2018 Spring Newsletter

The latest news and updates from Catholic Charities New Hampshire.

The Impact of Your Support : A Mother’s Unique Sacrifice for Her Children

When you think of individuals in need across New Hampshire, you might not picture someone like Amy, a single mother of two young children with a good job, promising career and infectious personality. She is among the 29,000 low-income working families throughout the Granite State faced with economic hardship, nearly half of which are led by a single mother like herself. Discover how Amy put her children’s needs above her own – and learn how donor support led to one small action that changed everything for her. Read more.

13th Annual Mardi Gras Gala Raises More than $136,000

The French Quarter moved to Concord for one night, on February 10, for the 13th Annual Mardi Gras Gala. More than 300 attendees enjoyed an evening of entertainment, dancing, delicious food and plenty of great company, while raising more than $136,000 to provide vital assistance for individuals across New Hampshire. A big THANK YOU to all attendees and sponsors – including our Presenting Sponsor, CGI Business Solutions – for making this one of our most successful years to date! Learn more.

Volunteer Profile: The Art & Craft of Service

It doesn’t take more than a few minutes of conversation to learn that Mary Lizie isn’t your average retiree or grandmother of three. After a successful career as a high school health educator in Manchester, Mary embarked on a new journey – one that would take her and her newfound passion to Catholic Charities NH’s OUR PLACE program. Read Mary’s story.

2018 Annual Appeal is Underway!

Your Gift Can Change Everything. That is the theme of our 2018 Annual Appeal, which is now underway! But what does “change everything” mean? It means the feeling a husband and wife enrolled in our financial literacy program experienced when they discovered they saved money last month for the first time in years. It’s that child whose Christmas dreams came true when a donor “adopted” his family last holiday season. Or it’s that young man who can finally apply for a job because he now has a pair of eyeglasses that aren’t cracked. For these – and the hundreds of other life-changing moments we witness first-hand – every gift matters. Learn how you can help.

What is Caregiver Burnout – And When Does it Become an Issue?

Did you know there are 43.5 million unpaid caregivers nationally? You – or someone you know – may be among those providing care for a parent, family member or loved one without any financial compensation. While these individuals are selfless, committed and unwavering in the support they provide, they can often face “caregiver burnout,” which can not only negatively impact their own health, but also that of the person for whom they are providing care. In this blog , Catholic Charities New Hampshire’s Janice MacKenzie takes a look at this phenomenon and discusses some potential warning signs. Read more .

The Impact of Your Donations

Thanks to you, our donors, we’re able to serve unique individual, family and community needs across New Hampshire. In the past year, you helped:

417 individuals overcome a wide range of life issues challenges through 2,681 counseling sessions . 83% of counseling clients reported a reduction in symptoms, 83% demonstrated positive behavior change and 79% conveyed an improvement in their overall quality of life.

123 young mothers and families received the pregnancy and parenting education needed to build safe, loving homes for their children. 73% of parents reported growth in pregnancy education and 97% demonstrated improvements in parenting knowledge.

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