
  • Bridgewell Organization
  • Be Inspired Together
  • Agassiz Village
  • Innovation Academy Community Assn.
  • Discovering Justice
  • 1st Congregational Church
  • St. Benedict Academy
  • St. Francis School
  • Franklin VNA & Hospice
  • Copper Cannon Camp
  • Opportunity Networks
  • Brigid’s House of Hope
  • Campton Elementary School
  • Hollis Montessori School
  • Warren Village School
  • Central Catholic High School
  • Leominster Blue Devils Baseball Club
  • Newton Mustangs Youth Football & Cheer
  • People Helping People
  • Operation Dance
  • The Playroom
  • The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
  • Best Buddies of MA and RI
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Ski For The Cure
  • NH SPCA
  • Shawn Thornton Foundation
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest
  • St. Benedict Academy
  • Belknap House
  • Warren Village School
  • Copper Cannon Camp
  • Faith, Hope & Love Foundation
  • Fraser Woods Montessori
  • Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
  • Granite State Arts Academy
  • Newton Mustangs
  • Advocates
  • The Xavier Group
  • The Tommy Strong Foundation
  • Agassiz Village
  • Opportunity Networks
  • Westford Preschool at St. Mark’s
  • Innovation Academy Charter School
  • Merrimack Valley High School
  • South Londonderry School
  • Saint John The Baptist School
  • Leominster High School Athletics
  • St. Francis Parish & School
  • Merrimack Valley Hospice
  • Life Bridge
  • Mass. Building Commissioners & Inspectors Assn.
  • Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity
  • The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
  • NH SPCA
  • Zoo New England
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • NH Humane Society
  • Granite State Arts Academt
  • Copper Cannon Camp
  • NH Police Cadets Academy
  • ALS Angel Fund
  • Advocates
  • St. John’s School
  • Innovation Academy Charter School
  • Brodie Leavitt Memorial Scholarship Fund
  • St. Benedict Academy
  • Hollis Montessori School
  • Queen City Mothers of Twins Club
  • George R. Brazee Memorial Fund
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest
  • Whitefield School PTO
  • Westford Preschool
  • Wings of Dawn Wildlife Rehab & Bird Sactuary
  • Bridgewell
  • Falmouth Road Race
  • Agassiz Village
  • The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
  • The Homeland Heroes Foundation
  • Boston Medical Center Gala
  • NH SPCA Auction
  • Merrimack Valley Hospice – Virtual Silent Auction
  • Brenda’s Ride
  • Billerica U18 Girls Softball Team
  • Scouts BSA Troop 3
  • Lakes Region Tourism – Spooky Spring Sweepstakes
  • Wolfeboro Nursery School – Father-Daughter Dance
  • St. John’s School – Roots to Wing Fundraising Gala
  • Allie’s Run – Down Syndrome Program at Boston Children’s Hospital
  • Opportunity Networks – Souhegan Valley Golf Classic-Amherst Country Club
  • The Angel Fund for ALS Research
  • St. Mark’s Episcopal Church – Westford Preschool
  • Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
  • Hollis Montessori School
  • St. John The Baptist School
  • Infant Toddler Children’s Center
  • Merrimack Valley Hospice
  • Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord
  • Neurofibromatosis Northeast
  • Warren Village School Drama Program
  • The Granite State Arts Academy
  • Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction – Pub Mania
  • Copper Cannon Camp
  • St. Benedict Academy
  • Nashoba Youth Hockey
  • The Faith, Hope, and Love Foundation
  • Queen City Rotary Club
  • Holy Trinity Catholic School
  • Presbyterian Church Nursery School
