NEWS & EVENTS
WellSense Joins Local Partners to Ensure Shelter and Services for Manchester's Unhoused
In the photo – L-R: Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way, Mayor Joyce Craig, Alyson Christian, Executive Director WellSense Health Plan and Caitlin Howard, Community Engagement Program Director at WellSense Health Plan. WellSense Health Plan joined local partners this year to ensure shelter and services for unhoused…read more
Supporting Youth and Young Adults through Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Across the State
Mental health and suicide prevention among our youth and young adult populations have been a growing concern in New Hampshire, especially for many individuals and families who are still recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2020, NAMI NH (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and Granite United Way…read more
Granite United Way Partners with Texas Instruments to Equip Memorial High School Students with Graphing Calculators
At a recent Rotary Meeting, Granite United Way discovered a list of items that teachers needed for their classrooms. That list included graphing calculators for students at Memorial High School."While trying to make math more accessible and fun for my students, integrating technology into the classroom will help them be more…read more
Empowering Employers to Provide Support for Employees Recovering from SUD
Throughout the Granite State, there are around 135,000 people in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). It is estimated that untreated addiction costs New Hampshire’s economy $2.36 Billion. 66% of that cost ($1.56 Billion) is incurred by businesses in the form of impaired productivity and absenteeism…read more
Your Donations are Helping to Reduce Food Insecurity
Food insecurity in Northern New Hampshire is a serious issue affecting many individuals and families. According to a report by Feeding America, an estimated 10.6% of the population in Coos County, which is located in Northern New Hampshire, is food insecure. This means that approximately 3,440 individuals in Coos County…read more
VITA Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Lamirande
Granite United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers, people with disabilities, non-English speaking taxpayers, and the elderly. These individuals may not have the financial resources to hire a tax professional.The success of initiatives like VITA relies heavily…read more
Need Help in New Hampshire? Call 211 NH to Get Connected to the Supports You Need
Rene, a single mom of three young children is having a hard time finding an apartment that she can afford. She was able to find housing with a friend for a while in a spare bedroom but was forced to leave early one morning with her…read more
Two Manchester Legacy Organizations Partner In a New Way
Leadership at the Mary Gale Foundation and Granite United Way recently announced a three-year partnership where they would invest in the elderly female population across the City of Manchester.Each of these legacy organizations recognize that working together would strengthen their efforts in the community. The team at Granite United…read more
AmeriHealth Caritas NH Partners with Local Organizations on Manchester Winter Relief Fund
AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire, a Medicaid managed care plan dedicated to helping the underserved receive care, stay well, and build healthy communities, is stepping up to support relief efforts for people experiencing homelessness in the City of Manchester. The plan recently contributed $9,500 to the Manchester Winter Relief Fund, which…read more
Shaping the Future of Early Childhood Education in Merrimack County
In 2019, MaryLou Beaver, a longtime early childhood professional was named Director of The Children’s Place and Parent Education Center (TCP) in Concord, a program of Waypoint. Having been a childcare director, but out of the field more than 12 years prior to joining TCP, she had hoped to learn…read more
211 NH is Experiencing High Call Volume
During these days of significant cold weather, the team at 211 NH is experiencing an increase in call volume. We appreciate everyone's patience during this time.Resources are also available by visiting 211nh.org.read more
The Secret to Running a Successful Workplace Campaign
One of the many ways Granite United Way supports our community is through the annual workplace campaign. Small businesses, major corporations, and even our nonprofit partners support our annual fundraising through workplace campaign efforts.Participating in the workplace campaign gives employees the opportunity to learn about the needs of…read more
Free Tax Prep Program Begins for 2023
GRANITE UNITED WAY AND CITIZENS LAUNCH FREE TAX PREP PROGRAM FOR NH RESIDENTSFree Tax Prep Available Across Each of Granite United Way’s Regions The highly successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program was launched January 23, 2023 by Granite United Way, in partnership with Citizens, which generously supports…read more
Granite United Way and Citizens Launch Free Tax Prep Program for New Hampshire Residents
The highly successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program launched January 23, 2023 by Granite United Way, in partnership with Citizens, which generously supports the program with a $50,000 contribution.This free tax preparation program is available to individuals and families with household incomes up to $60,000 annually. Taxes are…read more
Manchester Winter Relief Fund Launches to Address Emergent Needs
As cold snaps move across the community, a local collaborative effort has launched the Manchester Winter Relief Fund. This special fund will be directed to ensure services and shelter to unhoused individuals in Manchester, New Hampshire.“Given that shelter beds across the state are near or at capacity, we are…read more
Hats & Heroes: A Story of How Far Acts of Kindness Can Go
Dr. Billie Bondar, a Rochester Podiatrist, reached out in hopes that we could help her distribute a box of hats to Ukraine. Two of her generous patients hand-knit these hats and wanted to send them to Ukraine before the cold winter months. With the help of our President and CEO Patrick Tufts…read more
Upper Valley Community Collaboration Makes Camp More Accessible For Everyone
This past Spring, Granite United Way’s Upper Valley Region was brainstorming ways to support families throughout the Summer. After a few ideas were discussed they concluded that one of the best ways to help kids, parents, and the community was to make summer camp more accessible…read more
Partners Bank Heat Week Provides Heat Assistance in the Greater Seacoast
As the cold weather approaches, some welcome news is coming to those needing heating assistance this winter. Granite United Way will be distributing nearly $60,000 to two Greater Seacoast nonprofits, Community Action Partnership of Strafford County and Southern New Hampshire Services, as part of Partners Bank’s…read more
Starting Kids Off Strong This School Year with K-Ready Kids Backpacks
This fall, almost 1,000 children entering kindergarten had a jump start thanks to a community-wide effort aptly named K-Ready Kids. This initiative was the collaborative effort of Granite United Way, community leaders and corporate partners – ensuring access to age-appropriate books, materials to help build fine…read more
Somersworth Ready Together: Ensuring Our Children are Kindergarten Ready
In the Somersworth community, elementary school teachers Jolene Francoeur and Kerry Martinelli noticed that students were entering kindergarten without the skills necessary for success. In an effort to address this issue, they started Somersworth Ready Together (SRT) Early Childhood Coalition in 2016. “Many students were…read more