Event celebrated program successes, provided updates on the agency’s strategic plan and centers of excellence, and distributed two awards
Manchester, NH, October 23, 2025—More than 300 dignitaries, community leaders, business professionals, donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters of Easterseals NH & VT gathered with the organization’s staff and clients at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown hotel today for its 2025 Annual Celebration.
The breakfast event featured remarks from agency leadership and uplifting success stories from the Easterseals NH & VT community, focusing on a central theme of “inspiring possibilities.” Information regarding the advancement of Easterseals NH & VT’s strategic plan and centers of excellence was also presented. This included updates on the agency’s newly opened Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin, NH, as well as the Gammon Academy School, and the Early Childhood Centers of Excellence in Manchester, NH.
“This year’s achievements are a testament to the shared vision and unwavering dedication of our staff and community partners,” said Maureen Beauregard, President & CEO of Easterseals NH & VT. “The trust, collaboration, and commitment of our stakeholders have been the cornerstone of our progress, and we’re excited to continue building on that success together.”
A longstanding community partner and a staff member also received formal recognition for their contributions during the event. The Mary Gale Foundation received the David P. Goodman Award for its support of Easterseals NH since 2005 and continues to provide funding for many local projects and services that improve the lives of low-income women.
Gretchen Cook, Director of Residential Services, received the Easterseals NH & VT President’s Award. With over two decades specifically dedicated to Easterseals NH Residential Education Services, it is a testament to her enduring passion, commitment, and expertise in uplifting the lives of those she serves.
Easterseals NH & VT appreciates the support of its title sponsor, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well as its other sponsors. Silver Sponsors: Bellwether Community Credit Union, CGI Business Solutions; Bronze Sponsors: Alera Group, Bartley Financial, Sheehan Phinney; and Table Sponsors: AmeriHealth Caritas NH, Baker Newman Noyes, BrandIt, EVR Advertising, McLane Middleton, North Branch Construction/JSA Architects/TF Moran, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Sigmund Software, and Wieczorek Insurance.
Proceeds from Annual Celebration ticket sales benefit programs of Easterseals NH & VT, a leading social services agency committed to elevating all abilities and providing the best-in-class services to thousands of children, families, adults, seniors, and Veterans annually.
About Easterseals NH & VT
Established in 1936, Easterseals NH & VT provides exceptional services to ensure that all people of all abilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. Throughout New Hampshire and Vermont, the organization serves the diverse needs of about 19,000 children, families, adults, seniors, military personnel, and Veterans with a wide range of abilities and needs each year. The organization does this through comprehensive, outcome-driven services and programs covering early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, family and physical disability services, substance use treatment, and care coordination.
For more information, visit eastersealsnh.org or follow us @EastersealsNH on Facebook.
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