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Recent news stories
- Fire in homeless camp a reminder of dangerous weather to come November 18, 2019
New Hampshire Union LeaderNovember 15, 2019Josie Albertson-Grove A campsite in Concord, pictured in July 2019. MANCHESTER — A fire at a homeless man’s camp is a reminder of how dangerous winter is for the city’s homeless residents. On Thursday morning, a man who has been living in the woods off Hooksett Road was cooking breakfast with ...
- Concerns raised over homeless camps during cold weather November 18, 2019
WMURNovember 14, 2019Kristen Carosa TRANSCRIPT: ABLE TO PUT IT OUT BEFORE IT SPREAD MANCHESTER FIREFIGHTERS WERE IN LIVINGSTON PARK THURSDAY RESPONDING TO A FIRE STARTED BY A HOMELESS MAN THEY SAY WAS COOKING BREAKFAS WE BROUGHT SOME OTHER AGENCIES APPEAR TO ASSIST MAINLY THE HELP APARTMENT. >> HEALTH OFFICIALS REMOVED NEEDLES NEAR HIS CAMPSITE. WHERE ...
- NH makes strides to solve problem of veteran homelessness November 14, 2019
HUD Secretary Carson calls results in Granite State encouraging WMURNovember 12, 2019Mike Cherry New Hampshire has been making improvements in sheltering homeless veterans, but advocates said Tuesday there is more work to be done. According to the latest Point-in-Time Homeless Count, the Granite State has experienced a 21% drop in veteran homelessness compared to last year. In Manchester, ...
- New Horizons homeless shelter preparing for busy winter following record-breaking summer November 13, 2019
WMURNovember 10, 2019Tim Callery Increased demand has New Horizons concerned going into the winter months. Transcript: THEIR CONCERNS. TIM? TIM: OVER THE SUMMER, THERE WERE UNPRECEDENTED NUMBERS OF THOSE SEEKING SHELTER, AND THAT IS TYPICALLY THE TIME OF BEING THEIR QUIETEST. NOW, THE COLDER MONTHS WILL COME IN, AND THAT IS WHEN THEY TYPICALLY SEE A ...
- New Horizons shelter likely to be at capacity amid Tuesday night cold snap November 13, 2019
The New Hampshire Union leaderNovember 12, 2019Mark Hayward On Oct. 1, 2019, Families in Transition implemented a limit of 138 people per night at the New Horizons shelter on Manchester Street. MANCHESTER — With an early cold snap hitting the Granite State overnight Tuesday, organizations that serve the homeless were uncertain of what would happen when ...
- Concord Town Crier columns for Oct. 20, 2019 October 21, 2019
Concord MonitorOctober 18, 2019 PENACOOKFinal free concerts ?The final two 2019 concerts, part of Avaloch Farm Music Institute’s community outreach, have been scheduled for this week at United Church of Penacook. Monday night at 7 p.m., Tres Doulx, a renaissance flute consort, will perform. The free concert will feature four flutes in a program that includes explanations ...
- Wicked FIT Run 5K set for Oct. 26 in Concord October 21, 2019
Concord MonitorOctober 18, 2019 Families in Transition-New Horizons to host its eighth annual Wicked FIT Run on Oct. 26 at 9:30 a.m. at Rollins Park in Concord. Typically over 500 runners and walkers participate in the event, many dressed in Halloween themed costumes. All money raised will help provide housing and social services to homeless families ...
- ?Homeless problem to bust budget October 15, 2019
The New Hampshire Union LeaderOctober 14, 2019Mark Hayward In three months, about 41 percent of money for housing help is spent. MANCHESTER — The city Welfare Department will likely overspend its housing budget this year, thanks to the capacity limits at the New Horizons homeless shelter, the tight housing market, and the lack of shelters in many New Hampshire ...
- Families in Transition-New Horizons’ 8th Annual Wicked FIT Run October 14, 2019
Families in Transition-New Horizons Continues to Provide Housing and Services to the Homeless in Concord The PatchOctober 11, 2019Michele Talwani Runners/Walkers return to participate in the 8th Annual Wicked FIT Run 5K in Concord (Courtesy photo) Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH) one of New Hampshire’s largest homeless services provider, so far this year in Concord, NH, alone, provided ...
- Prioritizing Public Safety and building a stronger Manchester October 14, 2019
Manchester Ink LinkOctober 11, 2019Mayor Joyce Craig Ensuring the safety of Manchester residents and visitors is my number one priority. If people don’t feel safe living and working in our community, Manchester will never reach its full potential. And that’s why since day one, I’ve worked closely with our city department heads and community partners to ...
- Shelter Director Rebecca Pichardo: Courage, compassion, and patience October 10, 2019
Manchester Ink LinkThursday October 10, 2019Winter Trabex Becca Pichardo MANCHESTER, NH — Rebecca Pichardo, who likes to be known as Becca, begins her day by rolling out of bed at five o’clock in the morning before the sun has risen. After 30 minutes of preparation, she’s off to the gym for a 45-minute workout. Her last stop on ...
- New Horizons homeless shelter in Manchester implementing new policies to make facilities safer October 2, 2019
Shelter capping nightly guests at 138 WMUROctober 1, 2019 New policies are now in effect at the New Horizons homeless shelter because of an increase in the number of clients. RELATED CONTENT City officials inform other communities of capacity issue at city’s only homeless shelter in Manchester In order to access the day resource program from 8 a.m. to 4 ...
- Citing Safety and Capacity Concerns, Manchester Shelter to Cap Numbers September 30, 2019
NHPRSarah GibsonSeptember 30, 2019 Manchester’s largest homeless shelter, run by New Horizons Families in Transition, is capping the number of people allowed to stay overnight. The limit comes after a surge in the documented number of homeless people in the city and rising safety concerns at the shelter. The shelter cap of 138 people is below what the ...
- Manchester a winner in state budget deal September 30, 2019
Manchester Ink LinkLaura AronsonFriday, September 27, 2019 Sept. 25 House session. Screenshot MANCHESTER, NH — New Hampshire now has a budget for the next two years, and Manchester comes out a winner. On September 25, after a three-month stalemate, a compromise state budget was passed in the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Chris Sununu. Manchester will receive a ...
- Fewer shelter beds will be available in Manchester, but other shelters are at capacity too September 30, 2019
The New Hampshire Union LeaderJosie Albertson-GroveSeptember 27, 2019 MANCHESTER — Families in Transition-New Horizons is cutting the number of shelter beds that will be available on Oct. 1, from more than 150 to just 108. Mayor Joyce Craig is urging other shelters to open more beds to make up for what will likely be a shortage of ...
Recent press releases
- HOSPITAL DONATION HELPS CREATE SAFE RECOVERY SHELTER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 30, 2020Contact: 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 new Safe ...
- RELIGIOUS RESPONSE TO HUNGER PROVIDES FOOD TO THE HUNGRY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2019Contact: 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: Brookside Congregational ...
- 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 ...
- 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 – New Horizons Thanksgiving Breakfast event. All told, the event, in its ...
- 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-New Horizons CONCORD, NH – Families in Transition – New Horizons-New Horizons’ (FIT-NH) Wicked ...