Telegraph photo by ADAM URQUHART Harbor Homes has received a grant from the Bank of America Foundation to help end homelessness in Greater Nashua and NH.

NASHUA – Funding is critical in order for nonprofits to operate – even more so now given the current circumstances with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

During these challenging times Harbor Homes in Nashua has received a $25,000 grant from the Bank of America Foundation to help end homelessness in Greater Nashua and NH.

“We are proud to partner with organizations like Harbor Homes that support communities impacted by the coronavirus,” Bank of America New Hampshire President Ken Sheldon stated in a release.

The nonprofit will use these funds to ensure housing, healthcare and other services needed by thousands of vulnerable people continue – supporting the entire continuum of Harbor Homes’ housing services from street outreach and temporary housing to case management and permanent homes.

“Harbor Homes is rapidly responding to the coronavirus pandemic across its own services, and is conferring with government departments to help craft local and state responses,” President & CEO of Harbor Homes Peter Kelleher stated in that release. “Our clients, who are among the most vulnerable in NH for many reasons, are expected to face great burdens for years to come as a result of both the health and economic impact of this. In the short term, we anticipate that more community members experiencing loss of employment will eventually also experience housing instability. Many clients previously paid what they could towards rent, but now out of work, they can pay nothing. Harbor Homes greatly appreciates Bank of America Foundation for once again partnering with us and helping our clients achieve long-term success.”

Adam Urquhart may be contacted at 594-1206, or at aurquhart@nashuatelegraph.com.