Proving ground: CHOICES pilot program steers at-risk youth away from crime through mentorship

    read more…: Proving ground: CHOICES pilot program steers at-risk youth away from crime through mentorship

    he Manchester Police Department is backing an initiative called CHOICES (Creating Hope Opportunities Inspiring Change Excellence & Success) that pairs formerly incarcerated adults with at-risk youth to help steer them away from crime and toward more positive life paths.

    Bean Foundation announces $178K in grants to local non-profits

    read more…: Bean Foundation announces $178K in grants to local non-profits

    The Norwin S. and Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation has awarded grants made at its June 2024 funding meeting totaling over $178,000 across six organizations. These grants will support non-profit organizations in the communities of Manchester and Amherst that provide services in the areas of human services, education, public benefit, and the environment.