News
There’s a lot going on at Families in Transition – New Horizons! 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
- FAMILIES IN TRANSITION AND HOUSING BENEFITS HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW PROPERTY IN DOVER February 8, 2013
Concord Patch, Read More…
- Families in Transition – New Horizons opens where other charity closed February 7, 2013
Foster’s Daily Democrat, Read More…
- Most Concord Retailers Won’t Pass on ‘Swipe Fees’ to Customers January 31, 2013
Concord Patch, Read More…
- Families in Transition – New Horizons to hold open house in Dover January 31, 2013
Foster’s Daily Democrat, Read More…
- Beech Hill School students in Hopkinton spend King Day volunteering January 24, 2013
Union Leader, Read More…
- Counting The Homeless On A Cold Night January 24, 2013
NHPR, Read More…
- Volunteers paint Families in Transition – New Horizons House during day of service January 24, 2013
Foster’s Daily Democrat, Read More…
- Fewer reported homeless in NH January 2, 2013
Nashua Telegraph, Read More…
- Granite State Credit Union Donates $5,000 for Families in Transition – New Horizons January 2, 2013
PR Web, Read More…
- Red Sox roll up their sleeves to help homeless families November 29, 2012
WMUR, Read More…
- Fenway helping out NH families November 29, 2012
Union Leader, Read More…
- IMAGES: Wicked FIT Runners Raise Thousands for Charity October 30, 2012
Concord Patch, Read More…
- RBS Citizens Financial Group Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Champions in Action Program October 25, 2012
Market Watch, Read More…
- Foster care advice for success: ‘Treat each child like your own’ October 1, 2012
Union Leader, Read More…
- Cleaning business is nonprofit’s latest for-profit venture August 24, 2012
New Hampshire Business Review, Read More…
Recent press releases
- NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMAN SERVICES LEADER MARIA DEVLIN APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF FAMILIES IN TRANSITION-NEW HORIZONS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2020 New Hampshire Human Services Leader Maria Devlin Appointed President of Families in Transition-New Horizons MANCHESTER, NH – Maria Devlin, a leader in New Hampshire’s human services community, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH), one of the largest organizations in the ...
- NEW HORIZONS SHELTER AND SOUP KITCHEN RECEIVES $100K GIFT FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2020 NEW HORIZONS SHELTER AND SOUP KITCHEN RECEIVES $100K GIFT FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE Private Donation Will Fund New Hires and Supplies for Pandemic Protocols MANCHESTER, NH – Families In Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH) has received a $100-thousand-dollar grant from a local charitable organization to respond to the various needs at the New Horizons Shelter and ...
- HOSPITAL DONATION HELPS CREATE SAFE RECOVERY SHELTER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2020 Contact: Michele Talwani, 603-641-9441 ext. 239 New Safe Recovery Shelter Beds Thanks to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Donation – Families in Transition – New Horizons recently renovated its New Horizons Shelter, 199 Manchester Street, Manchester, NH, to increase the number of beds and create separate living dormitory living spaces for a ...
- RELIGIOUS RESPONSE TO HUNGER PROVIDES FOOD TO THE HUNGRY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2019 Contact: Michele Talwani, 603-641-9441 ext. 239 Temple Adath Yeshurun of Manchester, NH, organized its annual Religious Response to Hunger. This year’s food drive collected over 900 bags of food for the Families in Transition-New Horizons food pantry. The event was a success because of all of the following religious organizations: ...
- IT’S TIME FOR TONS OF TURKEYS
A Way to Give Back to Those in Need for Thanksgiving Manchester, NH – On Saturday, November 23, 96.5 The Mill will partner with 6 local Hannaford locations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our annual Tons of Turkeys food drive to benefit the Families in Transition-New Horizons’ Food Pantry and make sure those in need get a ...
