1991   New Hampshire Community Loan Fund

Families in Transition is created as a program of the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund.  Maureen Beauregard is the sole case manager and serves five homeless women and their children.  The program receives 50 referrals in its first year.

1995   Maureen Beauregard

FIT is transformed into an independent 501(c) 3 and receives non-profit status.  Maureen Beauregard is named as the agency’s first President.

1997   Millyard I

FIT is awarded funding for the $2.3 million Millyard Transition Housing Program Phase I.  The facility will provide 12 units of transitional housing and services to supplement the Spruce Street and Amherst Street facilities.

2002   Millyard II

Phase II of the Millyard Transitional Housing Program is completed.  Phase II places greater emphasis on programming such as group therapy and support groups, and includes a children’s room, community room and health clinic.

2003   The Family Outfitters (currently known as OutFITters Thrift Store)

FIT’s first social entrepreneurial business venture, the Family Outftters Thrift Store, opens for business.  Profits from the thrift store are used to fund FIT.

2005   The Family Mill

The Family Mill, a 33 unit transitional and permanent housing complex, is completed.  In addition to the housing, The Family Mill is home to a state–of-the-art computer lab for employment training, a children’s room for youth services, and the Family OutFITters Thrift Store, which had previously been operating out of rental space.

2006   The Numbers

Families in Transition provides housing and services to 136 children, 75 mothers, 9 fathers, and 30 single women.  Nearly 90% of the individuals and families who enter Families in Transition become housing stable, a testament to the high quality of services provided by the program.

2007   Douglas Street

2008   The Family Willows

FIT's newest project opens!  In addition to the transitional and permanent supportive housing programs, The Family Willows will be home to innovative treatment strategies to deal with trauma and substance abuse concurrently.  It is the first program of its kind in New Hampshire.

2009   OutFITters Thrift Store Boutique

FIT's second social entrepreneurial business venture located at 5 Market Lane in Concord which sells upscale women's clothing and accessories. Profits from the Boutique are also used to fund FIT.