The Mainz-Henderson Family
On Tuesday, December 5th of 2023, Jason and Michele Mainz and their two daughters were wrongfully evicted from their home in Raymond, New Hampshire. A court order compelled them to vacate their house with their pets and as many of their belongings as they could carry in a matter of ten minutes. This court order came without warning, at the behest of an estranged family member who is forcing the sale of their home.
Faced with nowhere to go, Jason and Michele were able to stay with local family and friends while they fight to return to their home. The pending sale of their home will continue as the legal negotiations commence. They are in need not only in their legal fight, but in their potential short term rental and storage needs as well.
This family is not only in need of your help, but they remain a valued asset to the community they have chosen. With roots ranging back decades in the town of Raymond, and the broader region alike, the Mainz-Henderson embodies the values of Southern New Hampshire and New England at large. They belong in their community, and deserve to stay there.
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Michele Mainz
Michele is a fearless mother of eight kids, and has been kicking ass and taking names since 1969! A native of the Merrimack Valley, Michele has been honing her skills not only as a mom, but as an educator working to enrich the lives of the kids she works with every day in the Raymond School system.
During the summer months, Michele can be found wearing her second hat as the Director of Camp Kettleford, a Girl Scouts day camp in Bedford. Michele has been involved in Girl Scouts in several different states for the last several decades. Michele's efforts not only have contributed to the growth of Girl Scouts across the region, but epitomize the spirit for which they stand for.
In her leasure time, Michele can be found tide pooling at Odiorne Point or tending to her backyard garden.
Jason Mainz
Jason is a globe-trotting super husband who has been putting his family's needs before his own for decades. Originally hailing from the desert Southwest, Jason has been working with his hands to improve homes in New England since the 1980s. The proud owner of Riverbend Home Service and over forty years of home improvement under his belt, Jason may have done work in your very own home.
Through his love of the great outdoors, Jason has become a good friend to many, and works hard to maintain those friendships. In his spare time, Jason can be found fishing in local water ways or taking a walk in woods with his two dogs.
Heidi Henderson
A friend to all horses, Heidi has been working to protect and educate not only her furry friends, but small humans as well. A lifelong New Hampshire resident, with a small stop over in New Mexico, Heidi is Southern New Hampshire's premier mentor of children of pre-k age and below. Heidi takes pride in her job, keeping in mind that she is setting up her students for future success down the road.
Heidi stands alongside her mom in mentoring Raymond's up and coming Girl Scout Troop. While helping to facilitate weekly operations at the troop level, Heidi is a key member of the leadership team at Portmouth's Camp Seawood.
Heidi can be found spending her free time rocking out to live music or riding that next pony.
Emmaliese Mainz
On the verge of attending high school, Emmaliese has been kicking butts and taking names since she arrived in Raymond in 2019. The star of the IHGMS band, Emmaliese has been rocking the trumpet since 5th grade, and is sure to continue to wow audiences for years to come.
Emmaliese's hobbies include slaying mobs in Minecraft, collecting ecclectic decorations and deciding which poses best suit her cats.