- RUNNERS/WALKERS RETURN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 8TH ANNUAL WICKED FIT RUN 5K IN CONCORD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2019 For more information, contact Michele Talwani: 603-641-9441 ext. 239 RUNNERS/WALKERS RETURN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 8TH ANNUAL WICKED FIT RUN 5K IN CONCORD – Families in Transition-New Horizons to host its eighth annual Wicked FIT Run on Saturday, October 26, at 9:30 AM, in Rollins Park, Concord, NH. Typically over 500 runners and ...
- SHELTER UPGRADES AND EXPANSION COMPLETE
September 24, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Michele Talwani, (O) 603-641-9441 ext. 239 Unprecedented Numbers Is a Public Health Emergency MANCHESTER, NH – With the recent financial support from the City of Manchester, Families in Transition – New Horizons (FIT-NH) made significant improvements to the services and facilities at its New Horizons shelter at 199 Manchester Street, Manchester, NH. Updates included, ...
- Recovery Leaders and Public Officials Celebrate Manchester Center
Manchester Recovery and Treatment Center now complete; partners offering full range of services to those struggling with substance use disorder. (Manchester, NH – September 12, 2019)—The Manchester Recovery and Treatment Center, the Queen City’s innovative and collaborative approach to addressing substance misuse, celebrated an open house Thursday afternoon with staff, dignitaries, and donors in attendance. “The Manchester Recovery and Treatment Center ...
- EASTERSEALS NH APPOINTS FAMILIES IN TRANSITION FOUNDER MAUREEN BEAUREGARD AS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO
Michele Talwani, Families in Transition – New Horizons, 603-641-9441 ext. 239 Pam Dube, Easterseals NH, 603-621-3551 MANCHESTER, NH – Following a months-long national search, Easterseals New Hampshire (ESNH) and Families in Transition-New Horizons’ (FIT-NH) jointly announce that Maureen Beauregard will take over as President and CEO of Easterseals NH on October 31, 2019. Beauregard will replace Larry ...
- 5K EVENT TO RAISE MONEY TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2019 Media Contact: Michele Talwani, 603-641-9441 ext 239 Family-Friendly Race Open to All Runners and Walkers WOLFEBORO, NH – Families in Transition-New Horizons’ (FIT-NH) Run for Hope, on Thursday, August 1, on the Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Wolfeboro, NH, is a family-friendly run/walk. All money raised will help support the ...
- COMMUNITY INVITED TO DESIGN CHARRETTE INPUT SESSIONS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2019 Media Contact: Michele Talwani, 603-641-9441 ext 239 Plan NH and Families in Transition – New Horizons Partner to Create a More Vibrant Neighborhood MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition – New Horizons (FIT-NH) in partnership with Plan NH will hold a two-day design charrette on June 28 and June 29, 2019. The charrette will ...
- 29th ANNUAL FAMILIES IN TRANSTION – NEW HORIZONS 5K WALK AGAINST HUNGER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2019 Media Contact: Michele Talwani, 603-641-9441 ext 239 Walk Route To Pass Nine of the Organizations Properties MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition – New Horizons will hold its 29th Annual 5k Walk Against Hunger on Sunday, May 19, starting and ending in Veterans Park in Manchester, NH. This year’s walk route has changed to include ...
- COMMUNITY INVITED TO LAST CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
April 19, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Michele Talwani, 603-641-6441 ext 239 COMMUNITY INVITED TO LAST CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION Hundreds to Participate in Families in Transition – New Horizons-New Horizons Fundraising Event MANCHESTER, NH – A cinco de mayo celebration in April? Yes, on Tuesday, April 30, Families in Transition – New Horizons-New Horizons (FIT-NH) will sunset its long-standing cinco de mayo ...
- Wolfeboro and Manchester Professionals Join FIT-NH Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2019 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.9441 ext.239 FAMILIES IN TRANSITION-NEW HORIZONS ELECTS TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS Members from Wolfeboro and Manchester, NH MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition – New Horizons-New Horizons (FIT-NH), a Manchester, Concord, Wolfeboro, and Dover, NH, based homeless services and food insecurity provider, announces two new members elected ...
- 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-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 ...