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Hunter’s Journey to Success with Easterseals Youth Transitional Services
In 2024, Hunter faced challenges that led to his removal from public school and a referral to an out of district special education placement. However, long waitlists left him stuck at home with his mother for months.
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Building Easterseals VT: Forty Years of Impact
Did you know that Easterseals VT traces its beginnings back to 1979? At that time, the Commissioner of Mental Health and Deputy Commissioner of Vermont recruited Mark Johnson to start a program focused on teaching family group homes
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Military & Veterans Campus is Officially Open!
On June 15th, the first residents of the Military & Veterans Campus moved in.
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Donor Spotlight: David Kingston of Kingston’s Karts
We are proud to recognize David Kingston, owner of Kingston’s Karts, as a generous new donor to Veterans Count. Since the summer of 2024, David has been donating a portion of his monthly sales to support veterans across New Hampshire and Vermont. His commitment is deeply personal—his father served in the Army during World War…
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Easterseals VT Celebrates 40 Years!
Easterseals Vermont is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! The years 1985-2025 mark four decades of meaningful impact on children and families across Vermont. This year, we’re taking time to reflect on our past and acknowledge the key individuals who have contributed to the growth of Easterseals VT.
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Eversource 5K in Manchester helps raise funds for Easterseals New Hampshire
Dozens of runners filled the streets of downtown Manchester on Thursday for the 27th annual Eversource Walk & 5K.
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Avengers, Assemble! Meet the Eversource Walk’s Most Dedicated Staff Team
Each June, our Eversource Walk & 5K Run brings together more than a thousand participants from across New Hampshire in a powerful show of community. Among them, the Adult Services Avengers have become a driving force—both in spirit and in participation.
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Pamela Hawkes Interview on WMNH 95.3FM The Morning Show
Want to learn more about the Eversource Walk & 5K Run? Listen to our own Pamela Hawkes’ interview on WMNH’s 95.3FM The Morning Show.
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Fostering Community: Melissa’s Journey Through Shared Living
In a quiet New Hampshire town, a household thrives on community, support, and mutual respect. At the heart of it all is Melissa, a dedicated shared living provider who has spent the past five years opening her home to adults with disabilities.
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Early Childhood Centers of Excellence Help Marissa’s Daughters Thrive
When Marissa became a mother in March 2020, the world was shutting down. Her daughter, Hadley, was born the very week the Covid-19 lockdowns began—a time marked by fear, isolation, and uncertainty.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Taylor’s Journey with Easterseals NH
Taylor didn’t expect a pumpkin painting activity to shape her college experience—but a fall afternoon at Easterseals NH’s Early Childhood Centers of Excellence (ECCE) in Manchester did just that.
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Angel’s Journey to Embracing Life Again
Angel was referred to Easterseals VT’s Compass program two years ago after her mother, Karleen, reached out through the Easterseals VT website, desperately seeking assistance for her daughter. She expressed that Angel’s quality of life was poor and that she was unhappy with her existence and the body she was born into.