Economists may start using the term hyperinflation, which obviously sounds scary and can trigger the kind of run-on limited goods and services we saw at the beginning of the pandemic. It is typically based on war or current events. But don’t panic.
Girls at Work focuses much attention on giving young girls experience that will boost their confidence so they can perform at their best, academically and in their own lives, from an empowered place. Founder Elaine Hamel stressed the importance of teaching girls early on what they are capable of and what connecting them to this mindset can do to change their lives for the better.
As a result of the ongoing pandemic, the past few years have posed levels of challenges not before seen by business owners. Even though restrictions are loosening, and aftershocks that will need to be worked through remain, the entrepreneurial spirit is still alive and well.
Matt Bouchie, the Homeless Outreach Coordinator at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, was named a NH Healthcare Hero and honored during a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, March 2 for his commitment to securing the safety of people living with mental illnesses on our streets.
The Manchester Historic Association has announced that Executive Director John Clayton will be transitioning to a new position as Director of Community Relations, with Jeffrey Barraclough assuming the role of Executive Director.
During this past holiday season, the New Hampshire Association for Justice (NHAJ) continued its annual philanthropic tradition of donating 100 percent of proceeds from live and silent auctions held at our holiday party to a local non-profit. In an effort to assist with the resettlement of Afghan evacuees in our state, NHAJ selected the International Institute of New England (IINE) as this year’s recipient.
Bank of America has made a $50,000 donation worth 100,000 meals to the New Hampshire Food Bank to address food insecurity in the state. In New Hampshire, Feeding America estimates one in nine people are facing food insecurity, including 12 percent of New Hampshire children. As the pandemic continues, hunger relief organizations in New Hampshire and across the country are facing ongoing challenges such as increased demand for their services and rising food prices.
New Hampshire-based non-profit fills executive leadership roles and adds team members to deliver effective affordable housing and homeless services.
The Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) Finance and Facilities Committee received rousing applause on Wednesday night from a crowd grateful for their unanimous recommendation of a proposal to provide $220,123 to four BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth organizations in the greater Manchester area.
With nearly 30-years of management and accounting expertise in the non-profit sector, Gillick arrives with a critical skillset needed to assist GSIL in achieving its mission of serving the disabled through advocacy, education and services.
On Tuesday night, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen confirmed the first-ever set of members to the Manchester Housing Commission, following their nomination on Jan. 18.
Wednesday, January 26, was an ordinary day, but as it concluded, rather than set my alarm for my usual 7 a.m., I set it for 1 a.m. Yes, I would have only a short nap! The alarm went off and I was up and ready to put on my outdoor gear to be at Families in Transition for 2 a.m. For the next 4-5 hours, I was going to walk the cold streets of Manchester and participate in the HUD Point-in-Time (PIT) count.
The program is designed to quickly and effectively target those youth who disengaged from traditional education amid the COVID-19 crisis, re-engage them in HiSET Preparation as an alternative pathway to high school completion, and provide them with comprehensive post-secondary planning and preparation services.
Saying he will “not be blackmailed by the federal government,” nor should the state, House Speaker Sherman Packard introduced his bill to prohibit state enforcement of any federal mandate that requires an individual – as a condition of employment or any other activity – to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Family-friendly exhibit features more than 1,500 model planes and toy aircraft, plus new ‘Find Santa’ interactive challenge, also tree decorated with air sickness bags.
State budget writers accepted more than $12 million in federal pandemic relief money for two projects public health officials believe will help relieve a long-running mental health crisis in the state.
The Board also announced that its previous chair Nathan Saller – who is the CEO of Bellwether Community Credit Union – will lead the search effort for the Chamber’s next president and CEO.
Beyond the obvious insensitivity to the needs of young women in instances of assault, family abuse, or other situations where any logical person would deduce that 65+-year-old men should have absolutely no opinion, I would remind both anti-choice Councilors that while we both create and are responsible for our children, including our daughters, we do not own their bodies.
