Concord Nonprofits and Charities

The Water Project is a wonderful humanitarian organization that I'm proud to partner with. Access to clean water is one of the most basic necessities of life and we often take for granted how easy it is for us to just turn on a tap. The work of this organization is truly transforming lives by providing access to clean water and improving the health and well-being of thousands. I enjoyed being able to contribute to a specific water project and receive updates and pictures on how my contribution was making a difference. The best part of all though, was seeing the smiles on people's faces in villages where new wells were installed. This gift of clean water has brought renewed hope to so many communities and I'm grateful to be able to support this impactful work.

We love visiting red river theater .we appreciate the movie offerings; from independent new releases to timeless classics. Truly something for everyone

In my position as the New Hampshire Nonpoint Source Management Program Coordinator, I have had the good fortune to partner with the New Hampshire Rivers Council on several stream and watershed restoration projects across the state. The New Hampshire Rivers Council identifies both environmental protection and restoration challenges head-on, often serving as a fiscal agent, project coordinator, and advocate for individuals, communities, other organizations, and even native brook trout to give them a voice and achieve the environmental restoration or protection goals they have. The work in the McQuesten Brook watershed in Manchester and Bedford, New Hampshire, spearheaded by the New Hampshire Rivers Council is testament to the vision, commitment, resourcefulness, and experience of an organization committed to achieving success in an urban environment where multiple dams and culverts have been removed to restore habitat and stream passage for a population of native eastern brook trout. The watershed-scale work initiated by the New Hampshire Rivers Council that continues to this day resulted in McQuesten Brook being removed from the list of impaired waters in New Hampshire. Always a privilege to partner with the New Hampshire Rivers Council as it is always a value-added experience as we work to achieve common goals to protect and restore over 17,000 miles of stream and rivers in the Granite State.

The actual facility doesn't seem too bad, if you can get past the unappealing locker rooms and cardio room that makes you sweat the second you step in solely because of the high temp, but my kids and I really only use the pool, and a couple of parents/guardians along with I myself have discussed concerns about pool safety and etiquette. For the most part, the young adults and teens that I often see on Thursdays and Saturdays seem to do their jobs decently well although I am more concerned with the supervisors and the profanity that I, and other parents and children(!) have been subject to hearing. One young woman who teaches lessons and seems to be some sort of a supervisor is specifically concerning. The conversations she has with the young male lifeguards who can't be older than 14 or 15 are wildly inappropriate, ranging from her own romantic relationship with her own colleague(!) to her sexual experiences with him as well as others (yes she talks about this often and well within earshot of me). The lifeguard(s) on duty as well as parents like me are subject to listening while young children are near. Not only am I concerned for our kids, but I'm concerned for the teen guards who are clearly uncomfortable. You would think that a supervisor wouldn't distract guards on duty, let alone force them to listen to such inappropriate stories. This must be some form of workplace harassment, as I can't count how many times I've overheard these conversations and I pity the young guards that are exposed to this. Although I don't know her name, the supervisor should really learn workplace manners and common respect for those around her as well as self control considering her flagrant disregard for any responsibility and consideration for the kids, their parents, and her own subordinates.

