News & Events
There’s a lot going on at Families in Transition! Browse recent news items, press releases, or check out recent and upcoming events!
Recent news stories
- New signs in Manchester ask drivers to give to charities, not panhandlers July 25, 2017
Police chief says request is rooted in hopes of fighting drug crisis MANCHESTER, N.H. — Signs have been installed across Manchester as police are urging residents to avoid giving money to panhandlers. The signs, which say “Your generosity could lead to a fatality,” ask drivers to donate to a local charity instead. The signs also list the addresses and ...
- Two Manchester groups that serve homeless may merge June 20, 2017
By MARK HAYWARD New Hampshire Union Leader MANCHESTER — New Horizons for New Hampshire and Families in Transition — two prominent Manchester-based organizations that serve the homeless — are investigating the possibility of merging into a single organization, leaders for both groups said. Both boards of directors have taken preliminary votes to establish merger subcommittees and delve into ...
- Business people for June 12, 2017 June 13, 2017
Jim Bouley, mayor of Concord, was named business leader of the year at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Pinnacle Awards. Patricia Vaillancourt was named volunteer of the year at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Pinnacle Awards. Matt Walsh was named Concord’s young professional of the year at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Pinnacle Awards. Kyle ...
Events
- Provide Healthy Meals- NH Gives
Thank you so much to everyone that made a donation during NH Gives. We ended up raising $4,160, surpassing our goal of $4,000! This amount of money will provide healthy meals and snacks for the entire shelter for 8 weeks! Join Families in Transition (FIT) in conjunction with NH Gives Day to combat hunger among homeless ...
- Family Willows Substance Use Treatment Center Groundbreaking
We’re Breaking Ground for our Family Willows Substance Use Treatment Center Please join us for the groundbreaking of our new space and expansion of our Family Willows Substance Use Treatment Center to be located at the Manchester Recovery and Treatment Center. When: Tuesday, February 21, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Where: 293 Wilson Street, Manchester, ...
- VISTA Host Site Information Session
Learn More About Hosting a FIT VISTA During the 2017-2018 Program Year A good cause. A great business opportunity. The Families in Transition VISTA Program is now accepting proposals from nonprofit and public agencies that wish to host a VISTA for the 2017-2018 program year. Watch the video above to hear what some of our current host sites have ...
Press Releases
- FAMILIES IN TRANSITION ELECTS TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS June 6, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2017 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.9441 ext. 239 Members From Concord and Dover Join Board of Directors MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition (FIT), a Manchester, Concord, and Dover, NH, based homeless services provider, announces two new members who have been recently elected to their Board of Directors for two-year ...
- FAMILIES IN TRANSITION AMERICORPS VISTA PROGRAM SEEKS SERVICE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS May 19, 2017
Positions Available in Eight of the 10 New Hampshire Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2017 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – (603) 641-9441 ext. 239 PROGRAM SEEKS CANDIDATES TO FILL POSITIONS – The Families in Transition (FIT) AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) Program is recruiting new members for their July 2017- July 2018 service year. ...
- CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION RAISES OVER $80,000 FOR FAMILIES IN TRANSITION May 5, 2017
Volunteers of the Year Awarded FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2017 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – (603) 641-9441 ext. 239 (DSC_0505.jpg) VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR AWARDED – Families in Transition (FIT) presented their 2016 Volunteer of the Year awards at their cinco de mayo celebration event. Pictured (l. to r.): Dick Anagnost, FIT Board Chair and President ...