NEWS & EVENTS
Scoop Welch Promoted to Vice President of Regional Operations
Granite United Way proudly announces that Scoop Welch has been promoted to Vice President of Regional Operations.In her role as Vice President of Regional Operations, Welch will oversee Area Directors and Area Managers throughout Granite United Way and be the lead in the Central Region. She will also work…read more
5th Annual Run United 5K
The 5th Annual Run United 5K took place on Thursday, August 2, 2018 on the campus of Northeast Delta Dental in Concord. Runners and walkers braved the humidity and made it a great time for everyone participating!Thank you to Northeast Delta Dental and Lincoln Financial Group for founding this…read more
Groundbreaking Funding For Youth in the Southern Region
Granite United Way’s volunteer-led Southern Region Community Impact Committee and the Norwin and Elizabeth Bean Foundation announced on Thursday morning their decision to fund the innovative, three-year youth-focused programs that were part of the Youth Enrichment RFP, a special request for proposal process. Nearly $1.5 million will be distributed…read more
All Day of Caring Dates Announced
Day of Caring is about mobilizing the caring power of people in our community. Give an hour. Give a day. Give your best. We all have special talents. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. Whether it’s washing windows, painting, fence repair or…read more
Granite United Way Announces Director of Development
Granite United Way is pleased to announce that Molly Lunn Owen has joined their team as Director of Development. In her role as Director of Development, Lunn Owen will focus on developing relationships in leading campaign management in both Merrimack County and the Central Region, with an emphasis on enhancing…read more
Berlin NH Middle School Students back on track thanks to Reading Plus
Research shows that children who read proficiently by the third grade are more likely to graduate high school. Early grade reading proficiency is an essential milestone for lifelong success and Reading Plus, the primary reading program utilized at Berlin Middle School, provides students with a personalized learning platform that allows…read more
Boys & Girls Club of the North Country Welcomes New Executive Director
Please join us in welcoming Sara Shovlin, the new Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of the North Country!Sara fell in love with New Hampshire long before her start at the Boys and Girls Club. A Pennsylvania native, she vacationed in Wolfeboro, NH throughout her…read more
Bean Foundation Partnership Provides Youth Support in Manchester
This summer, Granite United Way and the Norwin and Elizabeth Bean Foundation will launch a three-year funding partnership, bringing nearly $500,000 annually to youth organizations committed to integrating their work to serve middle and high school students. “Meeting our middle and high school students where they are to…read more
#SaveYourRefund Grand Prize Winners Used NH VITA Sites
Granite United Way was thrilled to learn that two of New Hampshire's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites were used by the winners of the #SaveYourRefund incentive program.Commonwealth and America Saves are thrilled to announce Cassandra Tate of New Hampshire and Tara T. of Massachusetts as the two winners…read more
Join Granite United Way - We are seeking a Public Health Advisory Council Coordinator and Community Ambassador
It's a great time to join Granite United Way!We are currently seeking a Public Health Advisory Council Coordinator in for our Carroll County region and a Community Ambassador in our Southern Region. To view a full job description click the select link below.Public Health Advisory Council Coordinatorread more
Granite United Way AmeriCorps VISTA position available
Granite United Way’s Whole Village Family Resource Center is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA work collaboratively with the fourteen agencies based at Whole Village Family Resource Center, and other local entities, to empower individuals and families living in poverty to obtain employment and improve their financial education and management skills. He/she…read more
Granite United Way Volunteers Announce Investments for 2018
Granite United Way’s annual campaign mobilizes more than 20,000 donors and corporate supporters to raise more than $8.8 million across the state of New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont. The campaign benefits more than 750 nonprofit agencies and programs providing services to more than 350,000 individuals. Volunteers are mobilized from…read more
Granite United Way Announces Upper Valley Leadership
Granite United Way recently announced staff promotions in their Upper Valley region. Katie Lynn Kobe Kent has been promoted to Area Director for the Upper Valley, and Elizabeth Craib has been promoted to Director of Community Impact. Prior to her promotion, Katie Lynn Kobe Kent has served as Director of…read more
We're hiring ~ Director of Development, Merrimack County
It's a great time to join the Granite United Way team! We are currently seeking a Director of Development, Merrimack County. Click on the link below for a full job description.Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to hr@graniteuw.org.Granite United Way is an equal opportunity employer.read more
Granite United Way Hosts Southern Region Celebration
Granite United Way hosted its Southern Region Annual Celebration on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. The evening was filled with award presentations for donors, agency and corporate partners and volunteers. The event was sponsored by the Catholic Medical Center, The Provident Bank, NH Healthy Families, and Lincoln Financial Group.The event…read more
Granite United Way Announce New Board Chair ~ Sean Owen
Granite United Way is pleased to announce that Sean Owen, President and CEO of wedü and Talient Action Group, as their new Chair of the Board of Directors. Nannu Nobis, President of Nobis Engineering ushered in Owen after completing his service as Chair since 2017.Sean Owen’s career spans nearly…read more
National Association for Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Drive
Granite United Way is proud to promote the 26th Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive on Saturday, May 12, 2018.This is the single largest one-day food drive across the United States of America, and Granite United Way has been supporting this effort for many years…read more
The Recovery Friendly Workplace Movement
The Recovery Friendly Workplace is a movement started by Governor Chris Sununu as a way to support New Hampshire businesses and its citizens in recovery. The Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) movement offers business owners the tools and resources they need to foster a supportive environment that encourages the success of…read more
Granite United Way Merrimack County Celebrates Community Champions
Granite United Way hosted its Merrimack County Annual Celebration on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Concord Country Club in Concord. The evening was filled with award presentations for donors, agency and corporate partners and volunteers. The event was sponsored by the Merrimack County Savings Bank,…read more
Granite United Way Distributes Books to Children during National Reading Month
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as #GivingTuesday and raises awareness about giving to nonprofits during the holiday season. For the second year in a row, Granite United Way used the day to promote awareness and raise funds to purchase books for kids across New Hampshire and Vermont. Over the…read more