This place just out right sucks, only reason I gave it 1star is because I can't give it a negative star...<br> Have been a resident of over 4years and can't believe the bs, and some of the neighbors are pieces of crap as well..<br>The maintenance group is improperly trained, they do not do necessary repairs on timely fashion, so far in the last calendar year we've had nine inspections because they can't get their act together.<br>I am disabled and my wife is currently disabled because of broken back. We follow the plow guidelines and move vehicles so they can clean the parking lots. Subsequently when the plows go by on a private road they bury the vehicles making it physically impossible for me or her to go anywhere that's important and necessary such as doctor's appointments. I took it upon myself to use my truck to move the snow from around her car so we can make the doctor's appointment, The neighbors being so petty called the office and took pictures and says I'm plowing illegally when all I'm trying to do is move the snow from the car so we can get to the doctors SMH. All they would have to do is tell the plow people to push the snow on the other side of the road where there is no parking talk about not having any fn common sense since this is a private roadway leading into the units..<br> They say there is free heat,bs, the propane is free but the furnace uses as much energy as the electric stove so how in the hell is that free.<br> They do not have state approved handicap parking spots, or even New Hampshire housing approved parking spots that are van accessible.. I forgot to hang my placard and one of the nosy neighbors took a picture and said I was parked there illegally and sent the picture to the office which ended up being a chain of BS from the office.<br> They do not treat the tenants as people,all they give a crap about is their damn money. Their affiliation with the state of New Hampshire should be terminated immediately. There is no public playground for the kids in the development to play in in the nearest one is miles and miles and miles away at the local school which isn't local. That alone violates state housing laws and the other residents wonder why the kids have nothing to do except get into mischief.. something really needs to happen and get these people out of control before more bad things happen there and I'm speaking of the area in bow New Hampshire...Dicandra drive... At all costs do not even think about going there, we went there because it is a beautiful area but I am telling you many nice people moved out because they can't handle the way they were treated and I'm leaving as soon as possible.. some of the other people were blind physically and we're not even given handicapped accessibility... For your own safety and sanity do not go there or anywhere else with this company..

The Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire provides high quality advocacy that empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Merrimack County to make choices that are right for them. Because of the Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire, survivors have a place to turn to when they are feeling most vulnerable and unsafe.

We support CityHope because they meet real tangible human needs within the Greater Concord community. They provide food, financial assistance, and mentoring to the financially vulnerable. Their approach is more of hand-up than hand-out, focusing on building relationships with their clients to empower and encourage. They do indeed provide hope.

WE got the loan I believe for a landlord!! It has been verified by a few other members. Foxfire took us over day 1, raised the rent $85 in the middle of a pandemic, and skewed websites, treating us like they own it! and several other ROC NH have lied a lot to us!! Foxfire seems to have taken a hold on ROC NH! They are working with ROC NH to keep us in the dark, also took over for our BOD! They are skewing the ROC NH to deplete us to their total control, without any approval for anything!! Foxfire made the rules, shoved it to turn in your neighbor for not following their ridiculous rules, evict, harass us 24/7. Everything is like a landlord why should we pay membership fees when we aren't getting any benefits!? They are even taking over <br>I can't get in touch with anyone that is up above to ROC USA!! ROC NH leads everything back to Foxfire. ROC NH is not an organization, it's an affiliate of ROC USA!

There is a staff member named Melanie, who should be fired or given an extreme amount of training. The sad part is she is a manager there. When speaking with her about forms that would need to be filled out to get my brother a mental evaluation done, she spoke to me unprofessionally and inappropriately. Giving opinions and judgment towards my brother. Her attitude towards my brother and myself was completely unprofessional and I hope she thinks twice next time when working with someone trying to get a loved one help versus thinking of them as trash that's not worth your time. I could even hear herself and another coworker SNICKERING laughing quietly while I was clearly upset and hurt by the way I was being treated. She had a complete disregard for me who does not have a mental health issue... I can not imagine how she treats people who do...

This non-profit was established in January 2020 and immediately obtained certification for 501(c)3 status in February, after 6 months of planning and one sponsored activity - a 3-day/4-night, all expenses paid tour of Washington, DC, and round-trip transportation via Amtrak from Vermont, for a WWII Veteran to see the monuments and visit the museums that he'd last visited when he'd been deployed over 50 years ago.<br><br>Then COVID-19 bogged things down, but the organization remains optimistic that it will soon be possible to obtain grant funding and/or private donations to sponsor other deserving beneficiaries in similar reward trips.

