New Hampshire Resident is Dedicating Boston Marathon Run to Granite United Way

Saturday, June 15, 2024Thursday, March 30, 2017

It takes a lot of dedication, training and, most of all, planning, to run the annual Boston Marathon. But for Meredith Stidham, it has been a dream she’s planned for nearly a decade. And those who know Meredith, Vice President of Community Impact at Granite United Way, know there isn’t a plan or spreadsheet she doesn’t love.

Manchester fire stations are now Safe Stations for addicts wanting to begin recovery

Monday, November 4, 2024Thursday, May 5, 2016

The City of Manchester announced a groundbreaking “Safe Station” initiative and an expansion of the Granite United Way’s 2-1-1NH service. Safe Station will utilize the ten 24/7/365 fire houses throughout the city and will serve as a designated safe environment for individuals seeking assistance. It is a starting point for drug/substance users who may not know where to begin the treatment and recovery process.

Dean Christon steps up as Granite United Way Board Chairman

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Granite United Way is pleased to announce that Dean J. Christon, Executive Director of New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, has graciously stepped into the position of Board Chair. This January, K. Mark Primeau, President and CEO of Bank of New Hampshire, proudly passed the torch to Christon after his service since 2014.

Local charities looking for support on #GivingTuesday

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Granite United Way will be among the thousands of charities across the nation that help raise awareness to this giving season kick off. #GIVINGTUESDAY was created to celebrate generosity during the holiday season, following two of the largest shopping days of the year (Black Friday and Cyber Monday.)

Operation Warm: Firefighters deliver 300 coats and long-term commitment to kids in need

Saturday, January 18, 2025Friday, December 19, 2014

“When we hear ‘coat drive’ we don’t expect new coats. These are just beautiful, and wonderfully appreciated,” Savard said of the Operation Warm delivery. “They’re bright and colorful, and this is the beginning of a great relationship with the Manchester Fire Department.”

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