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    The Impact of All Youth Count on a Former Foster Youth and Her Family

    For former foster youth like Kendall, transitioning to independent adulthood is often filled with challenges, especially when it comes to securing stable housing.  As a single mother of two young children, Kendall struggled to make ends meet in a small, overcrowded apartment. Her children shared a small bedroom, and she constantly worried about whether she…

  • Lucas, a 2024 camper, helped present the check at the conclusion of the event.

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    NEW HAMPSHIRE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION’S 53RD ANNUAL RIDE-IN RAISES MORE THAN $105,000 FOR EASTERSEALS NH’S CAMP SNO-MO

    Hundreds of Granite State snowmobilers gathered with community leaders and officials at the Town & Country Inn and Resort in Shelburne last weekend for the 53rd annual Ride-In fundraiser for Camp Sno-Mo, Easterseals NH’s nationally recognized overnight camping and recreation program located in Gilmanton Ironworks for youth and adults with disabilities.

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    Easterseals NH Discusses Military & Veterans Campus on “We’ve Got Your Six” Podcast

    Easterseals New Hampshire’s Chief Military and Veterans Services Officer Allen Aldenberg and Major Gifts Officer Kathy Flynn were recent guests on the “We’ve Got Your Six” podcast, hosted by Ginger Munson and Jeff Chidester on WFEA-AM Radio.

  • Boy holding up a fish he just caught at the 2024 Camp Sno Mo fishing derby

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    Reeling in the Dream: How multiple agencies come together to make Camp Sno-Mo’s Fishing Derby a reality

    Fishing is a timeless activity that can be enjoyed by people of any age or ability. At Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo in Gilmanton Iron Works, various organizations come together to ensure that youth with disabilities can experience the joy of this enduring skill each year.

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    A True Camping Experience for Katie

    A chance encounter with Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo Director Chris Ellis at a local business conference led Carrie of Wolfeboro to enroll her teen daughter, Katie, in a weeklong session. Katie, who has Down syndrome and various medical needs, had previously attended other area camps with her older twin sisters but had never stayed…

  • Lucas laying down on the top of a mountain

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    Camp Sno-Mo Expands Lucas’ World

    Attending Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo was a huge step for Lucas. It would be the teen camper’s first extended period away from the familiar walls of his home. His mother, Heather, admitted she wasn’t initially sure how well her son would handle being in such a new environment for an entire week.

  • Easterseals NH & VT gathered with agency staff, clients, and their families at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown hotel for the agency’s Annual Celebration Breakfast

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    Easterseals NH & VT holds its 2024 Annual Celebration Breakfast

    More than 300 community leaders, business professionals, donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters of Easterseals NH & VT gathered with agency staff, clients, and their families at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown hotel today for its 2024 Annual Celebration.

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    EASTERSEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFERS FREE STATEWIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN SOCIAL SERVICES

    Easterseals NH, which supports approximately 16,000 children, adults, seniors, and veterans of all abilities each year, will provide more than 100 free statewide training opportunities to direct support professionals working with social service agencies across the state as part of its newly established Training Center of Excellence.

  • Photo of the Champlin Place Rochester Apartment ribbon cutting in Rochester, NH.

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    Thinking Local, Acting Big: Easterseals NH’s Community-First Strategy

    In New Hampshire, the name Easterseals is familiar—it's a promise of hands-on, life-changing support for people of all abilities, all incomes, and at all stages of life. While its national counterpart focuses on broad advocacy, Easterseals New Hampshire (NH) is elbow-deep in the day-to-day work of transforming lives.

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    Easterseals NH Community-Based Services: Mike’s Story

    Read Mike's story and discover how Easterseals NH transformed his life through integrated services and community support.

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    Easterseals New Hampshire receives a state-funded grant to train direct support professionals

    Easterseals NH, a leading social services agency committed to elevating all abilities, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a state-funded grant to train direct support professionals working for organizations across New Hampshire.

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    Community-Based Services home undergoes complete renovation

    In this short video, Renee Fisher offers a tour of the newly renovated CBS home in Manchester.  The residence for women features three, 3-bedroom units complete with modern kitchens and laundry.  This is one of 20 CBS homes for Easterseals across the state of New Hampshire.