New Hampshire Catholic Charities Inc

GROUNDED IN THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST, CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEW HAMPSHIRE RESPONDS TO THOSE IN NEED WITH PROGRAMS THAT HEAL, COMFORT, AND EMPOWER.

ELDERLY CARE, NURSING HOMES, AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES: OUR SEVEN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, LOCATED THROUGHOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE, PROVIDE RESIDENT-CENTERED NURSING AND REHABILITATIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY. OUR ASSISTED LIVING CENTER AND THREE INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS ENABLE THE ELDERLY TO SUCCESSFULLY LIVE ON THEIR OWN, YET WITH THE CARING OVERSIGHT FROM STAFF TO ENSURE THEY ARE MAINTAINING AND LIVING A HEALTHY AND VITAL LIFE.

FOOD BANK: THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOD BANK, A PROGRAM OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEW HAMPSHIRE, DISTRIBUTES APPROXIMATELY 14 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD ANNUALLY TO REGISTERED AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THESE AGENCIES INCLUDE FOOD PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS, ELDERLY MEAL SITES, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AND HOMELESS/EMERGENCY SHELTERS. IN ADDITION TO FOOD DISTRIBUTION, THE FOOD BANK ALSO OPERATES THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. THE CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM TEACHES NECESSARY SKILLS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED, OR RE-ENTERING INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE FOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. THE COOKING MATTERS PROGRAM, AN INITIATIVE OF SHARE OUR STRENGTH, OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLASSES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS TEACHING NUTRITION, BUDGETING, AND MEAL PREPARATION TECHNIQUES. THE FOOD BANK ALSO HAS PRODUCTION GARDENS THAT SUPPLY ITS PROGRAMS AND REGISTERED AGENCIES WITH FRESH PRODUCE. THE FRESH RESCUE PROGRAM ALLOWS THE FOOD BANK TO WORK WITH SUPERMARKETS ON THE RECOVERY OF MUCH-NEEDED PROTEIN PRODUCTS BY SECURING MEAT AND POULTRY THAT ARE CLOSE TO THEIR "SELL BY" DATE AND WOULD OTHERWISE BE DISCARDED. FINALLY, THE FOOD BANK OFFERS SNAP (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) OUTREACH TO HELP ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS ENROLL IN FOOD STAMP PROGRAMS.

CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES: DAY PROGRAM ON THE CAMPUS OF ST. CHARLES CHILDREN'S HOME THAT ALLOWS STAFF TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SERVICES TO SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS FROM LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS. OUR PLACE IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM FOCUSING ON TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT PARENTS BEGINNING WITH PRENATAL TRAINING AND FOLLOWING THE FAMILY THROUGH THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF THE CHILD'S LIFE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTH AND PARENTING EDUCATION, CASEWORK SERVICES, AND MORE. WORKING WITH THE PARENT(S), OUR PLACE HELPS YOUNG ADULTS ESTABLISH A LIFE PLAN AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, AS WELL AS A WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED TO MOVE THEIR LIVES FORWARD. NEW GENERATION PROVIDES SHELTER AND CARE TO PREGNANT AND HOMELESS WOMEN REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, DISABILITY OR ECONOMIC STATUS. CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEW HAMPSHIRE ALSO OFFERS ADOPTION SERVICES AND FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES.

PARISH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: THIS IS A COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES EMERGING SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS IN RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE. PROGRAM STAFF WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING ASSISTANCE AND ALSO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER FAITH-BASED AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH GRASS ROOT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS AND COMBAT SOCIAL ILLS FACING THE POOR AND VULNERABLE AROUND NEW HAMPSHIRE.CLINICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDE MARKET RATE, REDUCED-FEE, AND FREE COUNSELING BY PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS AND MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE GOING THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES.IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS SEEKING TO BECOME AMERICAN CITIZENS. THIS PROGRAM HELPS REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS FROM THE POINT OF ADJUSTMENT (GREEN CARD STATUS) TO NATURALIZATION (CITIZENSHIP). THROUGH THESE SERVICES, WE ENABLE PEOPLE TO FULFILL THEIR DREAMS OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.THE CAREGIVERS HELPS HOMEBOUND ELDERLY AND DISABLED IN THE GREATER MANCHESTER AND NASHUA AREAS MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM. WE PROVIDE RIDES TO MEDICAL AND OTHER ESSENTIAL APPOINTMENTS FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT ACCESS RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, DELIVER FOOD TO THOSE UNABLE TO SHOP ON THEIR OWN, OR SIMPLY PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD LIVE AMID ISOLATION OR LONELINESS. MONADNOCK AT HOME SERVES SENIORS ACROSS THE MONADNOCK REGION, WITH SERVICES, SUPPORT AND CONNECTIONS ENABLING THEM TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT - AND THRIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE SOCIAL, WELLNESS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER COMMUNITY, CREATE NEW FRIENDSHIPS, PREVENT ISOLATION AND PROVIDE LEARNING FOR SHARED CONCERNS THAT ARE COMMON TO THIS STAGE OF LIFE. THIS INCLUDES VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, THE PHARMACY AND OTHER ERRANDS, AS WELL AS HOME MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE, CHECK-IN CALLS, COMPANION VISITS AND MORE.LIBERTY HOUSE SUPPORTS VULNERABLE VETERANS BY CONNECTING THEM TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND PROVIDING A SAFE, SUBSTANCE-FREE TRANSITIONAL HOUSE. STAFF ASSIST WITH RECOVERY, JOB PLACEMENT, AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS. WE ALSO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, COMMUNITY REFERRALS AND VARIOUS ADVOCACY PROGRAMS.CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEW HAMPSHIRE MAKES A DIFFERENCE BY OFFERING PEOPLE HOPE AND EMPOWERMENT THAT STRENGTHENS THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.