Mel Gosselin brings 25 years of dynamic leadership in the for-profit and non-profit worlds, including 13 years as Executive Director of the New Hampshire Food Bank, which, under Gosselin’s tenure, grew to become the state’s largest non-profit food distribution center.
SNHU alumnus Jon Talbot launched an online petition at Change.org with close to 1,200 signatures so far, and also has created a Facebook event for a meeting of like-minded students, alumni and residents, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. at the on-campus Quill restaurant in an effort to save the program.
Easterseals New Hampshire announced last week that Nancy Rollins of New London has been appointed to the position of Chief Strategy Officer for New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.
Two teams of New Hampshire lawyers and judges – team Liberty in green jerseys and team Justice in white – went head-to-head to raise money for Pro Bono, a program of the NH Bar Association that screens calls from the public and matches cases with attorneys who are willing to provide free legal services.
A set of shows scheduled for April in Manchester at the SNHU Arena will be among the Ringling Bros. last.
Michaels Crafts stores has issued a recall on three “salt rock” products, due to fire hazard.
“I connected with so many women in this business that felt compelled and comfortable enough to share their most private and traumatic experiences with me. I realized that the store wasn’t just about helping people have healthy sexual relationships, or women especially being more comfortable with their sexuality, but that it provided a platform to help connect women to the help they need for their own healing,” says Sophia Raymond.
St. Mary’s Bank recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Bhutanese Community of New Hampshire (BCNH) in Manchester and Concord, to further BCNH’s mental health services program.
Brentwood resident Eileen Groll Liponis has been named the new Food Bank executive director, replacing Mel Gosselin, who resigned last year.
It is one of the largest single donations to date for the community center, which is focused on providing a support network for those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.
The Granite YMCA is offering new members an opportunity to join without having to pay a membership join fee starting Thursday, December 29 – Tuesday, January 31.
This institute will be tasked with developing and bio-manufacturing tissues and organs that can be transplanted into patients, particularly injured American service members.
Motorists can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile.
CASA – the Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire – welcomes Nick Giacoumakis as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
Elliot Health System announced construction of a 58,000-square-foot medical center at 24 Leavy Drive Bedford with a ceremonial ground-breaking on Dec. 15. The new building, expected to open in January 2018, will allow for expanded services and access to primary care doctors, specialists, and ancillary services.
Next bootcamp for kids, tweens and teens in Manchester is Jan. 8. Register now.
As part of its commitment to help create a better you, a better us, and a better community, The Granite YMCA invites everyone to re-imagine the Y by visiting www.graniteymca.org on Dec. 20, to enjoy an entirely new and improved online experience.
The BIA will add a new position, director of workforce development, to oversee Workforce Accelerator 2025 beginning in January. Initial funding for the initiative comes from the BIA, the Charitable Foundation and Fidelity Investments. The partnership is seeking additional funders to support the initiative.
Mr. Mac’s held its “Give Hope. Get Mac” event to support the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition during the month of October. Mr. Mac’s donated $1 for every Take and Bake order of their macaroni and cheese specialties.
Building On Hope is accepting submissions from in-state, non-profit organizations in need of significant improvements to facilities they operate. Since it formed in 2009, Building On Hope has completed $3.6 million in renovations to four New Hampshire organizations including Easter Seals NH, Girls Incorporated, Opportunity Networks and Manchester Police Athletic League (MPAL) through donated goods and labor.