NEWS & EVENTS
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
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
Joint Message from Granite United Way and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley
The Boards of Directors of Granite United Way and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and the United Way of the Greater Seacoast Regional Advisory Board today announced they are mutually exploring a natural realignment, based on state lines, of the service area of United Way of the…read more
Littleton Food Co-op Helps Raise and Distribute COVID-19 Funds in the North Country
The Littleton Food Co-op, a Granite United Way community partner, is a community-owned market in Littleton, NH. The market came to be in 2009 when the community had a need for locally grown and made products, but still wanted the full grocery store shopping experience.Along with…read more
Central Region Challenge Match Raises Over $137,000 in Local Support
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our communities in ways we could have never imagined. Individuals and families are struggling to meet their basic needs, while planning for the future. Concerns about the long-term economic impact of COVID-19 on their community inspired one generous family living in Granite…read more
Inspiring Housing Solutions in the Upper Valley
“Overwhelming” is a word that can describe so many things. The affordable housing crisis, the growing number of food-insecure families, the outpouring of generosity from our neighbors, the joy of being together with friends again – good or bad, there’s a lot that overwhelms us. When we…read more
20th Take Back Day on April 24, 2021
Granite United Way and its three Public Health Networks are encouraging communities to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 20th Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 24th. This is an opportunity to dispose of expired, unwanted and unused prescription medication. This event is held twice a year,…read more
Concord Group Insurance Employees Give in Support of The Community
Concord Group Insurance, headquartered in Concord, NH, has been a partner of Granite United Way for over sixty-five years. Since 1928, when the company was established, they have strived to give back to their community through volunteerism and workplace giving. Concord Group Insurance has branches across the northeast with offices…read more
A Natural Fit: Supporting Recovery from Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health
The Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) initiative, launched by Governor Sununu in 2018, promotes the health, safety, and wellness of NH workplace and employees by empowering workplaces to provide support and remove barriers for those in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), in addition to those who have loved ones with…read more
Granite United Way Renews COVID-19 Relief Fund to Meet Community Needs
Granite United Way Renews COVID-19 Relief Fund to Meet Continued NeedsHelp Provide Relief to People and Families in Need Today While today’s vaccines have brought us hope, the ripple effects of the COVID-19 crisis continue in our local communities. People and families…read more
Join our Team!
Granite United Way is currently seeking a Contracts Specialist and a Recovery Friendly Advisor to join our team! Contracts Specialist: This full time position will report to our Vice President of Public Health. A full job description can be found here.Recovery Friendly Advisor: This full time position…read more