News
There’s a lot going on at Families in Transition! Browse recent news items and press releases on this page, or view photos from past events on our photo galleries page. Check back frequently for up-to-date news and stories about FIT.
Recent news stories
- Beyond the Stigma: Son’s addiction and recovery inspires insurance executive to help others December 12, 2018
New Hampshire Union Leader By Shawne K. Wickham December 8, 2018 | Updated December 9, 2018 William Brewster is a physician and his wife, Jo-Ann, is an ICU nurse. So they both were accustomed to dealing calmly and compassionately with emergencies. But for years, they could only watch helplessly as their funny, gifted son fell ever deeper into the abyss ...
- End-of-year family giving ideas December 12, 2018
NH Business Review By Melinda Mosier Published: December 7, 2018 Some ideas to start or bolster your own tradition of philanthropy Liz and Jeremy Hitchcock want their children to understand the importance of giving. Liz owns Bookery, Manchester’s independent bookstore, and serves on numerous nonprofit boards. Jeremy is a co-founder and former CEO of Dyn, Inc., and chair of the board of ...
- Trinity students could use some help to feed, clothe the homeless December 5, 2018
Manchester Ink Link Tuesday, December 4, 2018 By Carol Robidoux MANCHESTER, NH — A group of Trinity High School students have been activated by human kindness to collect warm clothing for those in need. Lauren Barry, a junior at Trinity and member of the National Honor Society, says she wanted to do something to help, after seeing so many people apparently homeless ...
- Shaheen, Hassan & Shea-Porter Announce $312K to Families in Transition December 3, 2018
November 29, 2018 www.hassan.senate.gov Shaheen, Hassan & Shea-Porter Announce $312K to Families in Transition (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) announced $312,220 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to Families in Transition in Manchester. This grant will ...
- Families in Transition/New Horizon raises $168K for expanded programs November 21, 2018
Manchester Ink Link November 20, 2018 Tuesday’s snowstorm didn’t deter 600 people from attending Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH) Thanksgiving Breakfast. The event raised nearly $168,000 that will be used to help fund the New Horizons programming which includes two shelters, a soup kitchen and pantry in Manchester. David Cassidy, Board Co-Chair, FIT-NH, told the audience about the ...
- People and Property: NH Real Estate and Construction News Roundup November 21, 2018
New Hampshire Business Review November 14, 2018 The Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT Chapter’s Young Professionals Group recently hosted its annual charity bowling tournament at Merrimack Ten Pin in Merrimack, selling out all 28 lanes with over 150 people in attendance. The group donated $4,500 – all of the proceeds from team registration fees, raffle ticket sales, ...
- Hundreds brave the weather, raise more than $30,000 in Wicked FIT Run November 7, 2018
The Concord Insider November 6, 2018 Families in Transition-New Horizons’ Wicked FIT Run returned to Concord on Oct. 27 for its seventh annual costume-themed 5K run/walk dedicated to “chasing away homelessness” in New Hampshire. The race in Concord had 500 registered participants, half of whom attended and braved the cold and rain, who raised more than $30,000 to support ...
- Frank 106.3’S Annual Food Drive To Benefit Merrimack Valley Food Bank And New Horizons November 1, 2018
NH1.com October 31, 2018 Help us help the Merrimack Valley Food Bank and New Horizons provide hundreds of meals for the community this holiday season. Join ‘Classic Hits’ Frank 106.3 for it’s Annual Food Drive on Saturday, November 10th From 10am-2pm at two Market Basket locations. One will be held at the Market Basket at 375 Amherst St. in ...
- Dress up for the Wicked FIT Run October 25, 2018
The Concord Insider October 24, 2018 Grab your sneakers and your favorite costume and come run (or walk) with Families in Transition-New Horizons at our seventh annual Wicked FIT Run in Concord. By creating a team, running in the race and/or sponsoring the event or a participant, you will support Families in Transition-New Horizons’ efforts of providing a ...
- 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 ...
- Art Jam Riverside aims to raise thousands for recovery programs September 10, 2018
WMUR September 9, 2018 An event that aims to raise thousands of dollars for people in recovery was held in Manchester on Saturday. Art Jam Riverside took over Arms Park. There was live music and more than 70 local artists showing off their work. Last year’s event raised $23,000 for Families in Transition and Hope for New Hampshire Recovery. ...
- Outfitters Thrift Store to hold grand re-opening event Sept. 27 September 10, 2018
Manchester Ink Link September 7, 2018 MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition-New Horizons’ OutFITters Thrift Store is hosting a one-day event to showcase a new store layout that allows more space for products like clothing, furniture, housewares, and books. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, where customers can shop ...
- Katie McQuaid’s Scene in Manchester: Frosting Frenzy provides a sweet night out in the city September 10, 2018
New Hampshire Union Leader Katie McQuaid September 7, 2018 Executive chefs from local senior care facilities are busy planning elaborate Hollywood-themed cakes for Easterseals NH’s Frosting Frenzy cake competition this Wednesday. This annual competition gets more exciting every year, with designer cakes that could rival any Food Network baking champion. The evening, a fundraiser for local senior services, is as entertaining as it is ...
