NEWS & EVENTS
Granite United Way Honors Merrimack County Supporters
Granite United Way hosted its annual Campaign Celebration on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Concord Country Club in Concord. Supporters from throughout Merrimack County were recognized for their commitment to the community.The featured speaker was Christina Lachance from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation who spoke about the impact… read more
Granite United Way Honors Southern Region Champions
Granite United Way hosted its annual Southern Region Celebration on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Currier Museum in Manchester. Supporters from throughout the Manchester / Salem / Derry area were recognized for their commitment to the community.Featured speakers included Antonio Feliciano from the Boys and Girls Club of… read more
Granite United Way Honors Central Region Community Champions
Granite United Way hosted its annual Campaign Celebration on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Church Landing, 281 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith. Supporters from throughout the Lakes Region were recognized for their commitment to the community.David Levesque, Principal of the Pleasant Street School, was the featured impact speaker. He… read more
The Leader in Me Program Changing Lives
Gossler Park Elementary announced that their school has been named as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by Franklin Covey Co. This recognition comes because the school has achieved outstanding results in school and student outcomes by faithfully implementing The Leader in Me program. The announcement was made at Gossler… read more
Share the Love
Share the Love For many, February is a month of romance (we’re looking at you Cupid). At Granite United Way, we like tothink that February can also serve as a month of appreciation, a month of showing your community you care.… read more
Granite United Way Seeks Director of Resource Development
It's a great time to join the Granite United Way team!We are currently seeking a Director of Resource Development in our Central Region. To view a full job description, click on the link below. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume by email to read more
Internships Take on a New Meaning During Tax Season
Undergraduate students majoring in accounting at local New Hampshire universities can practice their craft at select Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites across the state. VITA is a volunteer-led service that helps individuals file their income tax returns at no cost. Students from St. Anselm’s College, University of New Hampshire,… read more
Tips For a Financially Stable New Year
America Saves, a campaign managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, motivates, encourages, and supports low- to moderate-income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth has put together a list of 54 fun and creative ways to save throughout the year.… read more
Citizens Bank Donates $50,000 to Help Individuals & Families with Free Tax Prep
Granite United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program opened for free tax preparation sites with the help of a $50,000 contribution from Citizens Bank to support the program. A formal check presentation launched the program on Friday, January 25, 2019 at NeighborWorks Southern NH in Manchester. The day also… read more
Do you or someone you know need help this winter?
Do you, or someone you know, need help this winter?2-1-1 NH is a free resource available to all New Hampshire residents. This important program is an initiative of Granite United Way. Simply call 2-1-1 from any phone in New Hampshire and you'll speak to an Information and Referral Specialist who… read more
New Year, New Me & Financial Stability
New Year, New MeAnd Financial Stability New Year, new me! Sound familiar? As the new year rolls around it’s the perfect time to take a much-needed breath following the busy holiday season. After a bit of relaxation, you can start planning your goals… read more
Resources for local federal employees seeking help during Government Shutdown
Our local federal employees play an important role in our community. Granite United Way is committed to helping our neighbors access resources during this partial Federal Government shutdown. The team at 2-1-1 NH is ready to connect our federal employees with the resources they need. Simply call 2-1-1 to… read more
Bar Association Announces Veteran Tax Refund
Attention veterans and your families! The federal government is urging some 133,000 veterans who had money improperly withheld from their severance payments for combat-related injuries or other disability compensation to apply for tax refunds.In some cases the improper withholding dates… read more
There is still time to give
A gift during the holidays makes an impact all year long. Consider making a year-end gift to Granite United Way and you'll help our communities Learn, Earn and Be Healthy.There are several easy ways to give: Online here.Cash or Check (made payable to Granite United Way)- please… read more
Hunger Isn’t Seasonal
Every holiday season there is an influx of generosity that helps to fill the shelves of our local food pantries. This is a critical need, especially during the holiday season, and it is always heartwarming to see such an outpouring of kindness.Vickie Plourde, the… read more
Folk Tales Can Come True: Holiday Food Baskets at Simon Pearce
The holidays are the perfect time for storytelling and an even better time for wishes to come true. In the Upper Valley, we have a tale to tell in which wishes really did come true with the help of a caring community and a little holiday… read more
Granite United Way Volunteers Lend a Hand For Believe in Books Journey to the North Pole™
The mission of the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation is to advance the healthy development of young minds through literacy programs that encourage early reading, imagination, and physical activity. For more than 20 years, they’ve dazzled children and families with their iconic, Journey to the… read more
Angels & Elves Deliver Holiday Wishes to Children of All Ages
The holidays are upon us and while this might be a time of merriment for some, it can also be a time of stress for many families in our communities. If you have young people in your life, you can relate to the pang that comes… read more
The Stebbins Family: Showcasing A Long-Time Commitment to Community
Community support, building a better tomorrow for our children and fostering a workplace that is recognized as one of the Granite State’s best companies. All in a day’s work for Mark and Sally Stebbins, owners of PROCON, a single-source architecture, engineering, and construction management… read more
2-1-1 NH is Hiring Information and Referral Specialists
It's a great time to join our 2-1-1 NH team! We are currently seeking Information and Referral Specialists.A full job description can be found in the link below.Interested candidates are encouraged to forward their resume and cover letter to hr@graniteuw.org. Granite United Way is an equal… read more