  • Innovation Academy Charter School
  • Queen City Mothers of Twins Club
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • Advocates – There’s No Place Like Home Gala
  • Doug Flutie Autism Foundation
  • Easter Seals NH
  • Special Olympics NH
  • NHSA – Easter Seals Sno-Mo Camp
  • Bourque Family Foundation For Area Charities
  • Shawsheen Valley Tech. High School
  • Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction
  • People Helping People
  • All Brite Inc. For The Salvation Army
  • Aspire Developmental Services
  • NH Police Cadet Training Academy
  • Springfield Area Parent/Children Center
  • Weirs United Methodist Church
  • P.S.U. Dance Team
  • Sanford Elks Lodge For The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
  • The George R. Brazee Memorial Fund For Mesothelioma Reseach
  • Bridgewell For People Living With Disabilities & Life Challenges
  • NH SPCA
  • Boys & Girls Club of Greater Concord
  • Ski For The Cure – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • Kiwanis Club of Laconia
  • Newport NH Methodist Church
  • Common Man Golf Tournament for the
    Lakes Region Children’s Auction and
    The Meredith Public Library
  • Sisters of The Holy Cross
  • Greater Boston YMCA
  • Brenda’s Ride
  • South Shore Support Services
  • Visiting Angels
  • Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
  • Brigid’s House of Hope
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Children’s Museum of NH
  • Golden Retriever Senior Rescue Sanctuary
  • The Lynn Home for Women
  • Riverbend Community Mental Health
  • WOW Trail Sweepstakes Ball
  • EDMES PTA – Derry
  • BSA Troop 3
  • Homeland Heroes Foundation
  • Lakes Region Boys & Girls Club
  • Sweet Feet For Strikes – Boston Medical Center
  • Free ME From Lung Cancer
  • Lakes Region Tourism Association
  • Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation
  • Boston Medical Center Gala
  • Saint Benedict Academy
  • Class of 2020 DECA Auction
  • IACO Casino Night Fundraiser For Area Children
  • St. John Baptist School
  • Beaumont Rehabilitation – Walk To End Alzheimer’s Disease
  • RSVP – Animal Welfare & Rescue
  • Greater Nashua Dental Care Fundraiser
  • Merrimack Valley Hospice
  • Lakes Region Food Pantry
  • Patrick’s Pub Gift Card Gala For LR Children’s Auction
  • Holy Trinity School 2019 Spring Auction
  • Gunstock Ski Club
  • Aspire Development Services
  • Connections A.B.A. Program
  • Copper Cannon Camp
  • Faith, Hope & Love Foundation
  • Fusion NH
  • Queen City Rotary – Manchester Area Charities
  • PCNS Annual Family Fun Day – School Programs
  • 10th Westford Preschool Casino Night
  • Infant Toddler Children’s Center
  • Billerica Girls Softball Team
  • Bridgewell Gala Fundraiser for Developmental and Psychological Needs
  • Doug Flutie Autism Foundation
  • Queen City Mothers of Twins Club
  • Newton North High School
  • Warren Village School
  • 5th Homeland Heroes Foundation
  • Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction
  • 2018 Boston Medical Center Gala
  • Lakes Region Food Pantry
  • Westford Preschool at St. Mark’s
  • Saint Benedict Academy
  • LRTA
  • Special Olympics Holiday Auction
  • South Londonderry School PTA – School Enrichment Programs
  • Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction
  • NH Police Cadet Training Academy
  • Laconia-Winnisquam Wolfpack Hockey Team
  • Granite State Art Academy – Arts Programs
  • Abundant Life Christian School
  • Ski For The Cure – Cystic Fibrosis
  • United Methodist Women’s Christmas Fair
  • Lakes Region Mental Health Center