Recent press releases
- AUTOFAIR MADE IT HAPPEN FOR THE SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW – Over $16,000 raised for New Horizons Shelter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2018 For more information, contact Michele Talwani, 603-641-9441 ext. 239. Manchester, NH – Families in Transition-New Horizons received $16,220 today from AutoFair as part of their Thanks for Giving promotion throughout the month of November. The money will be used by the organization to support the programming at its New Horizons shelter, soup ...
- SNOWSTORM DOESN’T SCARE LEADERS FROM ATTENDING TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2018 For more information, contact Michele Talwani, 603-641-9441 ext. 239. SIX HUNDRED COMMUNITY LEADERS BRAVE THE SNOWSTORM AND ATTEND 25TH ANNUAL THANKSIVING BREAKFAST EVENT – The snowstorm didn’t scare away 600 people from attending Families in Transition – New Horizons Thanksgiving Breakfast event. All told, the event, in its 25th year, netted ...
- HUNDREDS RUN IN CONSTUMES AND BRAVE THE WEATHER TO RAISE MONEY FOR HOMELESS SERVICES AGENCY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2018 For more information, contact Michele Talwani: 603.641.9441 ext. 239 OVER $30,000 RAISED TO “CHASE AWAY HOMELESSNESS” THROUGH WICKED FIT RUN 5K IN CONCORD Weather Doesn’t Keep Community Members from Running and Walking in Support of Families in Transition-New Horizons CONCORD, NH – Families in Transition-New Horizons’ (FIT-NH) Wicked FIT Run returned to Concord for ...
- 7th Annual Wicked FIT Run at Rollins Park
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
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
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 ...
- TD Charitable Foundation supports Families In Transition-New Horizons with donation
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Michele Talwani, (603) 641-9441 ext. 239 TD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN TRANSITION-NEW HORIZONS WITH DONATION Funding to Help Organization Through Merger Process Manchester, NH – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $200,000 to Families in Transition-New Horizons as ...
- SOMETHING WICKED IS COMING TO WOLFEBORO
August 20, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.9441 ext. 239. Families in Transition-New Horizons’ to Hold It’s Wicked FIT Run/Walk WOLFEBORO, NH – Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH), a homeless services provider, will hold its second annual Wolfeboro-based Wicked FIT Run on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 10:30 AM at the Abenaki ...
- NH Providers Association announces 2018 award winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2018 CONTACT: Sarah Freeman 603-225-9540 Ext 113 NH Providers Association announces 2018 award winners MEREDITH — The NH Providers Association today announced the winners for its 2018 Providers of the Year, Intern of the Year, and Excellence in Board Service Awards at its Annual Meeting in Meredith, NH. The mission of The NH ...
- NEW SHORT-TERM HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES OPENS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2018 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani at 603.641.9441 ext. 239 NEW SHORT-TERM HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES OPENS Families in Transition-New Horizons Ribbon Cutting Event at Their Hope House in Wolfeboro, NH WOLFEBORO, NH- Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH) held an open house event, Tuesday, June 26, 2018, for their Hope House, a short-term, ...
- First of Its Kind in Carroll County. Housing for Homeless Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2018 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani at 603.641.9441 ext. 239 HOPE HOUSE IN WOLFEBORO SET TO OPEN Families in Transition-New Horizons to Hold Open House of Its New Short-Term Housing Facility for Homeless Families WOLFEBORO, NH- Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH) will hold an open house event, on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, for ...
- PLANTING ROOTS FOR LIFELONG HEALTHY HABITS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2018 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603-641-9441 ext. 239 GARDEN TO HELP WITH FOOD INSECURITY – Leaders from the Manchester community gathered today at the Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH) Hollows Community Garden and Learning Center for an official groundbreaking ceremony. When complete, the garden will provide fruit and vegetables for the ...
- CULTIVATING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2018 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603-641-9441 ext. 239 Families in Transition-New Horizons Working to Break the Cycle of Homelessness with Immediate Hunger Relief and Educational Experiences MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH) is breaking ground at their Hollows Community Garden and Learning Center at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, ...
- CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION RAISES OVER $100,000 FOR FAMILIES IN TRANSITION – NEW HORIZONS
May 3, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.9441 ext. 239. CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION RAISES OVER $100,000 FOR FAMILIES IN TRANSITION – NEW HORIZONS Volunteers of the Years Awarded MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition – New Horizons (FIT-NH), a Manchester, Concord, Dover, and Wolfeboro, NH, based homeless services provider, raised over $100,000 at ...
- THE FIESTA CONTINUES AT FAMILIES IN TRANSITION-NEW HORIZONS SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT
April 16, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michele Talwani, 603-641-9441 ext. 239 Community Invited to Attend to Support Housing and Programming for Homeless Families and Individuals MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH), a Manchester, Concord, Dover, and Wolfeboro, NH, based not-for-profit organization offering hunger relief, emergency shelter, safe affordable housing, and supportive services to individuals and ...