Mark Stebbins Community Center effort finds new location on Manchester’s West Side

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, December 1, 2023

After several months of reviewing options and exploring possible sites for a new West Side Manchester community center, the Board of Directors of the Mark Stebbins Community Center (MSCC) and the Board of Commissioners for the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) announced on Thursday the two entities have signed a 75-year lease to build and operate a new facility for local children and residents at Kelley Falls.

Giving Tuesday is a day for NH residents to help their community, nonprofits say

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, November 24, 2023

“Unfortunately, there has not been a decrease in need in communities — in fact, many nonprofits have reported an increased need for services in 2023.”

Nearly 300 community members celebrate at Harbor Care Thanksgiving dinner

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, November 22, 2023

“This is something to be thankful for. It makes me all warm inside,” said one of nearly 300 guests Tuesday at Harbor Care’s annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner.

Housing Update 2023: Projects in the works, from market-rate to affordable units

Wednesday, September 25, 2024Sunday, November 19, 2023

In total there are approximately 2,288 housing units accounted for in the data – some already completed and occupied and others in process, or on hold.

Girls on the Run 5K: Bakersville students make strides toward ‘Confidence through Accomplishment’

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, November 19, 2023

Wrapping up another year of confidence and skill building with their annual 5K, Girls on the Run on Saturday welcomed 40 teams from around the state to Memorial Field, including 25 third and fourth-grade girls from Bakersville Elementary in Manchester.

NH Writers Project to benefit from NH Charitable Gaming Program Nov. 17-Dec. 1

Sunday, June 16, 2024Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Proceeds will go toward supporting NH Writers Project mission, which is to foster good writing and support authors around New Hampshire.

Nov. 21: 30th Annual FIT fundraising breakfast for Homelessness and Food Insecurity

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, November 13, 2023

Families in Transition will host the 30th Annual Breakfast on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Hundreds of businesses, political and community leaders will gather at the organization’s largest annual fundraiser to kick off the holiday season with heartfelt giving in support of people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the Granite State. Last year, the event drew more than 520 people and raised $250,000 to support the mission of preventing and breaking the cycle of homelessness.

Nov. 9: Aviation Museum of NH to hold volunteer open house

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, November 2, 2023

Find out how you can help a museum/educational center make a difference, and have fun doing it.

Foundation for Healthy Communities offers health insurance assistance during Nov. 1 open enrollment kick-off event

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, October 30, 2023

With Open Enrollment beginning November 1, 2023, and ending January 15, 2024, the Foundation for Healthy Communities is pleased to announce free health insurance navigation services to New Hampshire residents who need to apply for and enroll in health insurance through Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Mayoral finalists hold cordial Chamber of Commerce debate

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, October 20, 2023

Thursday’s Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate was sponsored by Eversource, Bellwether Community Credit Union and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Moderator Scott Spradling joked that it could have been sponsored by the Hallmark Channel given the cordiality between candidates Kevin Cavanaugh and Jay Ruais.

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