Five Rivers Conservation Trust is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Five Rivers Conservation Trust meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Five Rivers Conservation Trust has demonstrated to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission its commitment to excellence. Accredited land trusts meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. These land trusts demonstrate their commitment to excellence by adopting Land Trust Standards and Practices, the ethical and technical guidelines for the responsible operation of a land trust, and meeting the accreditation requirements drawn from them. Learn More: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org.

i have volunteered with Coalition for Open Democracy for several years. The organization has worked tirelessly to bring attention to the matter of Big Money in Politics and the need for campaign finance reform to the voters of America. I believe that was accomplished with their NH Rebellion project. Consistently bird-dogging presidential candidates during the NH primary forced the issue to the forefront of political discussions. Every single candidate addressed it at least one time.

This organization was established 150 years ago to heal the wounds of the North and South following the civil war through agriculture. It is a National Organization that became known as the friend of the farmer. Today, the Grange is still in agriculture helping to educate the farm in the new learning of today's methods to modernize farming. There are many more different types of farming not just dairy or beef cattle farming, but horses, goats, pig, chickens, organic vegetable growing, it give people of all ages a chance to learn about agriculture either through school or lraining in the field;; the Grange also promotes Community Service to help those who can not have a farm but participate in community gardens, having gardens set up in the community one day a week where farms can bring their products to country fairs and they have them judged in different categories. The Concord Grange sponsors many activities in the community such as the Christmas tree Lighting. we also ccelebrate Hannukah for those who donate celebrate Christmas. We try to bring the community together through our activities.

I worked for GSIL for two years. And was let go or fired a week before Christmas of 2015. Due to be written up for being what they stated I was missing work too much, and not dependable. And wanted me to sign a paper stating this. I thought it was so unfair. As I have been suffering with an medical or health illness that is out of my control. I have been suffering on and off with for a few months. Which could have been spread to the elderly, younger children or people with weak immune systems. I had doctor's notes for every time I had to be out of work, and the reason why, and how long. It isn't some thing I wanted to have to suffer with. As I am sure others with medical or health issues. Don't stand in the front of the line and when they call out, Shingles, Long Term MRSA or any other sort of illness. I don't stand in front of the line so to speak and raise my hand to be sick and miss work. As I am sure no one else does either. And people have no control of what they are dealt with through out their lives. They have to handle it the best they can. I understand NH. has no rules or regulations, they can fire at will. Which I think is awful if a company lets some one go, do to medical or health problems or even mental health issues, again out of some ones control. And GSIL is a CONSUMER BASED ORGANIZATIONS: WHICH MEANS THE PERSON OR PATIENT OR THEIR FAMILY WHO HIRES YOU, IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE RIGHT TO LET YOU GO. And I know the person I worked for two years very well. And this person liked me, thought I was a good worker, hard worker, was pleased with my work and the care I gave to them. And was expecting me back to work along with my fellow co-workers as my doctor's note had stated. And this person or patient that hired me, before they would have fired me or let me go, would have spoken to me, asked why I was missing so much work, and would have given me a warning, or said that my hours had to be filled, as this person needed their care meet also, so my hours would have been given to others who wanted and could do more hours. And when I returned to work, it could have been just fill in, until hours opened back up. And I would have understood. But for GSIL, a home health agency, a consumer based home health agency, with nursing staff, helping and taking care of patients or people that can not do to some reason or other. You think being a home health agency, they would understand, and take into consideration that workers or human also, and get sick too. And if they have a doctor's note, and do every thing by procedure to make sure the patient and that the company knows what is going on. Letting go, firing a worker or saying they are not a dependable or a good worker do to missing work, because of a medical or health problem out of the persons control. THE GSIL, HOME HEALTH AGENCY, SHOULD BE ASHAMED, EMBARRASSED ON WHAT THEY DID TO ME, AND HOW THEY MAY TREAT OTHERS. THEY SHOULD RETHINK THEIR EXPATATIONS ON WHAT MAKES A WORKER, A DEPENDABLE PERSON, A GOOD WORKER, A HARD WORKER. A WORKER SHOULDN'T BE BASED ON NOT BEING DEPENDABLE, OR NOT A GOOD WORKER DO TO MEDICAL, HEALTH OR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OUT OF THE PERSONS CONTROL. SO I FIND THIS TO BE AWFUL, THEY SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED AND ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES FOR WHAT THEY DID TO ME. AND HOW THEY CONDUCT THEIR HOME HEALTH AGENCY. AS IF THEY DO THIS OR TREAT THEIR WORKERS LIKE THIS. AS A PATIENT SEEKING HOME HEALTH CARE OR A LOVED ONE LOOKING FOR HOME HEALTH CARE FOR A LOVED ONE, IS REALLY A HOME HEALTH AGENCY YOU WANT CARING FOR SOME ONE YOU LOVE, IF THEY HAVE THAT LITTLE VALUES IN THEIR COMPANY????? SOME THING GOOD TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE CHOOSING GSIL FOR LOVED ONES.

