NEWS & EVENTS
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 Coordinator read more
Work United Launches in the Upper Valley
Granite United Way recently launched Work United, a rebrand of their initiative that focuses on helping businesses and employees strengthen job retention and decrease absenteeism. The initiative was formerly known as Working Bridges. “We are proud of the Work United initiative in the Upper Valley. The success we’ve seen with… read 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
Granite United Way Central Region Celebrates Strong Community Commitment
Granite United Way hosted its Annual Celebration on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Church Landing, 281 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith. The evening was filled with award presentations for donors, agency and corporate partners and volunteers. The event was sponsored by the Bank of New… read more
Granite United Way Announces Resource Development Team with Nearly 50 Years of United Way Experience
Granite United Way recently announced staff changes in their Resource Development team. Paul DeBassio, Nichole Reimer, Sarah McCluskey and Amanda Ruggles have recently taken larger leadership roles in the Resource Development department.Paul DeBassio has joined Granite United Way as the Interim Chief Development Officer on a part-time basis. DeBassio… read more
Citizens Bank Invests $50,000 in Granite United Way's Free Tax Prep Program
Granite United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program opened for free tax preparation sites with the help of a Citizens Bank $50,000 contribution from Citizens Bank to support the program. A formal check presentation was made on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at NeighborWorks Southern NH in Manchester.This free tax… read more
There is still a chance to "Get on the Bus!"
Local business can appreciate the importance of building a strong community, and getting involved with Granite United Way is a perfect way to do that. This year, Mark and Sally Stebbins, the owners of PROCON, are offering a $25,000 Challenge Match to engage new businesses with United Way. They are… read more
Job Openings at Granite United Way
Now is the time to join the team at Granite United Way! We are always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about our community, and we currently have the following positions open:Area Director, Upper Valley region - job description hereDirector of Community Impact… read more
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Preparers Wanted
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides free income tax preparation for low-to-moderate income people and is seeking volunteers to serve as tax preparers this year.IRS training is provided to all applicants to ensure all volunteer tax preparers are educated on the most up to date filling rules… read more