NEWS & EVENTS
Granite United Way Volunteer Days Support Nonprofits Across the State
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our communities, volunteers across the state are eager to offer help to local nonprofits. In lieu of its annual Day of Caring, Granite United Way coordinated ‘Volunteer Days’ throughout its regions to offer safe group projects. … read more
Helping Kids Get Back to Summer Camp
Last year, most summer camps in New Hampshire were shut down due to COVID-19 restrictions. This had a tremendous impact on the quality of our children’s summer vacation, but also on the work schedule of many parents who had to seek other forms of childcare. This year,… read more
Providing Youth Support While Kicking Off a New School Year
After over a year of isolation, students are transitioning back to their classrooms. Having missed out on experiences such as playing sports, making friends, field trips and much more, this transition will be different for each student.Granite United Way’s Youth Enrichment Partnership… read more
Join Our Team Now!
Granite United Way has the following position open:Resource Coordinator for our Work United initiative.This position is based in the Upper Valley and a great opportunity! Interested candidates should review the full job description here and submit their resume and cover letter to hr@graniteuw.org. read more
Give Your IRA a Vacation
Last year Congress gave your IRA a much-needed vacation. No one had to make a required minimum distribution (RMD) from their IRAs. You may be one of those who enjoyed giving your required minimum distribution a year-long break.Everyone loves a vacation, so why not give your… read more
Whole Village Family Resource Center Sends Kids Back to School Supplied
Students went back to school this year with backpacks filled with essential supplies – and some series smiles on their faces.Whole Village Family Resource Center hosted a school supply drive and filled nearly 60 backpacks for children to use this year. In addition to individual donors, the organization received… read more
The Youth Enrichment Partnership: The Impact of Our Partners and Donors
Summer vacation is coming to an end and the new school year is right around the corner. No matter the age, this is an exciting yet stressful time of year. On top of the anxiety of getting ready to go back to school, many of Manchester’s youth face additional hardships… read more
Community partner spotlight: Harbor One Mortgage
Harbor One Mortgage, a residential mortgage lending company based in the Northeast, has run a Granite United Way workplace campaign for over 14 years because they know their dollars have a local impact. They are passionate about helping those in need and being active in their community. … read more
Laurie Dionne: VITA volunteer as a model of perseverance
When Laurie Dionne started volunteering for Granite United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, she had no idea that the program—and the rest of society—would be disrupted by a pandemic. “I volunteered because I like what I am doing with VITA and helping people in our community with… read more
Over the Edge for Local Programs
Have you ever been so inspired by a program or cause that you'd be willing to rappell off of a 24 story building for it?These six #OverTheEdge team members are!… read more
They’re Called “Champions” for a Reason
What does it mean to be a champion? If you ask Merriam-Webster, you’ll see the first definition is “one who shows marked superiority” the second is “a militant advocate or defender.” Both definitions are true when you consider the Champion companies served by Work United in the Upper Valley. With… read more
Ledyard Bank: A Strong Community Partner of the Upper Valley
Plan Well, Live Well. That is the motto of Ledyard Bank. Located in the Upper Valley, Ledyard Bank works to be there for their neighbors and for their community. Their mission is to support their clients through planning, education, and awareness. Ledyard Bank has been a strong community partner with… read more
Remembering Mark Stebbins Impact on the Community
When a person like Mark Stebbins, Chairman and CEO of PROCON Inc. passes unexpectedly, the entire community feels the loss. We were incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of our long-time friend and supporter, Mark Stebbins. He and his wife, Sally, together with their family, have embodied the spirit… read more
Youth Enrichment Partnership: The Power of Partnerships in our Schools
Each day, many of Manchester’s youth face hardships such as poverty, substance use exposure, gang violence, and crime. Now on top of that, throw in the stress and trauma from the pandemic over the last year and a half. These experiences can interfere with their growth and leave our youth… read more
Travel Restrictions Provide Holderness Students with Local Opportunity to Give Back
The Holderness School, a boarding and day school for students 9th through 12th grade, sits in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. In the fall of 2020, they brought their students back to campus while following strict guidelines to keep their community safe. Each year, Holderness holds an eleven-day… read more
We're looking for a VISTA for our Northern / North Country Region
Granite United Way is seeking a VISTA for its Northern / North Country regionThe Economic Mobility VISTA serving at Granite United Way will be to address food insecurity, financial stability, federal benefits access, and community needs issues in Northern/North Country NH while identifying gaps in system access… read more
Edwin S. Webster Foundation Awarded 2020 Central Region GIVE award for support of Whole Village
Edwin S. Webster, an entrepreneur, and philanthropist from the Northeast, was a selfless man that wanted to give back to his communities. After graduating from MIT, Webster and his friend, Stone, launched a powerplant manufacturing company called Stone Webster. The business took off and became the largest electric utilities development… read more
Youth Enrichment Partnership Receives National Support From Aim High Grant
The Youth Enrichment Partnership (YEP) has revolutionized how Manchester’s youth-serving organizations support middle school youth, and now it is receiving national recognition, and funding, for that work.Before the partnership, agencies worked in their respective silos, despite serving many of the same clients. Now, agency leaders sit at the same… read more