The Lantos Foundation was established to continue Tom Lantos' proud legacy as an ardent champion for human rights by carrying, in his words, "the noble banner of human rights to every corner of the world." <br> <br>The Lantos Foundation proudly celebrates Religious Freedom as one of our core principles. We believe that all people must be allowed to practice and express their own religious view, or lack thereof, with impunity. As a Holocaust survivor, Tom Lantos knew that one's religion is integral to their being and the ability to practice that religion freely is a basic human right that must be vigilantly protected. While our work aims to protect people of all faiths, a good deal of our Religious Freedom efforts are focused on stemming the tide of anti-Semitism, particularly across the Middle East and Europe. <br> <br>In 2015, the Lantos Foundation launched our signature Religious Freedom event, the Solidarity Sabbath. In its inaugural year, the Solidarity Sabbath brought together world leaders from 24 countries on a single day to express their support for the fight against anti-Semitism in Europe and North America. We envision the Solidarity Sabbath evolving each year to highlight the plights of other persecuted religions around the world. <br> <br>The Lantos Foundation is committed to giving voice to global citizens living under brutal regimes that ignore basic rights and use ruthless tactics to maintain their power. By working to promote fairness, justice, and basic citizen protections, we believe that human rights at large are better protected and advanced. To date, our work has focused largely on China and Russia, providing platforms to prisoners and activists in both countries that help tell their stories in an unfiltered way and provide the attention necessary to exact change. <br> <br>In the near future, the Lantos Foundation plans to launch an annual Rule of Law Lecture, where we intend to provide a prominent political dissident a safe, global platform to offer perspective on Rule of Law issues in his or her home country, the challenges those citizens face, and what can be done to bring productive change. <br> <br>Given the role the global corporations play in modern society's everyday lives, the Lantos Foundation feels strongly that those entities be held accountable for the impact their operations have on citizens around the world and their basic human rights. It is no longer enough to hold only governments responsible for their citizens well-being when corporations can often hold the same amount of influence. We seek to encourage all businesses and business leaders to fully consider the human impact of their work, especially as it relates to basic human rights. <br> <br>The idea of Corporate Responsibility grew out of a 2007 Congressional hearing in which then House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Lantos scolded Internet executives for violating user privacy rights in authoritarian countries. These practices often resulted in the imprisonment of citizens seeking to use their voices to enact change. Given that background, the Lantos Foundation has a special focus on Internet freedom issues. We also desire to recognize good corporate actors and expose bad corporate actors in a public way. <br> <br>The Lantos Foundation was formed to preserve the incredible legacy of the late Congressman Tom Lantos. His extraordinary life story saw his transformation from a precocious child, to a Holocaust survivor, to an outspoken voice against communism and economics professor, and finally, to a leading voice in Congress. Those experiences gave Tom a vision that shaped generations through his work in education, human rights, and public service. See below to learn more about the projects that further the legacy that Tom so boldy and bravely put forth: www.lantosfoundation.org.

