Local Efforts Recognized at International Conference
The work being done in local Manchester schools was showcased on an international stage this week. Granite United Way was awarded the prestigious United Way Worldwide Common Good Award Honorable Mention for their work with community schools at the Community Leaders Conference on May 11, 2016 in Vancouver, Canada. This work is part of the Neighborhood Health Improvement Strategy which partners include:Manchester School District, Gossler Park School, Beech Street School, The City of Manchester NH Easter Seals New Hampshire, Manchester Department of Public Health, Neighbor Works Southern New Hampshire,Child and Family Services of NH, The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and The Granite YMCA.
The award recognizes a specific United Way, from nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories, which best exemplifies United Way’s goal of building stronger communities through their work. Granite United Way was honored in the category of Issue Initiative which recognizes excellence in aligning and coordinating existing programs and services within communities to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.