  • 15th LRGHealthcare Red Dress Gala – Cardiac Services & Technology
  • Maine Children’s Cancer Program
  • White River Animal Rescue
  • Sisters of Holy Cross Annual Fair
  • Newport Methodist Church
  • St. Jude Heroes – For St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
  • George R. Brazee Memorial Fund For Mesothelioma Research
  • Merrimack Valley Hospice
  • NH SPCA 24th Annual Auction
  • Riverbend Community Mental Health
  • Walk To End Alzheimer’s Disease
  • WOW Sweepstakes Ball – WOW Trail Fundraiser
  • First Congregational Church of Meredith
  • Alexandria United Methodist Church
  • The Faith Hope & Love Foundation
  • Queen City Rotary – 2018 Comedy Bowl for Children’s Charities
  • Copper Cannon Camp
  • Gilford Rotary – Evening In Paradise For Area Charities
  • RSVP Inc, Animal Welfare and Rescue
  • Holy Trinity School
  • Innovation Academy Charter School
  • Infant Toddler Children’s Center
  • Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction
  • Belknap Mill Yuletide Traditions
  • 16th Annual “Bids For Kids” Auction – St. Anthony School
  • Altrusa Club – Festival of Trees – Area Charities
  • 42nd Annual Santa Jam for Children In Need
  • St. Francis Rehab & Nursing Center
  • Easter Seals New Hampshire
  • Campton Elementary School – 2018 Class Trip
  • George R. Brazee Mesothelioma Research
  • St. John Baptist School
  • 27th Ski For The Cure – Cystic Fibrosis
  • White Tiger Karate Haunted Hike Fund
  • Laconia-Winnisquam Wolfpack
  • 14th LRGH Red Dress Gala
  • Kennebec Valley Humane Society
  • NH Police Cadet Training
  • Weirs United Methodist Church
  • Boy Scout Troop 65
  • Emily Sunshine Fund
  • Sister’s of Holy Cross
  • NH-SPCA Auction for the Animals
  • Lakes Region Board of Realtors
  • Maine Children’s Cancer Research
  • 14th Annual WOW Sweepstakes Ball
  • Lower Merrimack Boys & Girls Club
  • Boy Scouts of America – Winni Derby
  • Lakes Region Tourism Association
  • Brenda’s Ride – LRGH Oncology
  • Alexandria United Methodist Church
  • Central NH Skating Academy
  • IACA – Child Enrichment Programs
  • Homeland Heroes Foundation
  • Holy Trinity School Fundraiser
  • Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser
  • White River Animal Rescue
  • The CHaD Hero – Dartmouth
  • GLR Children’s Auction
  • Copper Cannon Camp Auction
  • Lakes Region Tourism Association
  • Gilford Rotary – An Evening In Paradise
  • Doug Flutie Autism Foundation
  • Lakes Region Food Pantry
  • Boston Medical Center Gala
  • Faith Hope & Love Foundation
  • WZID / Gunstock
  • Elle’s Army – Child Leukemia Fundraiser
  • Queen City Rotary ’17 Comedy Bowl
  • Belknap House Masquerade Ball
  • NH Police Cadet Training Academy
  • St. Francis Home Holiday Fair ’16
  • HOPE MUMC Auction
  • 26th Ski For The Cure – Cystic Fibrosis
  • PAWS New England Animal Auction
  • Center Harbor Food Pantry Raffle
  • Girl Scout Troop 21532 Fundraiser
  • Lakes Region Board of Realtors
  • Inter-Lakes PTO Fundraiser
  • Sisters of Holy Cross ’16 Fair
  • NHLRA 27th Golf Tournament
  • NH SPCA Auction For The Animals
  • Genesis Behavioral Health Auction
  • Boy Scout Troop 65
  • The Gatsby Gala – Regal Music Theatre
  • First United Methodist Church
  • Laconia Multicultural Festival
  • Inter-Lakes PTO Auction
  • Prescott Farm
  • The Laura Foundation
  • Peter Makris Memorial Run
  • Holy Trinity School
  • Brenda’s Ride 2016
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • Project Catwalk for Animal Shelter
  • Homeland Heroes Foundation
  • Boy Scout Troop 68
  • Newfields Elementary School
  • NH Law Enforcement Memorial Assoc.
