Savard steps down as Executive Director of NH Coalition to End Homelessness
Annmarie French has been named interim director of the NH Coalition to End Homelessness as Executive Director Stephanie Savard steps down.
Non-Profit News
Liberty House gifted $30K from Swim With A Mission to assist local veterans
Swim With A Mission (SWAM) recently presented Liberty House with a check for $30,000 to help support homeless and struggling veterans in New Hampshire.
Best Buddies NH creates inclusive living opportunities for people with disabilities
When Sarra Dennehy Lynch founded the NH chapter of Best Buddies in 2014, she was ‘blown away by the success, passion, energy and joy of all these people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their celebration of life was incredible.’
Bedford High School senior honored as Manchester Boys & Girls Club ‘Youth of the Year’
Selected from among other outstanding youth, Zainab B., of Manchester, has been named the Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester. The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle.
United Way seeks donations of new and gently-used items for community baby shower
In addition to offering the almost 60 attendees the opportunity to visit 20+ agencies that serve parents and children, new families are invited by United Way to select items from the “Baby Boutique.”
603 Legal Aid Executive Director Sonya Bellafant resigns
“It has been an incredible opportunity here, but it’s also been a very heavy lift.” – Sonya Bellafant, 603 Legal Aid
New Hampshire Group donates $128K through charitable gaming to support homelessness and affordable housing
CONCORD, NH – New Hampshire Group (NHG), owner of four New Hampshire charitable gaming facilities, has announced charitable gaming donations totaling over $128,000 to two New Hampshire non-profits focused on ending homelessness and providing affordable housing options to low-income families and individuals. The NH Coalition to End Homelessness has received $87,669 from charitable gaming at …
Grants up to $150K available for non-profits to enhance security measures
The program provides funding for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Granite State that may be at high risk of terrorist attacks to enhance security. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.
Kate Sinding Daly to lead Conservation Law Foundation’s advocacy efforts
Kate Sinding Daly, a veteran environmental advocate, has joined Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) as the organization’s Senior Vice President of Law and Policy. She will serve as a member of CLF’s executive council and oversee the organization’s advocacy efforts in all six New England States.
FSB Fund for Community Advancement boosts nonprofits that are ‘doing the work’
Franklin Savings Bank Fund for Community Advancement is accepting applications for its 2023 round of funding. Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. The deadline for applications is May 30.
Michele Talwani joins Easter Seals NH as Senior Vice President of Community Relations
Easterseals NH announces that Michele Talwani has joined the agency as senior vice president of community relations.
USDA loan to fund Stonyfield Farm solar power
Stonyfield Farm is among businesses in Maine and New Hampshire that will benefit in $15.2 million in renewable energy loans to Aligned Solar Partners from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Electric Infrastructure Loan program.