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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
- Scene Setters for Jan. 20, 2020 January 20, 2020
McLane Middleton, Professional Association recently donated more than 100 hats and gloves as part of its year-long Centennial Celebration focused on its clients, the community, and its colleagues. The firm donated more than 50 hats and 50 pairs of gloves to each of Families in Transition-New Horizons, Waypoint, in New Hampshire, and the Woburn Council ...
- Angie’s Place women’s shelter converting to apartments January 20, 2020
The New Hampshire Union LeaderMark HaywardJanuary 16, 2020 Buy NowPlans call for Angie’s Place at 434 Union St. in Manchester to be converted to apartments.DAVID LANE/UNION LEADER MANCHESTER — Angie’s Place, the former women-only shelter operated by New Horizons, will be converted into small apartments that will be leased out to homeless people under the Housing First ...
- Variances granted for several projects, including a small number of low-income housing units January 20, 2020
Manchester Ink LinkPat GrossmithJanuary 16, 2020 The former Angie’s Place on Union Street will be converted to low-cost housing for the homeless. Photo/Pat Grossmith MANCHESTER, NH — Last week the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved variances for 207 apartments, with all but 11 of them upscale, luxurious units. Only Families In Transition – New Horizons (FIT-NH) requested variances that would result in ...
- New Hampshire Communities To Receive HUD Grants For Housing January 20, 2020
Sununu: $7.7 million in grants will fund 54 community projects helping to house the homeless while stabilizing lives and families. The PatchTony SchinellaJanuary 14, 2020 CONCORD, NH — More than $7 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants are coming to New Hampshire as part of the federal government’s Housing Continuums of Care Grant ...
- Scene Setters: Religious Response to Hunger January 7, 2020
December 29, 2019The New Hampshire Union Leader Temple Adath Yeshurun of Manchester organized its annual Religious Response to Hunger. This year’s food drive collected more than 900 bags of food for the Families in Transition-New Horizons food pantry. Participating were: Brookside Congregational Church, First Congregational Church, First Presbyterian Church, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Longmeadow Congregational Church of ...
- Recognizing the givers December 19, 2019
A thank you to all those who contribute so selflessly to New Hampshire NH Business ReviewBrad CookDecember 19, 2019 Amid all the talk of impeachment, immigration and trade, the bickering, gridlock and all manner of reasons to be pessimistic as we approach Christmas and Hanukkah, it is important to recognize all the good that is done around ...
- Annual ‘Religious Response to Hunger’ delivers 900 bags for FIT/New Horizons food pantry December 19, 2019
Manchester Ink LinkDecember 19, 2019 A tremendous outpouring by local faith communities will make a difference for those struggling financially this holiday season. Courtesy Photo MANCHESTER, NH — Temple Adath Yeshurun of Manchester 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 ...
- Community to gather at State House Plaza on Thursday to honor homeless lost in 2019 December 19, 2019
Concord MonitorLeah WillinghamDecember 18, 2019 Community members will gather with candles in hand at the State House Plaza on Thursday afternoon to honor the state’s homeless who lost their lives this year. Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is honored nationwide, usually on the longest night of the year, the winter solstice. In Concord, the day will be honored ...
- No vacancy: Housing crunch has shelters full and homeless camps growing December 14, 2019
New Hampshire Union LeaderShawne WickhamDecember 14, 2019 Buy NowBrandon Langlois of Manchester kisses his wife, Doreen Farnham, where they live on a strip of land between Canal Street and railroad tracks in Manchester’s Millyard. He was heading back to panhandle Friday at the intersection of Canal and Granite streets in Manchester.DAVID LANE/UNION LEADER While a new report ...
- Annual Tons of Turkeys event helps families in need in Manchester November 25, 2019
Hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys, other food items, handed out at New Horizons shelter in Manchester on Saturday. WMURNovember 23, 2019 Hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys and other food items were handed out at the New Horizons shelter in Manchester on Saturday. Each year, New Horizons-Families in Transition teams up with 96.5 the Mill, and local Hannaford locations, for ...
- Frank FM’s Manchester Food Drive Gobbles Up Hunger For New Horizons November 19, 2019
NH1.comNovember 18, 2019 Frank FM, New Hampshire’s Greatest Hits, is in the middle of their month-long ‘Franksgiving’ community outreach initiative with fundraisers all over the state. On Saturday, they hosted their second event of the month, a food drive, in Manchester to benefit Families in Transition’s New Horizons Program. The food drive was at the Market Basket on ...
- 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 ...
Recent press releases
- MAKING BIRTHDAYS JUST A LITTLE BIT HAPPIER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2010 For more information, contact Michele Talwani – 603.682.6085 PHOTO: ONE “FUR” THE BOOKS A Families in Transition – New Horizons youth participant meets a furry friend and makes a lasting memory at a zoo-themed “Birthday to Remember” celebration. One woman’s quest to provide homeless youth with a “Birthday to Remember” finds success at ...
- FAMILIES IN TRANSITION HAD ITS DAY IN THE RAIN AT WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI COOK-OFF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2010 For more information, contact Michele Talwani – 603.682.6085 PHOTO: FAMILIES IN TRANSITION STAFF BRAVE WET WEATHER WITH A SMILE Families in Transition – New Horizons, a nonprofit partner at the World’s Chili Cook-Off, provided 60 volunteers on Friday, October 1, to help run the event. Pictured are FIT staff members (l. to r.) ...
- MANCHESTER VISTA PROJECT KICKS OFF COLLECTION DRIVE TO SUPPORT OVERSEAS TROOPS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2010 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.682.6085 Collection Includes Beanie Babies©, Webkinz©, and Soccer Balls MANCHESTER, NH – On Saturday, September 11, the Manchester VISTA Project (MVP) began a month-long drive to collect new and gently used Beanie Babies©, Webkinz©, and new soccer balls for troops to give children overseas. The drive ...
- OUTFITTERS THRIFT STORE BACK TO SCHOOL SALE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2010 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.682.6085 Shoppers will find style and savings during two-day sale MANCHESTER, NH – OutFITters Thrift Store in Manchester, NH announces a two-day sale on Friday and Saturday, August 27 and 28 to welcome students back to school. Furniture will be 20% off and all clothes and ...