  • The Faith, Hope & Love Foundation
  • Special Olympics Sports Program
  • A Night To Shine – The Doug Flutie Foundarion For Autism
  • SKiNH / Polartec Big Air @ Fenway
  • Annual Holy Trinity Auction For pre-K thru 8th Grade Education Programs
  • Lakes Region Food Pantry Auction
  • Boston Medical Center 20th Anniv. Gala
  • Billerica Bratz Softball Team
  • Newton North High School
  • Connections A.B.A. Program
  • Amherst Mass Fine Arts Center
  • Copper Cannon Camp Annual Auction
  • Queen City Rotary / 2016 Comedy Bowl
  • 2015 Children’s Auction – Pub Mania
  • Queen City Mothers of Twins Club
  • Lakes Region Tourism Association
  • Easter Seals New Hampshire
  • 2015 St. Francis Holiday Fair
  • Gilford Rotary – Gilford Youth Center
  • NHLRA 2015 Annual Stars Event
  • Winter Gala – NH Police Cadet Training
  • HOPE Auctions
  • Ski For The Cure For Cystic Fibrosis
  • Red Dress Gala – LRGH Cardiac Services
  • 13th Annual Holiday Celebration For Kids
  • St. Gabriel Parish Auction
  • Center Harbor Food Pantry
  • BCYF Hub Nob Fundraiser
  • 4th Annual Olivia’s Ride Fundraiser
  • NH-SPCA Auction
  • Paul Smith Elementary School
  • The Laura Foundation
  • 2015 Boston Medical Center Gala
  • Brenda’s Ride 2015
  • Regale Music Gala 2015
  • Homeland Heroes Foundation
  • Prospect Mountain High School
  • First United Methodist Church Auction
  • NHTI / Northeast Delta Dental Fundraiser – Jen Kemp Scholarship Fund
  • Holy Trinity School Auction
  • Newfields Elementary School Auction
  • 12th Annual WOW Sweepstakes Ball
  • Billerica Bratz Softball Team
  • 17th Annual Ben Horgan Memorial Golf Tournament
  • Faith Hope & Love Foundation
  • Copper Cannon Camp Annual Auction
  • Lakes Region Food Pantry Auction
  • A Night To Shine Auction – Doug Flutie / Child Autism Foundation
  • Queen City Rotary ’15 Comedy Bowl – Make-A-Wish / Easter Seal Fundraiser
  • St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry – Thanksgiving Turkeys
  • Ski For The Cure – Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
  • HOPE Auctions – United Methodist Church
  • Dental Expressions Auction – Susan G. Komen Cancer Research
  • NH SPCA 20th Annual Auction for Animals
  • 8th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Bike/Boat Run For Fire Dept. & Easter Seals Vets
  • Play For The Ponders – Cancer Victim Fundraiser
  • First United Methodist Church Fundraiser
  • Mag-A-Palooza – Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer
  • The Laura Foundation – Horseback Riding For Autistic & Disabled Young Adults
  • Zachary’s Angels – Cancer Patient Fundraiser
  • Brenda’s Ride for LRGH Oncology Department
  • Prescott Farm Environmental Center
  • Newton North High School – ABA Educational Program
  • Innovation Academy Charter School Academic Enrichment Programs
  • WOW Trail – 2014 WOW Sweepstakes Ball
  • Newfields Elementary School Auction for School Programs & Curriculum
  • Copper Cannon Camp 42nd Auction
  • 2014 Boston Medical Center Gala for Pediatric Programs
  • Faith Hope & Love Foundation for Underpriviledged Children
  • Lakes Region Food Pantry
  • Prospect Mountain High School
  • Holy Trinity School
  • An Evening With Hope – Dartmouth Children’s Hospital
  • Nickolas Anzalone HOPE Benefit
  • 32nd WLNH Children’s Auction
  • 28 Days of Giveaways – Quincy After School Child Care
  • 8th Annual Mardi Gras Gala – Emergency Services / NH Catholic Charities
  • Skate Escape Benefit
  • Strength & Hope for JBT
  • Marine Corps League
  • Elm St. School Playground Project
  • Ski For The Cure For Cystic Fibrosis
  • NH SPCA 19th Annual Auction for Animals
  • The Center Harbor Food Pantry
  • Farmington PTA Fall Fundraiser
  • Local Resident Prostate Cancer Victim Fundraiser
  • 7th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Bike/Boat Run For Fire Dept. & Easter Seals Vets
  • HOPE Auctions – For Lion’s Club Moultonboro
