NEWS & EVENTS
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
Empowering Landlords to Address the Affordable Housing Shortage
Ben Stebbins shares his personal journey as one of Granite United Way's Affordable Housing Incentive Program (AHIP) Landlords and the impact that this program is having on housing instability in the Greater Seacoast Region.Why did you decide to become an AHIP Landlord?I got involved with AHIP because I was looking for…read more
Your Donations Provide Families with the Supports They Need
Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS) supports individuals and families living with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders and provides community-wide family support to enhance the quality of life from birth through the lifespan. LRCS serves the residents of Belknap and southern Grafton counties.LRCS’ Family Resource Center of Central NH provides…read more
Empowering New American Children Through Play-Based Learning
When Waypoint acquired The Children’s Place and Parent Education Center in Concord in 2019 the goal was to continue the legacy of one of its founding mothers, the late Mary Stuart Gile. Mary envisioned and helped to create an all-encompassing Center, providing childcare, resources, parenting classes, access to basic needs,…read more
Your donations are providing tuition-free summer camp for our under-served youth
Copper Cannon Camp enriches the lives of the under-served and low-income youth of New Hampshire by providing a quality, tuition-free camp experience. They even offer support for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Their activities, meals, staff, facilities, and everything else associated with their camp are as high quality as other for-profit New…read more
Granite Youth Film Festival: Amplifying Student Voices & Empowering Awareness
This year marked the Granite Youth Alliance's tenth annual Granite Youth Film Festival. Ten groups from schools across the Greater Seacoast premiered their original films to excited audience members at O’Neil Cinemas in Epping, NH. With a focus on community health, the festival provides students with a platform to voice…read more
Granite United Way's Affordable Housing Incentive Program (AHIP) Offers Landlord Connection
Granite United Way’s Affordable Housing Incentive Program (AHIP) is offering a Landlord Connection informational session on August 15, 2023 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Belknap Mill in Laconia. Landlords are invited to join the event for coffee and pastries where they can hear from housing…read more
Increasing Access to Naloxboxes and Prevention Resources Can Save Lives
Opioid overdoses occur every day and often in public places. Data shows that administering an opioid antidote at the first signs of an overdose can save lives. The South Central Public Health Network, an initiative of Granite United Way, has partnered with communities across the Southern Region of New Hampshire…read more
Eversource Corporate and Employee Giving to Impact Thousands
Eversource Leadership and Employees Helping Thousands Across New HampshireUnited Ways across New Hampshire announced that Eversource Energy, as a long-time supporter of United Way agencies across New England, is providing a $175,000 donation to support the United Way’s critical efforts to tackle the most pressing…read more
Granite United Way Welcomes Dr. Charles ‘Chuck’ Lloyd as Board Chair and 8 New Board Members
Granite United Way Board of Directors Granite United Way announced that Dr Charles ‘Chuck’ Lloyd, President of White Mountains Community College, has been named Chair of the Board of Directors. In addition, eight community leaders have joined the volunteer Board of Directors.Granite United Way is the single…read more
Flooding Throughout New Hampshire and Vermont
FLOODING AFFECTS AREAS ACROSS NH and VTRegions of Vermont and New Hampshire continue to struggle with flooding issues dur to the recent weather climate. Granite United Way works closely with Upper Valley Strong to address the needs of those communities. Those interested in helping, require assistance, or would like to make a…read more