More than $14 million in federal grants earmarked for NH organizations helping the homeless

Friday, January 17, 2025Friday, January 17, 2025

This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and the Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP), which work with nonprofits, states and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals, families and youth, as well as individuals fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

New board chair, executive committee appointments for Families in Transition

Thursday, January 16, 2025

The Board of Directors for Families in Transition selected Stephen Norton, previously with SolutionHealth, as its Chair and appointed the following members to their executive committee.

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

Sunday, June 30, 2024

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.

34th Annual Walk Against Hunger returns to Veteran’s Park on May 19

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, May 10, 2024

The long-standing annual event serves as a key source of support for all the programs under Families in Transition, including emergency shelter, housing, food, dining, and substance use treatment. Demand for FIT services has risen through the course of the year, making this event even more critical.

Families in Transition welcomes new leadership team members

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, May 8, 2023

Daniel Kern has been hired to serve as Chief Financial Officer and Kerry Pellerin, as Chief Human Resources officer.

Harry Chapin: Gone 40 years but his music and activism on poverty and hunger continues

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, July 19, 2021

This is the story of how internet, pandemic and social media can come together for the greater good. If you know of and love Harry Chapin and his music, there are ways to support what he inspired throughout this piece.

City teams with treatment providers in renewed effort to respond to addiction epidemic

Sunday, January 19, 2025Friday, February 2, 2018

The Manchester Fire Department will work with local organizations to continue operating as a 24-hour access point for those seeking help.

Granite Leaders Program seeks homeless or formerly homeless participants

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Upon 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

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, February 22, 2017

The $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

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, February 6, 2017

The 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.

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