Nonprofit Insider November 2011 Archives
Anagnost Investments, Inc. Helps Local Thrift Store Grow
Concord - Families in Transition (FIT), a Manchester and Concord-based homeless housing and services provider, is the recipient of a $36,575 donation from Anagnost Investments, Inc. through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority tax credit program. The donation will fund the ongoing expansion and relocation of OutFITters Thrift Store Boutique in Concord and will help combat homelessness by enhancing Families in Transition’s housing and programming. Read more... Changes to Arts In Reach Board of Directors
Portsmouth - Arts In Reach (AIR), an organization supporting teen girls through mentoring and the arts in Rockingham and Strafford Counties, announces the appointment of Sarah Gnerre, to the position of President of the Board. AIR also welcomes new Board Members, John Fitzpatrick, and Dr. Kimberly Higney to the organization. Read more... NH Association for the Blind Elects Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2012
Concord - The New Hampshire Association for the Blind’s Board of Directors have elected Michelle Arruda, Contoocook as Board Chairperson, Susan Manchester, Amherst as Board Vice Chairperson, Tom Pare, Salem as Board Treasurer and Doreen Manetta, Nashua as Secretary. Collectively the officers of the Board have served more than 20 years as board members. Their leadership will strengthen the organizations mission to advance the independence of persons who are blind or visually impaired. The NH Association for the Blind has been serving NH residents for 100 years throughout all communities. Read more... Citizens Bank, NHCF and FRAC Fund NH Hunger Solutions
Concord - The Children’s Alliance of NH has announced the launch of NH Hunger Solutions, a statewide initiative working to improve children's nutrition and end childhood hunger in New Hampshire. A diverse coalition of advocates, business and community leaders is developing a roadmap consisting of short and long term strategies to share with government and human services agencies, policymakers, and families struggling with hunger. NH Hunger Solutions will build support to implement the plan and achieve permanent solutions. Read more... On Belay Receives $2,500 Grant
Loudon, NH - Speedway Children's Charities of New Hampshire has awarded a $2,500 grant to On Belay, a nonprofit organization offering free adventure-based support programs to children in northern New England whose families have been affected by cancer.
The New Hampshire Motor Speedway became a part of the Speedway Motorsports company in 2008. Each speedway in the Speedway Motorsports family hosts a "Children's Charities" chapter, which is responsible for raising and distributing funds in the local region. Speedway Children's Charities works to improve the lives of children by providing funds for hundreds of non-profit organizations throughout the nation that meet the direct needs of children, no matter what obstacle they are facing. Read more... NH Charitable Foundation Names Sherry-Lea Bloodworth Botop as Philanthropy Advisor
Concord - The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has named Sherry-Lea Bloodworth Botop, of Portsmouth, N.H., to the position of philanthropy advisor. In this role, Bloodworth Botop is based in the Piscataqua Region office, where she works closely with advisory board members, donors, and professional advisors. Read more... Zax Wins Award for Excellence in Development
Manchester - Ruth Zax, development director for Child and Family Services of NH, was recently honored with the Award for Excellence in Development by the Council on Fundraising (CONFR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of philanthropy in New Hampshire.
Read more... New Hampshire Organizations Receive Funds to Assist Home Owners
Montpelier, VT - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack selected recipients in 50 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for grants to make critical repairs and improve housing conditions for low- and very-low-income rural residents.
Read more... NH Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $6.5M in 3rd Quarter
Concord - The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation announced today that it made more than 970 awards totaling more than $6.5 million during the third quarter of 2011. So far this calendar year, the foundation has granted $25 million.
Read more... BJ's Foundation Awards Grant to Families First Dental Center
Portsmouth - BJ’s Charitable Foundation recently donated $5,000 to Families First Health and Support Center to be used for dental supplies. Read more... Grants Awarded for Interpreter Services and Outreach Materials
The Verizon Foundation recently awarded the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence with two grants totaling $10,000. The first grant, for $5,000, will enable the Coalition's member programs to hire interpreters to provide in person language services to victims. The additional $5,000 grant will allow the Coalition to purchase outreach materials containing the statewide hotline information.
New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Receives Grant
Concord – A New Hampshire community lender today received a $231,000 grant from the Create Jobs for USA Fund, a collaboration between Starbucks and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN). The money will help the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund create and sustain jobs in New Hampshire as part of a national campaign to support small, community businesses. Read more...
Families in Transition Maureen A. Beauregard Scholarship Fund Established
Manchester – Friends and supporters of Families in Transition (FIT), a Manchester and Concord-based homeless services provider, joined the organization’s board and staff to celebrate 20 years of the agency’s achievements on Wednesday, November 2 at the OutFITters Thrift Store in Manchester. Maureen Beauregard, FIT Founder and President, was also honored for her work within the community and leadership within the agency. Read more...
Piscataqua Savings Bank makes 9th grant to Families First
Portsmouth – Piscataqua Savings Bank recently awarded $10,000 to Families First Health and Support Center to support mobile dental services for the homeless. Read more... |
