NEWS & EVENTS
Young Voices, Big Screens: Celebrate Youth Creativity and Substance Free Living at the Granite Youth Alliance Film Festival
Granite Youth Alliance is a youth leadership coalition focused on reducing substance use among students by teaching them the importance of substance-free living and strategies for building resiliency.In partnership with Granite United Way and O’Neil Cinemas, the Granite Youth Alliance annual film festival provides a…read more
There is still time to double the impact of your gift!
Our Youth Need Your SupportWe are in a unique position to double the impact of your gift today - thanks to over $100,000 in matching gifts!Now is the chance to help youth and families across all of the Granite United Way regions address complex needs like housing, educational…read more
$100,000 in Matching Gifts - Double Your Impact
This week Granite United Way launches a spring appeal where donations made during the four-week period will be matched up to $100,000. The campaign focuses on the critical needs of our youth and families throughout New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont. Gifts will support programs and services that address…read more
Help students like Mailyn, by donating to Granite United Way and your gift will be matched
GIVE TODAY and DOUBLE THE IMPACTThis spring Granite United Way supporters have a unique opportunity to double the impact of their gift - with local donors offering $100,000 in matching gifts!These gifts will enable Granite United Way to provide access to programs…read more
Work United Expands to Offer Employee Supports To Small Businesses
Driving down the main streets of your town, it's easy to spot "help wanted" or "closed" signs on the doors of many smaller businesses. Due to in large by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families who were used to living off two incomes and benefits, have been left…read more
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