NEWS & EVENTS
Free Tax Prep Program Begins for 2023
GRANITE UNITED WAY AND CITIZENS LAUNCH FREE TAX PREP PROGRAM FOR NH RESIDENTSFree Tax Prep Available Across Each of Granite United Way’s Regions The highly successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program was launched January 23, 2023 by Granite United Way, in partnership with Citizens, which generously supports…read more
Granite United Way and Citizens Launch Free Tax Prep Program for New Hampshire Residents
The highly successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program launched January 23, 2023 by Granite United Way, in partnership with Citizens, which generously supports the program with a $50,000 contribution.This free tax preparation program is available to individuals and families with household incomes up to $60,000 annually. Taxes are…read more
Manchester Winter Relief Fund Launches to Address Emergent Needs
As cold snaps move across the community, a local collaborative effort has launched the Manchester Winter Relief Fund. This special fund will be directed to ensure services and shelter to unhoused individuals in Manchester, New Hampshire.“Given that shelter beds across the state are near or at capacity, we are…read more
Hats & Heroes: A Story of How Far Acts of Kindness Can Go
Dr. Billie Bondar, a Rochester Podiatrist, reached out in hopes that we could help her distribute a box of hats to Ukraine. Two of her generous patients hand-knit these hats and wanted to send them to Ukraine before the cold winter months. With the help of our President and CEO Patrick Tufts…read more
Upper Valley Community Collaboration Makes Camp More Accessible For Everyone
This past Spring, Granite United Way’s Upper Valley Region was brainstorming ways to support families throughout the Summer. After a few ideas were discussed they concluded that one of the best ways to help kids, parents, and the community was to make summer camp more accessible…read more
Partners Bank Heat Week Provides Heat Assistance in the Greater Seacoast
As the cold weather approaches, some welcome news is coming to those needing heating assistance this winter. Granite United Way will be distributing nearly $60,000 to two Greater Seacoast nonprofits, Community Action Partnership of Strafford County and Southern New Hampshire Services, as part of Partners Bank’s…read more
Starting Kids Off Strong This School Year with K-Ready Kids Backpacks
This fall, almost 1,000 children entering kindergarten had a jump start thanks to a community-wide effort aptly named K-Ready Kids. This initiative was the collaborative effort of Granite United Way, community leaders and corporate partners – ensuring access to age-appropriate books, materials to help build fine…read more
Somersworth Ready Together: Ensuring Our Children are Kindergarten Ready
In the Somersworth community, elementary school teachers Jolene Francoeur and Kerry Martinelli noticed that students were entering kindergarten without the skills necessary for success. In an effort to address this issue, they started Somersworth Ready Together (SRT) Early Childhood Coalition in 2016. “Many students were…read more
Donor Spotlight: Kris McCracken
When considering giving through your Workplace Giving Campaign, you may be hesitant to have a portion of your hard-earned money go somewhere other than your bank account. Kris McCracken, CEO of Amoskeag Health in Manchester, New Hampshire, made the decision to give through her Workplace Giving…read more
Granite United Way Receives $65,000 Award from IRS
The Internal Revenue Service recently awarded $41 million in Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants to organizations that provide free federal tax return preparation. Granite United Way was the only New Hampshire-based organization to receive VITA funding.This year, the IRS awarded 348…read more
Orr & Reno: Promoting a Culture of Volunteerism & Community Support
Granite United Way’s Day of Caring, our largest annual volunteer event, is held throughout our seven regions each September. Businesses, agencies, and community members come together to give back through a variety of volunteer projects. Events like this would not be possible without the support of…read more
Dartmouth College Celebrates Over 50 years of partnership with Granite United Way
Dartmouth College, founded in 1769, sits in the beautiful town of Hanover, New Hampshire. For the past 51 years, the Ivy League School has partnered with Granite United Way to make the Upper Valley Region stronger for their employees, students, and community members.Dartmouth College celebrates…read more
NextEra Energy Hosts Golf Tournament to benefit Granite United Way
This year marked 32 years that the Seabrook Station Golf Tournament benefitted United Way in the Greater Seacoast Region. Held on September 8, 2022 at the Abenaqui Country Club in Rye, this year’s field was full of excited golfers ready to compete for prizes and support the local community through…read more
Franklin Savings Bank Increases Workplace Campaign Donations by 80% to Support Their Community
Franklin Savings Bank has been a strong corporate partner with Granite United Way for many years. Their employees sit on Granite United Way committees, volunteer at events, and participate in donating to the annual workplace campaign. In 2021, their workplace campaign hit a record high of $20,690, a 100% increase in employee participation, and an 80% increase…read more
Day of Caring & In-Person Volunteer Opportunities are Back!
Volunteering is a vital part of Granite United Way's work throughout our community and the COVID-19 pandemic has limited the opportunities we and our agency partners have been able to safely offer over the past two years. As restrictions are lifted and vaccines are more widely available, Granite United Way has taken…read more
988 designated as National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
There is a new number that New Hampshire residents can call in the event of a mental health or substance use-related crisis. You can call or text 833.710.6477 to reach the NH Rapid Response Access Point and speak to trained and caring clinical staff who will…read more
Dr. Keith Shute: 28 Years of Giving to United Way
Many of Granite United Way’s donors contribute to our mission because they get to see first-hand the impact of their gift. Dr. Keith Shute, Chief Medical Officer of Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, NH, has been a generous supporter of Granite United Way for over 28…read more
The Common Man Family Leads Statewide NH Relief for Ukraine Fundraising Partnership
The Common Man family of restaurants and their owner Alex Ray, along with former Gov. John Lynch, WMUR-TV, iHeart Media, Granite United Way and Rotary International, have joined forces in a statewide partnership to help raise money to bring much-needed humanitarian aid and resources to the…read more
A Step Towards Ending Homelessness in the Greater Seacoast
Across the state, more and more families and individuals are experiencing homelessness due to the lack of affordable housing. Consequently, local shelters are reaching capacity quicker and staying full longer, resulting in a bottleneck for those who are eligible for permanent housing but are unable to…read more