"My story begins two years ago, <br>I met a guy and got pregnant, both our families <br>pressured me to have an abortion. <br>I would lying awake in my bed month after, dreaming about the <br>operation room and reliving that terrible moment. <br>After a while, I met a new guy and told him the story, he was <br>very supportive and a few months later I found myself at <br>the same spot, pregnant. <br>Again everyone tried to convince me but this time <br>I had Yardan, the Committee For The Rescue Of Israels Babies-EFRAT volunteer by my side to <br>help me carry on with it. <br>Now I have my beloved baby with me! <br>If it wasn't for C.R.I.B-EFRAT who were the only ones who understood <br>the value of the life of a newborn I would have made <br>that terrible mistake again, thanks C.R.I.B-EFRAT and their donors <br>G-D bless you all"

New Hampshire Association for the Blind has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services (NAC). NAC is the only accrediting body that solely focuses on standards and best practices for blind and low vision services with the consumer in mind. New Hampshire Association for the Blind has demonstrated that it meets or exceeds the standards set by NAC for delivery of blind and low vision services. The determination for accreditation is a rigorous process that involves self-examination by the organization, an on-site peer review to verify processes and procedures by a team of professionals serving in the field and a review of the findings by the NAC Accreditation Committee. NAC congratulates New Hampshire Association for the Blind on its accredited status.

Being a board member of the NH Childrens Trust, has opened my eyes to the need of helping children and families in NH. This organization far exceeds expectations for nonprofits. They really are able to use every last resource available to reach as many families and children throughout the entire state. Their help with programs around the state make a huge impact to improving the community and welfare of children and families. Their goal to eliminate child abuse and neglect by developing and implementing strategies. The New Hampshire Children’s Trust (NHCT) is mandated as the Governor’s Designated Statewide Prevention Agency under CBCAP , as the New Hampshire Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), and as a member of the National Alliance of Children’s Trust & Prevention Funds (The Alliance). Founded in 1986 as the New Hampshire Children’s Trust Fund, a quasi-governmental organization, the agency transitioned to the New Hampshire Children’s Trust, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in 2011. <br> <br>Last year close to 1000 children were victims of substantiated child abuse and neglect in New Hampshire. Of particular concern, are the nearly 300 who were infants and toddlers. The long term consequences of such abuse are unacceptable. The New Hampshire Children’s Trust is committed to reducing the number of young victims to zero by reaching them early! <br> <br>We are focusing our resources on this most vulnerable population with strategies designed to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create a generation of children free from harm: <br> <br>•Period of PURPLE Crying program in all maternity hospitals: educating parents about understanding and safely managing normal infant crying and the dangers of shaking an infant. <br>•Healthy Families America home visiting program: striving to provide expectant and new parents with the education and support they need. <br>•Strengthening Families Approach: building a family’s strengths, resilience and skills to prevent child abuse and neglect. <br>•Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention: training and support for Early Childhood Educators, Social Workers, Parent Educators and other child & family providers. <br>•Advocacy and public policy work around child abuse and neglect. <br>•State Leadership to coordinate a state child abuse and neglect prevention plan. <br>http://nhctf.org/About/index.html

There are so many good causes! I chose to be on the board of Epilogos Charities because I felt it was an organization that made a lasting difference in a third world community. I had heard too many stories of "Santa Claus" organizations which made no lasting change in a community they served. With Epilogos there is a year round presence and accountability of how money is spent. The community of San Jose Villanueva(SJV) has a strong sense that they must have some "ownership" of projects. This can be through sweat equity or a monthly payment from their $5 a day salary. My first introduction to the community was by participating in a scholarship program. For $180 per year I could send someone to a year of high school. I received a photograph of my student and three report cards each year. The student I had been assigned walked 2 1/2 hours to school in the morning and 2 1/2 hours back in the evening. I know this to be a fact because when I went to her graduation I drove the road she walked everyday so that I could attend a graduation party at her home. Then there is Mike and Susie Jenkins. They are retired Peace Corp workers who have "retired" to El Salvador. They have been in SJV for 10 years and have gained the respect and trust of the community. When I send money for anything I know it will be spent wisely because Mike and Susie are there on a full-time basis overseeing things. As part of their staff they have hired the town's first college graduate, Graciela. She is someone who has a "give back the place where you come from" mentality. This is a rare quality in a third world country. Please visit the Epilogos website (www.epilogos.org) to learn much more about this unique and selfless organization. Ed Warreh

