NEWS & EVENTS
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
Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Hemeon-Plessner
Cynthia Hemeon-Plessner, SVP & Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at Meredith Village Savings Bank, has been involved with the Granite United Way for several years, serving in various volunteer roles including Community Impact Committee. Cindy shares her insights on the importance of giving back to her community through volunteerism. read more
Womenaid of Greater Portsmouth: Supporting Individuals and Families When There’s Nowhere to Turn
Womenaid of Greater Portsmouth, founded in 2005, provides short-term financial assistance to individuals and families in need across our Greater Seacoast Region. When all other community resources are exhausted and people don’t know where to turn, Womenaid is there to ensure basic needs of community members are met.The first…read more
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