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    President and CEO Maureen Beauregard Featured in BizCastNH Podcast

    Maureen recently talked with BizCastNH about her career leading nonprofits and the tough social issues facing New Hampshire residents today. Her discussion also touched on Easterseals NH’s major development projects, strategic and business planning, and the importance of staff input.

  • Press Release

    Easterseals NH & VT Appoints New Executive Committee and Welcomes New Board Members

    Manchester, NH, January 30, 2024– Easterseals NH & VT has appointed a new executive committee, including Bryan Bouchard, Chair; Tom Sullivan, Vice Chair; Bradford Cook, Esq., Secretary; and Paul Voegelin, Treasurer. Members of the executive committee provide overall leadership to the nonprofit’s board of directors.

  • Stories

    Being There for Dawn & Kayden 

    Seven years ago, Dawn was posed with the biggest decision of her life when her son’s ex-girlfriend approached her, telling her she was pregnant and unsure what to do unless Dawn wanted to adopt the child. Dawn was her grandchild’s only hope, with neither parent able to care for him at that time.

  • Kearstyn holding her daughter outdoors.

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    Hard Work and Determination Pay Off

    When Kearstyn was referred to Easterseals Vermont by the Department of Family Services, she was a new mom juggling an extreme set of circumstances. Her substance use was putting custody of her infant daughter, Armani, at risk. Her case was in family court. What Kearstyn did next would make all the difference in keeping them…

  • Novalee meets firefighters as she explores her future career potential.

    Stories

    The Power of Trust for Novalee

    Novalee comes from a large, close-knit family in Rutland. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she and her family, already struggling to make ends meet, lost everything in a house fire.

  • kendy sitting on a couch with two children either side. everyone is smiling.

    Stories

    Where Adoptive Families Can Turn for Support

    Adopting a child comes with many rewards. But the process is not without challenges. Kendy is so appreciative of Easterseals Vermont’s Post Permanency Services. Her support person, Jill, has been there for all her ups and downs, providing one-on-one support, answering questions, and helping her connect to resources.

  • Members of M%T Bank and Easterseals VT staff holding a large check.

    Press Release

    Easterseals VT and M&T Bank Partner to Support Barre Community Relief Fund as Flood Clean-up Continues

    The power of community coming together in a time of need Barre, VT – After the Central Vermont area was devastated by disastrous floods earlier this summer, it left a domino effect, impacting everyone in different ways. Easterseals VT was gearing up to host its second annual Over The Edge event in the heart of…

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    Easterseals NH, VT & Farnum Partners With DailyPay

  • Blog Post

    Grateful for the Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation

    Thank you for your continued support of Easterseals Vermont’s children and families!

  • Stories

    Why Two Young Vermonters Are Going Over The Edge for Easterseals VT

    Vermonters Aiden Katz and Alycin Smith plan to participate in Over The Edge for Easterseals VT on July 22, 2023.

  • Press Release

    Making a Trip Down to Pay it Forward

    Vermonters Aiden Katz and Alycin Smith plan to participate in Over The Edge for Easterseals VT on July 22, 2023. But they’re rappelling down the 11-story North Barre Manor for much more than the thrill.