NEWS & EVENTS
Ukraine Relief Still Needed
There has been tremendous support for the Ukraine - Granite United Way is proud to partner with these organizations to continue those efforts.Granite United Way is proudly administering gifts for Ukraine support with the Common Man Family. To read the full press release, click here.Thank you for…read more
Work United Tax Pods Bring Financial Security to Employees
Preparing your income taxes can be complicated for even the simplest of returns, but it is a fact of life that we all must face. The Work United team knows how hard it can be for clients to prepare and each year they have offered their…read more
Booster Blitz Helps Carroll County Access Vaccines
For many, the COVID-19 vaccine provided a sense of hope. A hope that we could reunite with loved ones and feel safe again. State and community-run distribution sites, such as the Booster Blitz, made that dream a reality for so many. The Booster Blitz was a community-based…read more
Showing our Appreciation for the Front-Line Workers
During the pandemic, some of our neighbors did not have the option to work from home as so many did. These dedicated professionals showed up every day on the front lines to ensure our community's businesses and healthcare facilities continued to function at full capacity.Granite United…read more
Helping Students Access Food During the Holidays
Being a college student is stressful. Between classes, homework, having a job, and maintaining a social life, it can be a lot to handle. Now imagine along with these challenges, you are struggling to put food on the table for yourself and your family. This is…read more
New Hampshire Ukraine Relief Fund Launches
NH UKRAINE RELIEF FUND LAUNCHES UPDATE: $10,000 CHALLENGE MATCH ANNOUNCEDBrett Scott of Scott Enterprises in Concord has generously offered to match all gifts to the NH Ukraine Relief Fund up to $10,000! Thank you! It's easy to give here. One of the best things about New…read more
Donate to the Greater Seacoast Community Baby Shower to Support Caregivers
This spring marks the 9th year of the Greater Seacoast Community Baby Shower, which supports expectant parents and new parents of children under 6 months experiencing economic hardship by connecting them to maternal and early childhood education and resources.Some of the resources put in place…read more
Providing shelter During the Long Winter Months in the Central Region
The Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported that an estimated 1,675 people are experiencing homelessness on any given day in New Hampshire. The shortage of shelter space, mental health support, and drug and alcohol use are barriers for…read more
BJ’s and Hypertherm Step Up to Keep the Community Safe
For most of us, the term “PPE” was completely foreign before March of 2020. Now PPE - or Personal Protective Equipment – has become a household word. Ask any teacher, healthcare provider, or service industry worker and they’ll tell you all about PPE’s. The masks, gowns,…read more
United for Ukraine
A message about the Ukraine CrisisOur hearts are with the people of Ukraine as the urgent and growing humanitarian crisis unfolds. In less than a week, more than a million people have fled Ukraine, and that number is expected to grow to 4 million before the conflict is…read more
Creating Access to Telehealth Services in Carroll County
Since the pandemic emerged in 2020, all of us are doing things a little bit differently than we usually would. One of these changes includes meeting with our doctors through the internet, also called telehealth. While this new way of “going to a doctor’s appointment” is…read more
Granite United Way Welcomes New Board Members in 2022
New Board Members Join New Hampshire's Largest United WayIt is a new year, and with it has brought six new Board Members to Granite United Way’s Board of Directors. Four of the new Board Members joined upon the alignment with the Greater Seacoast Region.Granite United Way is the…read more
Building Self-Sufficient Futures for Childcare Workers
Have you ever been asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Maybe it was at a job interview, maybe it was by your boss at work. It seems like a harmless enough question, but for people living in instability, that can be a tough…read more
Community collaboration in the Northern Region helps make the holidays bright
Head Start is a pre-school child development program that helps children and their families prepare the skills needed for kindergarten. Throughout the pandemic, Head Start in Berlin, NH has helped support their families with basic needs such as food, warm clothing, holiday gifts, and any other…read more
Free Tax Prep is Available from Granite United Way
GRANITE UNITED WAY AND CITIZENS LAUNCH FREE TAX PREP PROGRAM FOR NH RESIDENTS Granite United Way’s Successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Launches to Provide Free Tax Preparation The highly successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program launched January 24, 2022 by Granite United Way, in partnership…read more
Work United Working Some Christmas Magic in the Upper Valley
Christmas 2021 – Julianne has been holding things together pretty well this past year considering the enormous obstacles in her way. With a full-time job, two kids to raise on her own, and little outside help from their father, she knew what she needed to do…read more
Warm Coats During Cold Weather Snap
With temperatures hitting bitter lows, we all recognize the importance of a warm coat. Hundreds of individuals and children across the Greater Seacoast Region are facing the cold weather in a warm winter coat this year thanks to a partnership between iHeartMedia, Cleary Cleaners, Holy Rosary…read more
Connecting Community Partners to Help Those in Need
The holidays are an exciting time for many of us. Visiting with family, shopping, receiving gifts, and decorating our homes are all traditions to look forward to. Unfortunately, the struggles that people face day-to-day don’t pause during the holiday season. Holiday giving programs throughout our community…read more
BankProv: Supporting Youth in our Communities
BankProv, previously known as The Provident Bank, has been around for nearly 200 years. As the 10th oldest bank in the country, they have remained a strong partner within the community and value giving back to strengthen their neighbors.BankProv partners with Granite United Way in…read more
HomeHelpNH providing at-risk renters and homeowners with resources
HomeHelpNH provides at-risk renters and homeowners with resources to help them find the best resolution for their housing situation. They provide access to free, professional, objective homeownership counseling and, for those who qualify, free or low-cost legal advice.The HomeHelpNH network of counselors…read more