As a parent of two young children who enjoyed a wonderful singing program ("Purple Finches") at the school, I can say that they really have dedicated, passionate teachers who love what they do, and the students pick up that vibe. While my young children are "over-committed" and we haven't taken advantage of the opportunity to learn a musical instrument at the school, the school's reputation is excellent. The music teachers are well-respected musicians and performers in their own right (e.g. we had Paul Dysktra and Gregg Pauley as piano soloists for the Granite State Symphony Orchestra) and my daughter's friends have learned amazingly fast with the Suzuki violin program. We've enjoyed listening to the students and faculty perform at different times - just beautiful music! To look at the breadth and scope of the activities at the school gives some sense of the dedication, drive, and ability of the President, Peggy Senter, who stands out in the Concord nonprofit (and business) community for her ability to "make things happen" and grow the school to its present size and importance in the community. Not only do they have an incredible breadth in their programs, but they also offer possibilities for students who might not be financially able to attend. They help anchor a culture of performing arts in the capital region.

After some tough years of budget shortfalls, NHA is on its way to becoming a strong, effective organization, promoting environmental protection and education of our youth.

CATCH Community Housing works to provide quality affordable housing for those in the Concord, NH area who seek a safe place to live on a limited budget, usually as employed family raisers or retired people. CATCH also provides financial counseling and guidance for those seeking to buy their home and stabilize their finances. CATCH currently has 239 affordable rental apartments and houses 559 adults and children. More are in the planning, development and/or construction process. My experience with CATCH has been as a volunteer Board and Committee leader and member in a variety of working, managing, and administrative functions, including financial, developmental and personnel oversight. For a period of over fifteen years of involvement, I have been pleasantly and positively impressed with the quality of CATCH's efforts and the success of its results in meeting a significant part of the housing need locally. While much remains to be done, and the continued support and involvement of every local citizen is urgently needed, it is clear that CATCH is on the right path to making a safe, quality home available to all.

I am a frequent visitor to several Society reservations, am a member, and support specific preservation projects when I can. My occasional encounters with Society staff over a 15-yr. period have left me impressed with their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to mission. As someone who works in the land trust field elsewhere, I have the utmost respect for the Society's consistent ability to facilitate and complete large-scale land projects that have resulted in the preservation of many of NH's most cherished landscapes. The Society also does great work in the advocacy and education areas, and seeks to advance the art and science of forestry--but without its demonstrated commitment to land conservation, these other pursuits wouldn't mean much.

This is a great non-profit organization. I've given my nieces and nephews copies of their Pre-Natal Care DVD it is so full of good information, especially great for the new parents who want to know everything that's going on with each phase of their baby's development. The website itself however is so full of general healthcare and prenatal care information that you'll use it as a go-to for lots of health issues in your life.

In my experience with the officers and staff of the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, I found that they are mis-representing themselves with the IRS and with Guidestar, and therefore, the public, as an organization that does wildlife preservation and protection. The truth, however, is that the Foundation's sole mission is to raise funds for the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department. In August 2009 it is in fact auctioning to the highest bidder 5 moose hunting permits to raise money. The Foundation is not about "preservation" of wildlife, and they are not protecting these 5 moose from the gun. The Foundation needs to begin to reveal its true mission, which is to provide financial support for NH Fish & Game's programs that otherwise would go unfunded. This organization needs to treat the public honestly and fairly.