NEWS & EVENTS
Granite United Way CEO, Patrick Tufts, Steps Down After 20 Years of Social Good
Granite United Way announces that Patrick Tufts, President and CEO, will be stepping down from his role at the end of the year. His departure follows two decades of innovative leadership for the organization. Under Tufts' guidance, the organization has experienced exceptional growth and made a significant impact in communities…read more
Your Donations are Helping to Mentor Our Youth
The Kingswood Youth Center is a nonprofit organization serving students in grades seven through twelve in the Governor Wentworth Regional School District. Our programs also focus on arts and creativity, life skills instruction, and substance use prevention. A key component is positive peer engagement, giving teens time to spend with friends…read more
Catalina C. Kirsch, M.Ed. Receives NH Systems Transformation Leader Award
The Carroll County Coalition for Public Health (C3PH) and Granite United Way are proud to announce that Catalina C. Kirsch, M.Ed. has been recognized by NAMI NH (National Alliance of Mental Illness) with the NH Systems Transformation Leader Award. Kirsch plays a key role in Carroll County Coalition for Public…read more
Celebrating Pride in the North Country
June is Pride Month and a vital celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. Organizations like our equity partners, North Country Pride, provide opportunities for everyone to celebrate pride all year long.North Country Pride has been an official 501c3 for over two years, originating from a collective…read more
Granite United Way Receives Highest Ratings from Charity Evaluators
Granite United Way is pleased to announce that it has been rated a 4-Star Charity by Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator and a Platinum Level Participant by Candid / GuideStar. These ratings reflect sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency earning Granite United Way…read more
The Impact of Nonprofit Partnerships
Meadowstone Farm, a community-centered farm producing a variety of vegetables and meats, aligns its mission with Granite United Way, emphasizing community support, building partnerships, and long-term sustainability.Meadowstone Farm and Granite United Way…read more
Granite Youth Alliance Hosts 11th Annual Film Festival
Student Voices Amplified Through FilmThe red carpet was rolled out for the 11th Annual Granite Youth Alliance Film Festival on Sunday, June 9th at The Music Hall in Portsmouth. Hundreds gathered to view a year's worth of planning, pitching and developing short films that addressed critcial issues like mental…read more
Rek-Lis Brewing Company Partners with Granite United Way to Support the North Country
Supporting the local community is a priority for Rek-Lis Brewing Company. Fundraising is a key part of their operations and a way to support those most in need in the North Country.Owners, Ian Dowling and Marlaina Renton, partner with Granite United Way in a variety of fundraising efforts and…read more
Bill Sherry Honored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs NH
Granite United Way announced that Bill Sherry was honored with a President’s Award for a lifetime of community service during the General Federation of Women’s Clubs – NH’s annual Unity Awards Dinner on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Grappone Center in Concord.The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)…read more
Granite United Way is There.
YOUR GIFT THIS SPRING WILL BE DOUBLED - UP TO $45,000! Every day we learn about someone who has reached out for the first time,partnered with Granite United Way for the first time,or a new need arising in our community. Over the…read more
Thousands of pounds of food items donated to help fight food insecurity across NH
Granite United Way, the U.S. Postal Service, generous sponsors, and local volunteers joined forces this month in our Northern and Merrimack County Regions for the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is an annual event…read more
Pride Month Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for Volunteer Opportunities During Pride Month?Check out some of the local organizations seeking volunteers for their events:GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL: Seeking volunteers for their dunk booth during Manchester Pride Festival on June 15, 2024 - click here.SEACOAST OUTRIGHT: Seeking volunteers…read more
The Impact of Our North Country Partnerships
In the North Country, Granite United Way is investing in: Safe and affordable housing: we convene the Homelessness Coalition, a monthly cohort of town employees, food pantries, and nonprofits that meet to address needs related to housing insecurity. Early childhood needs: donations have helped to establish new childcare…read more
Host a Donation Drive At Your Workplace To Support Local Nonprofit Wishlists
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Consider coordinating a donation drive at your workplace! Donation drives are an effective way to support those in need and instill a culture of generosity within your workplace. Granite United Way hosts multiple donation drives throughout the year that…read more
Join Your Local Day of Caring Volunteer Committee
Day of Caring is our largest community-wide volunteer event engaging hundreds of volunteers across the state of New Hampshire. Volunteer groups made up of co-workers, friends, and family spend the day helping to complete local nonprofit wishlist projects. This annual event would not be possible without the Day of Caring…read more
Participate in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Safely Dispose of Unneeded Medications
On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Granite United Way’s three Public Health Networks; Carroll County Coalition for Public Health (C3PH), South Central Public Health Network, and Capital Area Public Health Network (CAPHN) will be participating in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations…read more
New Hampshire has received More Than $277,000 In Funding To Help With Our Community's Most Pressing Needs
The State Set Aside (SSA) Committee is pleased to announce that New Hampshire has received $277,346 from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program through the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA.) FEMA works with national partners like United Way to distribute these critical funds. The SSA Committee had submitted their recommendations…read more
Thank You For Volunteering
Volunteerism is our shared capacity for empathy, kindness, and mutual aid. It is about individuals coming together to make a difference, contributing their time, energy, and skills to causes they feel passionate about.Our volunteers are not just an extra pair of hands. You are the heart and soul of…read more
Removing the Barriers from Access to Fresh, Locally Grown Food
Volunteering plays a pivotal role in creating a sense of community and offers an opportunity to learn new skills. The Plymouth Collaborative Garden, located at Whole Village Family Resource Center, is a great example of how bringing together individuals for a common purpose can make a community a better place…read more
Walk-in Vaccination Clinics Promote Health for Concord's Unhoused
In a powerful collaboration aimed at strengthening community health and accessible healthcare, the Capital Area Public Health Network (CAPHN) and the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) have united to provide vital healthcare services, particularly focusing on the unhoused population.At the heart of this partnership are walk-in…read more