News & Events
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Recent news stories
- Lifestyle Briefs: Circle Program donates to Families in Transition October 9, 2018
October 6, 2018 www.newhampshire.com Circle Program donates to Families in Transition The Circle Program’s Circle Camp in Groton has had a long-standing practice of having the girls eat a meal of plain rice once per session. With the “rice meal” tradition, the Circle girls sacrifice in order to give back to the community by donating money that would ...
- Joyce Craig: Collaboration is key to a thriving Queen City October 1, 2018
New Hampshire Union Leader September 28, 2018 Joyce Craig SINCE BEING SWORN in as mayor in January, I’ve been encouraged and energized by the outpouring of support from members of our community who are committed to making Manchester a better place. Together, we’re building a more transparent, collaborative, and prosperous city. Here, you can open or expand a business, ...
- Outfitters Thrift Store to host grand re-opening September 27 September 18, 2018
Manchester Ink Link September 17, 2018 By Laura Aronson MANCHESTER, NH — Outfitters Thrift Store at 394 Second Street will host a grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. a.m., featuring a sale with $5 savings for customers who spend $20, raffle prizes, and refreshments. The event will showcase a new store layout that allows more space ...
Events
- Thanksgiving Breakfast 2018 – 25th Anniversary
In 2018, our annual Thanksgiving Breakfast is celebrating its 25th year. We invite you join us for breakfast and inspiration! Your generous support and participation in this event is critical to aid us in our mission to provide hunger relief, emergency shelter, safe affordable housing, and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless ...
- Empty Bowls 2018
The 16th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser is Sunday, October 14th at Brookside Congregational Church, 2013 Elm Street in Manchester from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Sponsored by the NH Potters Guild, the event raises money for New Horizons for New Hampshire. Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger. Read more here.
- NH Gives – Provide healthy meals for those most in need
Join Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NHNH) in conjunction with NH Gives Day to combat hunger among homeless families in New Hampshire. Help us raise $10,000 to provide healthy meals to those most in need across the state of New Hampshire. NH Gives is a statewide 24-hour online fundraising event that builds community by connecting donors ...
Press Releases
- 7th Annual Wicked FIT Run at Rollins Park October 11, 2018
Concord Monitor October 10, 2018 Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH) a homeless service provider with locations in Concord, Manchester, Dover, and Wolfeboro, is hosting its Seventh Annual Wicked FIT Run on Oct. 27 at 9:30 a.m. at Rollins Park in Concord. The race is a family-friendly, costume-themed, certified 5K dedicated to “chasing away homelessness.” Funds raised will ...
- NEWS: Wellington Hired to Oversee Housing Development October 4, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2018 For more information, contact Michele Talwani: 603.641.9441 ext. 239 Families in Transition – New Horizons Hires Director MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition – New Horizons (FIT-NH), a Manchester, Concord, Dover, and Wolfeboro, NH, based homeless services provider, recently hired Chris Wellington of Manchester, NH, to be its Director of Housing Development & ...
- Community Raises $10k for Housing for Homeless Families October 2, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2018 For information, contact: Michele Talwani, 603-641-9441 ext. 239 Over $10,000 RAISED TO SUPPORT HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES Community Members Run and Walk to help “Chase Away Homelessness” WOLFEBORO, NH – Families in Transition-New Horizons’ (FIT-NH) Wicked FIT Run, 5K, came back to Wolfeboro, NH, Saturday, September 29. The race in Wolfeboro had ...