NEWS & EVENTS
Pike Sets the Pace for 2016 Campaign
The employees of Pike Industries have again demonstrated their support for the community through Granite United Way’s annual campaign. As the first major spring 'Pace-Setter' campaign in New Hampshire, Pike always 'paves the way' for others to follow in the fall fundraising season while also making an important difference in…read more
North Country Supporters Honored at Campaign Celebration
Granite United Way's North Country hosted their annual Campaign Celebration on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Shilling Beer Co. in Littleton, NH. Check out our event recap video! Throughout the evening of celebration we recognized the following companies and individuals for their continued…read more
2015 Stebbins Challenge Match Winner Announced
For a second year in a row, PROCON owners Sally & Mark Stebbins have offered a generous $25,000 Challenge Match that encourages new or increased gifts to Granite United Way. In addition to the match, they also offered an incentive prize of two Patriots tickets on the 30 yard line and an…read more
Granite United Way Board of Directors & Volunteers Announce Community Investments
Granite United Way's team of volunteers and its Board of Directors have approved their community investments for 2016. Each year this competitive grant making process results, combined with donor designations and community investments in statewide programs like Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), 211NH and the FamilyWize drug prescription discount program deliver more…read more
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.…read more
Granite United Way's 211 Partners with Safe Station Program
Granite United Way's 211NH initiative has partnered with Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas, the Manchester Fire Department and Hope for New Hampshire Recovery to launch the Safe Station program.This program will offer individuals dealing with drug or substance misuse disorders a safe place to begin the treatment process. All ten…read more
Participate In The 2016 Postal Worker Food Drive
The 2016 Postal Worker Food Drive is fast approaching! Be sure to gather your non perishables for May 14th!WHAT IS THE POSTAL WORKER FOOD DRIVE?The largest one-day-food-collection event in the nation! After the food has been collected, it is then taken back to a postal…read more
State Employees' Charitable Campaign Contributor Guide
Each year over 10,000 state employees have the opportunity to contribute to the State Employees’ Charitable Campaign (SECC) administered by Granite United Way. The SECC is one of the largest charitable campaigns in the state, raising over $344,000 last year for local New Hampshire communities.…read more
Join our team - Administrative Assistant (Part time)
This is a great time to join the team at Granite United Way! We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant for our Merrimack County office. Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume to hr@graniteuw.org. Granite United Way is an equal opportunity employer.Full job description below:POSITION:…read more
Granite United Way Celebrates in Merrimack County
Granite United Way had a great night filled with celebration on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Concord Country Club in Concord, NH.The following individuals and companies were honored for their dedication and hard work during the 2015 United Way Campaign.GIVE Award: Chris Brown, NH DistributorsADVOCATE Award:…read more
2015 Incentive Prize Winners Announced
The wait is over! We have pulled the names of our 2015 Campaign Incentive Prize winners and announced them in style with a hilarious Incentive Prize Video! This year we took our video to a new level and played with some green screen techniques in a hilarious parody of Saturday Night Live's Weekend…read more
Southern Region Honors Community Leaders
Granite United Way hosted its annual Southern Region Celebration on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the Currier Museum in Manchester.Throughout the evening awards were presented to the following individuals:GIVE Award: Wayne Trombly, Ladesco, Inc.ADVOCATE Award: Christine Brennan and Lori…read more
E&R Cleaners Partners with Granite United Way to promote giving in the community
Imagine Lisa’s surprise when she stopped by E&R Laundry and Dry Cleaners to pick up her weekly dry cleaning and their staff told her that it’s on the house, she just needed to do something good for the community! The team at E&R Cleaners have been having fun this month…read more
Join our team - Information and Referral Specialists
Granite United Way is seeking (2) full time Information and Referral Specialists for the 211NH intiative. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to hr@graniteuw.org. Granite United Way is an equal opportunity employer.To learn more about our 211NH initiative, click here. A full job…read more
Businesses Can Take Advantage of Tax Credits Available for Purchase
Granite United Way’s Whole Village Family Resource Center and Bridge House were named recipients of one of the Community Development Finance Authority’s to receive tax credit grants. The two organizations will utilize the tax credits for clean energy upgrades at both facilities. Their project will be guided by the Plymouth…read more
Leader in Me Program Takes Off
The 'Leader in Me' program at Gossler Park School in Manchester has been encouraging students to develop positive behaviors and be proactive at both school and home. This program is one element of the collaborative Neighborhood Health Improvement Strategy in our Southern Region.Check out…read more
Granite United Way Welcomes Dean Christon as Board Chair
Granite United Way is pleased to announce that Dean J. Christon, Executive Director of New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, has graciously stepped into the position of Board Chair. This January, K. Mark Primeau, President and CEO of Bank of New Hampshire, proudly passed the torch to Christon after his service…read more
Annette P. Schmitt Award Named
Granite United Way, in partnership with the Annette P. Schmitt Foundation is pleased to announce that Verna Jo Carignan-Sabbow is the recipient of the 2015 Annette P. Schmitt Unsung Hero Award. Verna Jo has volunteered as the head of the food pantry at St. Vincent de Paul for 25 years.…read more
Granite United Way Staff Members Selected to 40 Under Forty
Congratulations are in order for Meredith Stidham, Assistant Vice President of Community Impact at Granite United Way, and Deo Mwano, from the BRING IT!!! initiative, for being named among New Hampshire Union Leader's 40 Under Forty list. Meredith strives for excellence in everything that she does, making this a well deserved recognition. She…read more
Citizens Bank Donates $50,000 to VITA Program
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.Individuals and families with household incomes up to $62,000 are eligible for free tax preparation through the VITA program.…read more