NEWS & EVENTS
Granite United Way Honors Mary Jane and Nick Wallner with Rumford Leadership Award
On Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Granite United Way presented Concord residents Nick and Mary Jane Wallner with the Rumford Leadership Award at their annual Merrimack County Leadership event held at the Red Blazer. The event was generously sponsored by Upton & Hatfield Attorneys at Law and the Nathan Weschler Company.…read more
Running Boston for the Endowment Fund: Follow Meredith's Journey
It takes a lot of dedication, training and, most of all, planning, to run the annual Boston Marathon. But for Meredith Stidham, it has been a dream she’s planned for nearly a decade. And those who know Meredith, Vice President of Community Impact at Granite United Way, know there isn’t…read more
Anthem Foundation Donates $75,000 to Safe Station
(Manchester, New Hampshire) – Standing with local leaders in Manchester’s Central Fire Station for Safe Station’s official launch last May, Chris Hickey, Director of Emergency Medical Services for the Manchester Fire Department, had no idea that the City’s first responders were about to change the lives of thousands with one…read more
Citizens Bank Donates $50,000 for Free Tax Prep
Doors to Granite United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program opened for free tax preparation sites across the state this week as Citizens Bank generously donated $50,000 to the program. A check presentation was made on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Workplace Success in Manchester, one of the most…read more
Southern Region & Merrimack County Campaign Celebration Events Announced
Join us for an evening of celebration where we recognize those who have made significant contributions to the success of the 2016 Campaign! Granite United Way will be hosting two separate events for each region (see below…read more
Granite United Way Honors Suzanne Stofflet
Granite United Way leadership honored Suzanne Stofflet, of Norwich, Vermont, for her work with the organization over the past five years. Stofflet has led Granite United Way’s Upper Valley region and will be retiring at the end of December.In front of her colleagues at the organization’s annual event, President…read more
Bring It!!! Serves as International Model for Refugee Children
Granite United Way's BRING IT!!! program was recognized on the international stage earlier this fall - check out the full article from the New Hampshire Union Leader here: http://bit.ly/2fIUIIj To learn more about BRING IT!!! contact Jodi Harper, Director.read more
#GivingTuesday Will Bring Books to Children Across Granite United Way Footprint
UPDATE: Listen to Kristin Martin from Granite United Way and David Johnson from United Way of the Greater Seacoast on 98.7 The Bay talking #GivingTuesday here. When the nationally recognized #GivingTuesday celebrates its fifth year on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, Granite United Way will be among the thousands of…read more
Join our Team - Seeking a Resource Coordinator!
It's a great time to join Granite United Way! We are currently seeking a Resource Coordinator for our Working Bridges Program in the Upper Valley. This fulltime, exempt position is a great fit for a dynamic candidate! Check out the full job description in the link below. Interested candidates should…read more
Granite United Way Launches RFQ and Short Form RFP Process for 2017
Granite United Way is excited to announce that the application processes for qualification and funding have opened across all six regions. These applications are due on December 14 by 4:00 p.m. All applications must be submitted through our online application portal.For additional information, please visit this page.Any questions…read more
211NH Undergoes Planned Upgrade
During the next two days 211NH will be implementing a regularly planned upgrade to our phone system. While we don’t expect interruptions, there may be some intermittent issues during this time. We appreciate your patience as we work to better serve residents of New Hampshire.For those calling to…read more
Stebbins Family Challenges Businesses to Host a New Workplace Campaign This Year
The Stebbins Family & Granite United Way are challenging businesses to get on the bus and start a first time workplace campaign this year!Longtime United Way supporters and Alexis de Tocqueville Society members, Mark and Sally Stebbins, are passionate about bringing…read more
City of Manchester Receives RWJF Culture of Health Prize
Granite United Way is excited to announce that the City of Manchester has recently been awarded the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize. The City of Manchester was selected as one of seven winners of the 2016 RWJF Culture of Health Prize awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson…read more
Day of Caring Events are record breaking!
Granite United Way kicked off its Day of Caring events and its annual campaign this September.Our Day of Caring events have once again exceeded our expectations! Local nonprofits across the regions had submitted ‘wish lists’ of projects to be completed – everything from painting and landscaping to office work and…read more
Rob Schultz Joins Granite United Way as Area Director in Upper Valley
Granite United Way is pleased to announce that Rob Schultz has accepted the role of Area Director for the Upper Valley Region. In this role he will oversee the fundraising and community impact work in the Upper Valley region.“One of Rob’s greatest strengths is his ability to convene members…read more
Whole Village Family Resource Center Celebrates 20 Years
Whole Village Family Resource Center, an initiative of Granite United Way, celebrates 20 years of community support this year.On Thursday, August 11, 2016 the team hosted a supporter luncheon where one of Whole Village's clients, Crytal Cutting, shared her personal journey and thanked supporters for ensuring that those services…read more
Granite United Way Receives Platinum Level Status from GuideStar
Granite United Way has earned the prestigious Platinum Level rating by GuideStar, the largest information service specializing in reporting on U.S. nonprofit companies.GuideStar is the largest source of nonprofit information, connecting people and organizations with information on more than 1.8 million IRS-recognized nonprofits. GuideStar collects its information from the…read more
Join our Team
Granite United Way is currently seeking a full time Continuum of Care Facilitor for its Carroll County Coalition for Public Health (C3PH.)A full job description can be found in the document below. Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to hr@graniteuw.org.read more
Safe Station Expanding Across NH
Granite United Way's 211NH call center has expanded its work to partner with the Manchester Fire Department, Mayor Ted Gatsas and Hope for NH Recovery to bring Safe Station to reality. This effort launched in May 2016 and has proven to be an effective tool in connecting individuals with critical recovery…read more
Pike Sets the Pace for 2016 Campaign
The employees of Pike Industries have again demonstrated their support for the community through Granite United Way’s annual campaign. As the first major spring 'Pace-Setter' campaign in New Hampshire, Pike always 'paves the way' for others to follow in the fall fundraising season while also making an important difference in…read more