NEWS & EVENTS
#GivingTuesday Will Bring Books to Kids
When the nationally recognized #GivingTuesday celebrates its 6th year on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Granite United Way will be among the thousands of charities across the nation that help raise awareness about this kick off to the giving season. #GivingTuesday was created to celebrate generosity during the holiday season, following…read more
Granite United Way Launches RFQ and Short Form RFP Process for 2018
Granite United Way has launched its statewide Request for Qualification and Short Form RFP for 2018. Certified 501(c)3 organizations can apply for qualification status and apply for funding so support opportunities to Learn, Earn and Be Healthy. Granite United Way’s application process involves three steps: 1. The Agency…read more
Three New Permanent Prescription Drug Take Back Boxes Installed
Granite United Way has partnered with Makin’ It Happen, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and the Reilly Family to install three new permanent drug take back boxes in police stations in New Boston, Candia, and Deerfield, New Hampshire. These three locations are the first of several permanent locations for…read more
Granite United Way Launches Born Learning Trail to Promote Early Childhood Learning, Literacy, and Family Fun
On September 25, 2017, Granite United Way hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for New Hampshire’s first Born Learning Trail at Sweeney Park on the West Side of Manchester.The Trail features signs in English and Spanish that offer fun, interactive messages, along with colorful sidewalk murals, that prompt caregivers and children…read more
Granite United Way Welcomes 3 New Board Members
This month Granite United Way welcomed three new members to the Board of Directors. “Our Board of Directors is an incredibly active and dedicated group of community leaders and experts in their respective fields,” said Patrick Tufts, President, and CEO of Granite United Way. “We are excited to welcome…read more
211NH Celebrates 1 Millionth Person Helped
As it approaches its 10 years in service, 211NH, the information and referral service for New Hampshire residents, has broken its 1 Millionth mark. This month they officially helped 1 million people during its decade in existence.211NH is a collaborative effort between the United Ways of New Hampshire, with…read more
How you can help those affected by the recent hurricanes
To make a donation to the United Way Hurricane Recovery Fund click here.Granite United Way continues to work with United Ways across the country to encourage individuals to give directly to the United Way Worldwide established Hurricane Recovery Fund that will help local United Ways meet the storm-related needs…read more
Day of Caring Events in your community ~ VOLUNTEER!
Day of Caring events are happening this September! Gather some colleagues or friends and volunteer at a nonprofit project in your community! Ready to volunteer? Click here and view all of the available volunteer opportunities.Day of Caring Event DatesMerrimack County Day of Caring & Campaign Kick Off…read more
Granite United Way Welcomes New Board Members
This month Granite United Way welcomed six new members to the Board of Directors.Granite United Way is the single largest United Way in New Hampshire. It serves more than 80% of the state and Windsor County, Vermont. The organization has regional offices in Manchester, West Lebanon, Concord, Laconia, Ossipee,…read more
Granite United Way Goes Over the Edge
Rapelling 24 stories from the Brady Sullivan building in downtown Manchester might not be on the top of Chief Dan Goonan and Chris Hickey’s summer bucket list, but as a member of Granite United Way’s team they are more than willing to support Safe Station.Granite United Way is partnering…read more
2017 Community Investments Announced by Board and Volunteers
Granite United Way’s annual campaign mobilizes more than 20,000 donors and corporate supporters to raise more than $8.7 million across the state of New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont. This year’s campaign will benefit more than 750 nonprofit agencies and programs providing services to more than 400,000 individuals. Volunteers are…read more
Granite United Way Announces Chair of Board of Directors
Granite United Way is pleased to announce that Nannu Nobis, PE, founder and CEO of Nobis Engineering, has graciously stepped into the position of Board Chair. This month, Dean Christon, Executive Director of New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, passed the torch to Nobis after completing his service as chair since…read more
Granite United Way's Official Statement on Full Day Kindergarten
April 25, 2017Official Statement on Full Day KindergartenPatrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United WayAs the largest United Way in New Hampshire, dedicated to students learning at all levels, Granite United Way supports early, comprehensive and sustained pre-primary education. Data consistently shows the positive outcomes…read more
Central Region Celebrates Community Champions
It was standing room only at Granite United Way’s annual Campaign Celebration on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 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…read more
Granite United Way Honors Mary Jane and Nick Wallner with Rumford Leadership Award
On Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Granite United Way presented Concord residents Nick and Mary Jane Wallner with the Rumford Leadership Award at their annual Merrimack County Leadership event held at the Red Blazer. The event was generously sponsored by Upton & Hatfield Attorneys at Law and the Nathan Weschler Company.…read more
Running Boston for the Endowment Fund: Follow Meredith's Journey
It takes a lot of dedication, training and, most of all, planning, to run the annual Boston Marathon. But for Meredith Stidham, it has been a dream she’s planned for nearly a decade. And those who know Meredith, Vice President of Community Impact at Granite United Way, know there isn’t…read more
Anthem Foundation Donates $75,000 to Safe Station
(Manchester, New Hampshire) – Standing with local leaders in Manchester’s Central Fire Station for Safe Station’s official launch last May, Chris Hickey, Director of Emergency Medical Services for the Manchester Fire Department, had no idea that the City’s first responders were about to change the lives of thousands with one…read more
Citizens Bank Donates $50,000 for Free Tax Prep
Doors to Granite United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program opened for free tax preparation sites across the state this week as Citizens Bank generously donated $50,000 to the program. A check presentation was made on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Workplace Success in Manchester, one of the most…read more
Southern Region & Merrimack County Campaign Celebration Events Announced
Join us for an evening of celebration where we recognize those who have made significant contributions to the success of the 2016 Campaign! Granite United Way will be hosting two separate events for each region (see below…read more
Granite United Way Honors Suzanne Stofflet
Granite United Way leadership honored Suzanne Stofflet, of Norwich, Vermont, for her work with the organization over the past five years. Stofflet has led Granite United Way’s Upper Valley region and will be retiring at the end of December.In front of her colleagues at the organization’s annual event, President…read more