NEWS & EVENTS
Donate to the Greater Seacoast Community Baby Shower to Support Caregivers
This spring marks the 9th year of the Greater Seacoast Community Baby Shower, which supports expectant parents and new parents of children under 6 months experiencing economic hardship by connecting them to maternal and early childhood education and resources.Some of the resources put in place… read more
Providing shelter During the Long Winter Months in the Central Region
The Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported that an estimated 1,675 people are experiencing homelessness on any given day in New Hampshire. The shortage of shelter space, mental health support, and drug and alcohol use are barriers for… read more
BJ’s and Hypertherm Step Up to Keep the Community Safe
For most of us, the term “PPE” was completely foreign before March of 2020. Now PPE - or Personal Protective Equipment – has become a household word. Ask any teacher, healthcare provider, or service industry worker and they’ll tell you all about PPE’s. The masks, gowns,… read more
United for Ukraine
A message about the Ukraine CrisisOur hearts are with the people of Ukraine as the urgent and growing humanitarian crisis unfolds. In less than a week, more than a million people have fled Ukraine, and that number is expected to grow to 4 million before the conflict is… read more
Creating Access to Telehealth Services in Carroll County
Since the pandemic emerged in 2020, all of us are doing things a little bit differently than we usually would. One of these changes includes meeting with our doctors through the internet, also called telehealth. While this new way of “going to a doctor’s appointment” is… read more
Granite United Way Welcomes New Board Members in 2022
New Board Members Join New Hampshire's Largest United WayIt is a new year, and with it has brought six new Board Members to Granite United Way’s Board of Directors. Four of the new Board Members joined upon the alignment with the Greater Seacoast Region.Granite United Way is the… read more
Building Self-Sufficient Futures for Childcare Workers
Have you ever been asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Maybe it was at a job interview, maybe it was by your boss at work. It seems like a harmless enough question, but for people living in instability, that can be a tough… read more
Community collaboration in the Northern Region helps make the holidays bright
Head Start is a pre-school child development program that helps children and their families prepare the skills needed for kindergarten. Throughout the pandemic, Head Start in Berlin, NH has helped support their families with basic needs such as food, warm clothing, holiday gifts, and any other… read more
Free Tax Prep is Available from Granite United Way
GRANITE UNITED WAY AND CITIZENS LAUNCH FREE TAX PREP PROGRAM FOR NH RESIDENTS Granite United Way’s Successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Launches to Provide Free Tax Preparation The highly successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program launched January 24, 2022 by Granite United Way, in partnership… read more
Work United Working Some Christmas Magic in the Upper Valley
Christmas 2021 – Julianne has been holding things together pretty well this past year considering the enormous obstacles in her way. With a full-time job, two kids to raise on her own, and little outside help from their father, she knew what she needed to do… read more
Warm Coats During Cold Weather Snap
With temperatures hitting bitter lows, we all recognize the importance of a warm coat. Hundreds of individuals and children across the Greater Seacoast Region are facing the cold weather in a warm winter coat this year thanks to a partnership between iHeartMedia, Cleary Cleaners, Holy Rosary… read more
Connecting Community Partners to Help Those in Need
The holidays are an exciting time for many of us. Visiting with family, shopping, receiving gifts, and decorating our homes are all traditions to look forward to. Unfortunately, the struggles that people face day-to-day don’t pause during the holiday season. Holiday giving programs throughout our community… read more
BankProv: Supporting Youth in our Communities
BankProv, previously known as The Provident Bank, has been around for nearly 200 years. As the 10th oldest bank in the country, they have remained a strong partner within the community and value giving back to strengthen their neighbors.BankProv partners with Granite United Way in… read more
HomeHelpNH providing at-risk renters and homeowners with resources
HomeHelpNH provides at-risk renters and homeowners with resources to help them find the best resolution for their housing situation. They provide access to free, professional, objective homeownership counseling and, for those who qualify, free or low-cost legal advice.The HomeHelpNH network of counselors… read more
Help support those impacted by the tornadoes in Kentucky and Tennessee
Following the devastation of the tornadoes in Kentucky, Tennessee, and other areas, many are looking for ways to help the families who have lost loved ones and have been impacted.The United Way organizations in Kentucky and Tennessee have set up funds to support short-term and long-term recovery efforts, and… read more
Network of providers bridge the gap to resources in Merrimack County
Concord Connections is a network of early childhood providers in the greater Concord area. This group meets monthly to discuss gaps and barriers their families face, as well as to brainstorm solutions to making their services more accessible to families. Starting as a very small group… read more
UNH Extension RADIUS publication features Youth Enrichment Partnership
STEM is for EveryoneThe UNH Extension featured Granite United Way's Youth Enrichment Partnership in its Issue 6 of RADIUS publication this year. The piece focused on the STEM partnerships across the community, creating equitable learning experiences for students. You can view the full publication here - the "STEM… read more
Larissa Baia: Volunteer and Advocate for Education in the Central Region
Granite United Way’s volunteers contribute their time in different ways. Some serve on our many Boards, hold food drives at their workplaces, or participate in our Days of Caring. No matter how much time you choose to give, volunteering is an important and easy way to… read more
It is a great time to join our team!
Granite United Way is currently adding to our team!Seasonal Information and Referral Tax SpecialistThis full time position is needed from January 4, 2022 thru April 15, 2022 at our 211 NH call center. It's a great opportunity to help our free tax preparation program. The full job description… read more
Why Giving Through an IRA Charitable Rollover May Be Right for You
Gary Shirk was introduced to United Way back in 1994 when he first moved to New Hampshire. Almost a year later, Shirk was responsible for running the United Way campaign at his place of work. As years passed, he’s continued to serve the United Way on… read more