Common Man Windham Holding 'Do Good' Raffle

The Common Man family of restaurants announced yesterday that it will partner with 21 different non-profits to sell raffle tickets this month.

The company is calling it the "Do Good" charity raffle which is in accordance with the 40th anniversary of the Common Man's inception. Yesterday in Manchester , Gov. John Lynch joined Common Man representatives in presenting a $40,000 check to the New Hampshire Food Bank's as part of the company's birthday celebration.

The "Do Good" raffle has been set up as a way of assisting other non-profits in the state. Common Man Windham has partnered with Child and Family Services of New Hampshire for the November event.

According to a statement from Common Man Vice President Diane Downing, raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each with all proceeds benefiting the partner organization. The raffle winner will receive a $197.10 Common Man gift card to signify the Common Man's 1971 opening.

Those non-profits can also earn an additional $400 through a social media contest. The official Common Man Facebook page is asking visitors to vote for a particular charity. The organization with the most votes at the end of November will win the additional money.

On Nov. 10, there will also be a one-day gift card sale. Anybody purchasing a $40 gift card at any Common Man location will get $10 for free.

Common Man owner Alex Ray issued a statment showing his pride for the state.

"I love it here, I love New Hampshire. Period," said Ray. "It's not just the beauty of our geography, it's the people, it's the work ethic, positivity, and it's just great. I want us to be New Hampshire's restaurant."