NEWS & EVENTS
The Mary Gale Foundation Invests over $700,000 in Local Nonprofits
The Mary Gale Foundation Board Investing Over $700,000 in local organizations The Mary Gale Foundation is a private, grantmaking foundation working through Granite United Way, that supports housing, health and other in-home services and programs for low-income women age 65 and older living in the Greater Manchester area. …read more
Mindful Expressions: Youth Writing Challenge
Calling all youth in the Capital Area! We are holding a youth mental health writing contest that is open to all youth, ages 10-24. The contest is open from 3/7/24 to 4/15/24.To qualify as a participant: The contest is open to all youth ages 10-24 in the Capital Region of New Hampshire.…read more
Women's History Month Volunteer Q&A: Linda Lamirande
Linda Lamirande has been been a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program volunteer for nearly 20 years. The VITA program offers free tax return preparation for those earning $64,000 or less per year. Besides tax preparation, the program also offers financial planning assistance.When were you introduced…read more
Fold'd Community Diner: Serving Hope and Second Chances in Somersworth, NH
Fold'd Community Diner in Somersworth, NH, established by the SOS Recovery Community Organization, stands as a beacon of hope and transformation. Born from the Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative in October of 2023, Fold'd embodies a simple yet powerful vision: to create jobs for people in recovery…read more
Happy Valentines Day To Our Community!
Although this holiday usually involves gifting of chocolate and flowers for your significant other… we prefer to express our appreciation for our donors, volunteers, and corporate and community partners across NH and VT. We love YOU because our partnership has allowed us to… …read more
Bank Prov Partners With Granite United Way: Investing in Local Agencies
BankProv Invests $65,000 in Local Agencies Addressing Housing, Workforce and Childcare NeedsBankProv has made a generous investment of $65,000 to local organizations that are addressing housing, workforce and childcare needs across New Hampshire. Granite United Way has partnered with BankProv to distribute this investment to local agencies addressing these…read more
Granite United Way Launches 2024 Free Tax Prep Program
The highly successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program launched January 26, 2024 by Granite United Way, in partnership with Citizens, which generously supports the program with a $50,000 contribution and volunteer support. VITA is a free tax preparation program available to individuals and families with household incomes up…read more
Our Journey with Whole Village: A letter from Domenica Medaglia-Brown
Four and a half years ago, life threw us an unexpected curveball. Our niece, struggling with addiction, was pregnant. The father was unknown, and her baby was due to be born exposed to various substances. Despite already having our hands full with our son who is on the autism spectrum,…read more
Community Partner Spotlight: Cross Roads House & Addressing Homelessness in New Hampshire
Cross Roads House provides emergency and transitional shelter to men, women, and children in the Greater Seacoast who have ended up homeless due to various hardships. Some had secure housing for years before an unforeseen crisis uprooted their lives while others have experienced chronic homelessness for years.Cross Roads House…read more
The Mary Gale Foundation Opens 2024 RFP Process
The Mary Gale Foundation has launched their 2024 Request for Proposals on Monday, January 8, 2024. This is an open request for nonprofits to apply for funding in the Greater Manchester region. This process will run through February 2, 2024.The Mary Gale Foundation is a private, grantmaking foundation that…read more
There is still time to give in 2023
Making Your Year End Gift in 2023During the holiday season, donors are so generous across our community. We are honored to be chosen among their annual giving. Many of our supporters choose to give during the last month of the year, and most specifically the last few days of…read more
Take Our Employer Survey to Address Child Care Access & Family Friendly Workplace Policies
Granite United Way is calling on New Hampshire business leaders and employees to participate in a ground-breaking research project that seeks to understand trends and impacts of child care access and family-friendly workplace policies on workforce recruitment and retention.This is a critical opportunity for New Hampshire's business community to support…read more
Building Stronger Communities: Our Partnership with The Granite YMCA
For over 150 years, The Granite YMCA has been a cornerstone of community building and youth development in New Hampshire. With seven branches across the state, they serve members of all ages, from infants to the elderly.While The Granite YMCA is often associated with traditional gym and fitness programs,…read more
Your Donations are Helping to House Adults with Developmental Differences
VISIONS for Creative Housing Solutions is a nonprofit organization that provides residential options, services, and support to help adults with developmental disabilities and similar disabling conditions lead more independent, fulfilling lives. They believe that everyone deserves a chance to live with autonomy and purpose, and they strive to offer their…read more
Granite United Way Supports the United Way of Androscoggin County Following Lewiston Maine Tragedy
Support the Lewiston Maine Emergency Response Fund todayIn the wake of this week's horrific events in Lewiston, Maine, Granite United Way has reached out to offer support to the United Way of Androscoggin County. Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way, has been in contact with…read more
Donate Gently Worn Jackets to Children in Need Through Coats for Kids
Winter is right around the corner, and with it comes the chilly weather. While many of us are preparing for cozy nights by the fireplace and warm cups of hot cocoa, there are those in our community who are not as fortunate. The biting cold can be especially harsh for…read more
Donate a Gift Card to Help Southern New Hampshire Families in Need
From November 1st through December 6th, 2023, the South Central Public Health Network (SCPHN) and the Southern Rockingham Coalition for Healthy Youth (SoRock), in collaboration with partner agencies, will be hosting a gift card collection drive to provide support to individuals and families facing financial hardship within Atkinson, Chester, Danville, Derry, Freemont,…read more
Recovery Friendly Workplace Leads the Nation in Developing an Evidence-Based Model Through Participation in NH’s Service to Science Program
In the state of New Hampshire, around 135,000 residents are in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), and nearly 1 in 2 people are indirectly impacted by SUD. Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW), an initiative of Governor Sununu and administered by Granite United Way, works with employers to help create a…read more
Whole Village Family Resource Center Empowers Families in the Central Region
Located in Plymouth, NH, and serving the 18 surrounding towns, Whole Village Family Resource Center (an initiative of Granite United Way), is making a profound difference in the lives of families in need. Domenica Medaglia-Brown discovered the Whole Village Family Resource Center through an early support and services case worker, who had…read more
Day of Caring Volunteers Make Lasting Impact in Our Community
Thanks to supporters like you, this year’s Day of Caring was a great success! The enthusiasm, hard work, and collaboration of our volunteers was truly inspiring and made a significant impact on our community!Your efforts have directly impacted the lives of countless individuals and families throughout our seven regions.…read more