  • Musicians Band Together – Rest In Peace ♥ Lily ♥
  • Bikers For B**bies – Beyond Stage 4 Breast Cancer Research
  • Brenda’s Ride 2013 – For LRGH Oncology
  • Kiwanis Club Children’s Auction For Children’s Services
  • Lakes Region General Hospital – Fundraiser for the Un-Insured & Under-Insured
  • WOW Trail – 2013 WOW Sweepstakes Ball
  • NH Historical Society Fundraiser
  • Holy Trinity Catholic School
  • Prospect Mountain High School
  • First United Methodist Church
  • The Faith Hope & Love Foundation
  • Governors Tourism Conference
  • Boys & Girls Club Spring Fling
  • St. Michael School Spring Auction
  • Lakes Region Disabled Sports Auction
  • An Evening With Hope – Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth
  • Manchester Catholic Charities for Community Emergency Services
  • WLNH Children’s Auction
  • Quincy After School Child Care
  • Boca Christian Auction
  • Concord Harley Davidson
  • Holiday Cosmic Bowlathon – High Hope Foundation
  • Bank of New Hampshire Raffle
  • Ski For The Cure – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • Easter Seals of New Hampshire
  • Reach The Beach Relay Race – Girl Scouts & Alzheimers Fundraiser
  • Walk For Paws – Franklin Animal Hospital
  • Team-In-Training – Leukemia Foundation
  • Marine Corps League
  • Elks National Foundation Fundraiser
  • Gunstock Nordic Association Fundraiser
  • Putting On The Ritz – New Beginnings Fundraiser
  • Manchester Chamber of Commerce
  • Remembering Giovanni 1st Annual Bike Run – Bone Marrow Donors
  • Laconia Chamber of Commerce
  • Manchester Chamber of Commerce
  • 6th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Bike/Boat Run
  • For Laconia Fire & Water Rescue / Easter Seals Veterans Count Program
  • Newton North High School – Special Needs Students
  • Special Olympics – Winni Dip
  • WLNH Children’s Auction
  • Brenda’s Ride Auction
  • First United Methodist Church Auction
  • Holy Trinity Catholic School Auction
  • Great Bay Services Auction
  • Hope Auctions
  • Team Walk For Cancer Care
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Farmington PTA Spring Fling
  • Laconia Middle School – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
  • An Evening with Hope (Fundraiser for CHAD)
  • Safari Club International
  • 2nd Annual Winter Fest @ Prescott Farm
  • Jen’s Fund
  • Lakes Region United Way – 10th Annual Sweetheart Auction
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • LR-CERT- Lakes Region Community Emergency Response Team
  • Gunstock Nordic Ski Association Auction
  • Marine Corps League Raffle
  • Thomas F. Mullen Memorial Golf Tournament
  • Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation – 11th Annual Spelling Bee
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Laconia Savings Bank Celebrating 180 Years
  • LCOC Eastern National Meet
  • Peter Makris Memorial Ride & Run Raffle
  • First United Methodist Church Auction
  • LRGHealthcare Golf Classic Fundraiser
  • N.H. Emergency Dispatcher Association Raffle
  • Laconia High School – Friends of Football
  • An Evening with Hope (Fundraiser for CHAD)
  • Holy Trinity School Auction
  • Brenda’s Ride Auction
  • Laconia Muskrats
  • The Mike Tansey Benefit
  • Lakes Region United Way – 9th Annual Sweetheart Auction
  • LR-CERT- Lakes Region Community Emergency Response Team
  • Guiseppe’s New England Bridal Expo Raffle
  • Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation – 10th Annual Spelling Bee
  • Marine Corps League Raffle
  • N.H. Humane Society – Cats “n” Canine Comedy Connection Auction
  • Peter Makris Memorial Ride & Run Raffle
  • Great Strides Walk For Cystic Fibrosis
  • Yellow Ribbon – NHANG
  • Pet Fair Fundraiser Silent Auction
  • N.H. Dispatcher’s Association
  • Holy Trinity School Auction
  • Lakes Region United Way – 8th Annual Sweetheart Auction
  • Maria’s Hope Auction