United Way of Greater Nashua recently announced $1.1 million in 3 year funding for 24 different local nonprofits in the areas of health, education, and economic mobility. These grantees, representing 33 different programs, support a strong and resilient community safety net. Making decisions and recommendations based on date, over 20 United Way volunteers deliberated on the various program proposals and utilized information from United Way’s Community Needs Assessment as the key input for their process. Particular areas of focus for the current investment cycle included youth mental health, pandemic related learning gaps, senior isolation, early childhood supports, and youth and family homelessness.

The agencies receiving multi-year grants include:

• The Adult Learning Center

• Bridges Domestic and Sexual Violence Support Services

• Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua

• Big Brothers and Big Sisters

• The Caregivers

• The Front Door Agency

• Greater Nashua Dental Connection

• Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire

• Gateways Community Services Adult Day Program

• Milford Thrives

• Grow Nashua

• Operation Delta Dog

• Girls Inc. of New Hampshire

• Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity

• Marguerite’s Place

• Granite State Children’s Alliance

• Nashua PAL

• Waypoint

• The Youth Council

• Stepping Stones

• Nashua Senior Activity Center

• Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition

• Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County

• Upbeat New Hampshire

According to United Way President, Mike Apfelberg, “We are incredibly proud of our panel volunteers who spent countless hours reviewing data, proposals, and making difficult funding recommendations. These volunteers, led by Jay Dinkel, Deb Novotny, Mike Martinez, and Bob Mack collaborated closely with our Director of Community Impact Liz Fitzgerald, to grant funds in accordance with the measurable needs of our community. This round of 3-year funding will make a big difference in the lives of those who live and work in our community, uplifting us all.”

For more information about United Way of Greater Nashua, a Charity Navigator 4-Star Rated Charity, please visit our website at www.unitedwaynashua.org.

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