NEWS & EVENTS
Merrimack County Annual Celebration Event Postponed until March 5
Due to the impending snowstorm, Granite United Way has postponed their Merrimack County Annual Celebration event until Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH.If you have questions, please email info@graniteuw.org.Thank you. read more
National 2-1-1 Day
February 11, 2014 has been designated National 2-1-1 Day in recognition of the free, user-friendly phone number that is available to 90% of America's population and connects millions of Americans a year to resources, services and critical information in times of crisis. read more
CARE Program in Vermont - GUW teams up with United Ways of VT
Granite United Way is collaborating with the United Ways of Vermont, 9-1-1 and VT211 to bring the CARE Program (Community Assistance Registry for Emergencies) to Windsor County, VT.Natural disasters or human-caused events can become life-threatening situations for some. These events can be floods, ice storms,… read more
Nominations for the Annette P. Schmitt Award - Now Accepted
LACONIA: Nomination packets are now available for the Annette P. Schmitt Unsung Hero Award, presented by Granite United Way. This award honors an individual who has shown a long-standing commitment to children and families in Belknap County through behind-the-scenes activities without any expectation of recognition.… read more
Have you given $156 to GUW this year?
Have you made a gift of $156 this year to Granite United Way? Or a pledge of $3/week during your workplace campaign? If so, you are eligible to win one of our fantastic prize packages listed below. Once you've confirmed your annual gift, simply download our Incentive Prize Form at the… read more
Doing your own taxes? We've got help for you!
Granite United Way is proud to offer an option for those filing their own taxes. If you make $58,000 or less, you can discover how easy it is to file your taxes for free, online at www.MyFreeTaxes.com/GraniteUW We will… read more
Concord Plan to End Homelessness
CONCORD (December 5, 2013) – Mayor Bouley and a Steering Committee of Concord business leaders, non-profit executives, chiefs of police and fire and members of the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness have been working together to create a collaborative plan for Concord Homelessness. This planning process began early… read more
Become Town Manager for the Day - in Gorham, NH
Gorham, N.H (November 25, 2013) – Ever dreamed about what you would do if you ran the town? Town employees of Gorham have a chance to win the honor of swapping roles with Town Manager, Robin Frost, for the day. Employees making… read more
Be part of #CHANGETHESTATE on #GIVINGTUESDAY
Granite United Way launched their #CHANGETHESTATE campaign on the second annual #GIVINGTUESDAY, December 3, 2013.It's easy to participate in this innovative movement. Simply visit www.graniteuwchange.org and "Like" GUW on Facebook. From there you can download a badge to share with your social media network and participate by collecting change… read more
Day of Caring and Campaign Kick Offs
We're still recruiting volunteers for our Day of Caring events throughout our footprint! Email info@graniteuw.org if you have any questions!Granite United Way Region & DateNorthern NH Region - Berlin Tuesday, September 10, 2013Southern Region Wednesday, September 11, 2013Merrimack… read more
Purchase Power of the Purse tickets here!
Bags of all sorts, including handbags, purses, sports bags and wallets from celebrities and famous designers will go on the auction block Sunday, October 27, 2013.Power of the Purse is the signature fundraising event for Granite United Way's Women's Leadership Council. The event will be held on… read more
Agencies - Have a Project for Day of Caring?
Agencies - you can start signing up your projects for Granite United Way's annual Day of Caring right now! Projects of all sizes are accepted - from painting and clean up to some construction projects!Contact Val Guy at 603.2242595 x226 or val.guy@graniteuw.org to start the process. You'll be directed to… read more
DAY OF CARING Dates Announced
Granite United Way has announced their footprint-wide Day of Caring dates. Online registration for agency projects and volunteer opportunities will be shared in the coming weeks. Granite United Way Day of Caring DatesNorthern NH Region - Berlin Tuesday, September 10, 2013Southern Region Wednesday,… read more
VITA Success Prompts Visit From IRS Deputy Commissioner to Learn About Program
Debra Holland, the IRS Deputy Commissioner for Support at the Wage & Investment Division, was in Manchester as part of meetings with IRS staff in New England offices. While here, the Atlanta-based IRS official met with leaders of Granite U...nited Way’s community-based free income tax program, VITA, to hear… read more
Granite United Way VITA Client Wins $25,000 Sweepstakes!
Earlier this year when Lilliana Roman, of Manchester, was filing her taxes through Granite United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and decided to split her refund into a savings account, she had no idea she’d receive a call in just a few months to inform her… read more
Help the Oklahoma Community Today
As we continue to see the devastation of the Oklahoma tornado in the news, many of our friends in this community have asked how they can help. We encrouage those who would like to make an immediate gift of support to visit our colleagues at the United Way of Central Oklahoma at http://www.unitedwayokc.org/.… read more
Granite United Way Announces $13.5 Million in Community Support
Granite United Way’s Board of Directors has announced that $13.5 million in support will be delivered to local communities throughout New Hampshire and Windsor County, VT. this year. This impressive figure is a result of the recently completed grant funding process led by more than 152 volunteers across the… read more
Granite United Way and 2-1-1 NH Featured on NHPR
Granite United Way and 2-1-1 NH were featured on the Giving Matters segment of New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR). The segment was first aired on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 8:45 a.m. If you happened to miss it, you can listen to it in it's entirety here: read more
New Hampshire State Employees' Charitable Campaign Kicks Off
The annual State Employees’ Charitable Campaign kicked off on Monday, April 15, 2013. Throughout the state employees will have an opportunity to participate in this philanthropic campaign and give back to those in their community with the greatest need.George Copadis, Commissioner of… read more
Congratulations to our Annual Campaign Incentive Prize Winners
Congratulations to each of our annual Campaign Incentive prize winners! Those who pledged $3/week during their workplace campaign were entered into our annual raffle for some incredible prizes! Below are the winners for the 2012 campaign!7-night Cruise from Boston to BermudaWinner: Chelsea Coffman, Riverbend Community Mental Health4 tickets to a… read more