NEWS & EVENTS
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
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