Outfitters Thrift Store to host grand re-opening September 27
read more…: Outfitters Thrift Store to host grand re-opening September 27Big sale and lots of room to shop at Outfitters Thrift Store on Sept. 27.
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Outfitters Thrift Store to hold grand re-opening event Sept. 27
read more…: Outfitters Thrift Store to hold grand re-opening event Sept. 27The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, where customers can shop a special sale, enter to win gift certificates, learn more about volunteering, and enjoy light refreshments.
$200K donation from TD Bank Foundation to assist FIT-New Horizons merger
read more…: $200K donation from TD Bank Foundation to assist FIT-New Horizons mergerThe TD Charitable Foundation recently donated $200,000 to Families in Transition-New Horizons as part of the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the community — in this case, helping the two organizations as it navigates an historic merger.
Cinco de Mayo with a mission at FIT: It’s all fun and games to aid people in need
read more…: Cinco de Mayo with a mission at FIT: It’s all fun and games to aid people in needCommunity invited to attend to support housing and programming for homeless families and individuals.
Maureen Beauregard named Citizen of the Year by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
read more…: Maureen Beauregard named Citizen of the Year by the Greater Manchester Chamber of CommerceThe award will be presented on April 19 at the GMCC’s Annual Dinner and Citizen of the Year Celebration at the Manchester Downtown Hotel (formerly the Radisson Hotel).
City teams with treatment providers in renewed effort to respond to addiction epidemic
read more…: City teams with treatment providers in renewed effort to respond to addiction epidemicThe Manchester Fire Department will work with local organizations to continue operating as a 24-hour access point for those seeking help.
Beyond Serenity: Executive Council approves restructuring of addiction crisis services
read more…: Beyond Serenity: Executive Council approves restructuring of addiction crisis servicesManchester Mayor Joyce Craig and Governor Chris Sununu Announce Approval of Contracts for New Providers to Continue Substance Use Disorder Programs in Manchester.
Joint board appointed following Families in Transition-New Horizons merger
read more…: Joint board appointed following Families in Transition-New Horizons mergerTwo of Manchester’s largest homeless services providers officially merged into one entity on January 1, 2018. Families in Transition-New Horizons has a 25-member Board of Directors, with staggered terms, which recently met for the first time at their bi-monthly meeting.
Serenity Place: State continues to evaluate substance use disorder services and staffing needs
read more…: Serenity Place: State continues to evaluate substance use disorder services and staffing needsGovernor Sununu has been convening with the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and FIT leadership.
Granite Leaders Program seeks homeless or formerly homeless participants
read more…: Granite Leaders Program seeks homeless or formerly homeless participantsUpon completion of the free program, graduates become part of a network of skilled leaders focused on improving the quality of life in communities across New Hampshire.
Families in Transition: ‘Breaking down barriers’ to focus on particular needs of women in recovery
read more…: Families in Transition: ‘Breaking down barriers’ to focus on particular needs of women in recoveryThe $4 million Manchester Recovery and Treatment Center, at 293 Wilson St., will occupy the second and third floors of the former Hoitt Furniture building. Construction is expected to begin in March.
Hope Starts Here: Scholarships available for homeless students via NHCEH
read more…: Hope Starts Here: Scholarships available for homeless students via NHCEHThe educational scholarship will be awarded to students currently living in New Hampshire who have experienced homelessness during their school career, have demonstrated academic achievement, and have the desire to continue their education beyond high school.
Local Celebrities Walk the Runway In Support of FIT, raise $68K
read more…: Local Celebrities Walk the Runway In Support of FIT, raise $68KFamilies in Transition (FIT), a Manchester, Concord, and Dover, NH, based homeless services provider, raised $68,000 at their second I AM ONE Fashion Extravaganza event in Manchester on Friday, November 18, 2016. Funds raised at the event will be used towards programming at their Family Willows Substance Use Treatment Center, housing for homeless families, therapeutic services for homeless preschoolers, and for basic necessities for the organization’s participants.
Families in Transition adds 5 new board members
read more…: Families in Transition adds 5 new board membersFamilies in Transition is a nonprofit organization that provides safe, affordable housing and social services to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, enabling them to gain self-sufficient and respect.
CDFA Awards $5.325 Million in Tax Credits to New Hampshire Nonprofits
read more…: CDFA Awards $5.325 Million in Tax Credits to New Hampshire NonprofitsProjects receiving tax credits this year range from downtown revitalization and job creation efforts to increasing access to addiction recovery services, including four Manchester organizations – Dismas Home of NH, HOPE for NH Recovery, Families in Transition, and Manchester Police Athletic League.
Families in Transition Americorps VISTA is looking for some new recruits
read more…: Families in Transition Americorps VISTA is looking for some new recruitsThe Families in Transition (FIT) AmeriCorps VISTA Program is now recruiting for the 2016-2017 service year. VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America) help eliminate poverty in the Granite State by serving as a paid professional full-time volunteer for one year at a nonprofit or government agency.
H2O Wins Product Donation for Families in Transition
read more…: H2O Wins Product Donation for Families in TransitionBecause every woman deserves to feel beautiful, H2O Salon Spa has partnered with Families in Transition, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and social services to homeless families and individuals, for a variety of makeover events. Now, thanks to H2O Salon Spa, the women at Families in Transition can experience a little pampering, with a donation of upscale hair-care products from R+Co.
5 new members elected to Families in Transition board
read more…: 5 new members elected to Families in Transition boardFamilies in Transition (FIT), a homeless services provider based in Manchester, Dover and Concord, recently elected five new members to their board of directors for two-year terms, and confirmed its executive committee for a one-year term.
7 things you need to know about the homeless
read more…: 7 things you need to know about the homelessWe asked Charlie Sherman of New Horizons, and Mayor Ted Gatsas about the city’s homeless situation. Here’s what they said.
Families in Transition launches new family shelter and resource center
read more…: Families in Transition launches new family shelter and resource centerArmed with electric candles, supporters of Families in Transition took a symbolic walk through the neighborhood toward the new Family Place Resource Center and Shelter on Lake Avenue, which stands now as a beacon of hope for those facing hard times.