If you ask any nonprofit leader, they will tell you that volunteers are the lifeblood of their organizations. In today’s world, volunteers perform many roles. They organize events. They write grants. They help with collections. They drive, pack, mentor, and…
Over the past two columns in this space we’ve explored first the “Drug Court” and then next the “Mental Health Court.” As the third installment in this series, I invite you to learn with me a little about the “Veterans…
While many were enjoying the fabulous late-summer evenings of August, more than 20 United Way volunteers explored the numerous ways our community is served by non-profit agencies. These reviews included online reading and research as well as one-on-one meetings with…
By Mike Apfelberg and Cynthia Whitaker Strong communities happen when every individual has the opportunity to contribute to their greatest potential. That potential exists in large part because we have the support of a loving family or a circle of…
By Mike Apfelberg and Meghan Brady We are grateful to the Nashua Telegraph for giving us this space each month to discuss some of our community’s tougher social issues. This aligns perfectly with United Way’s mission of fighting for the…
A challenge to every non-profit organization is to communicate in clear terms its mission and then to demonstrate how that mission is relevant. The better job the organization does at this, the more likely it will be to attract volunteers…
For those of you who regularly read my monthly column in the Telegraph, you are aware that the subject matter has been wide ranging. We’ve touched upon topics as diverse as fundraising, mental health stigma, caring for homebound elderly, and…
True story. A few days ago I received a phone call from a young lady who we will call “Andrea” about a personal and imminent situation she is facing. Andrea will be turning 18 this weekend and has been in…
There is very little more fundamental to the existence of any non-profit organization than fundraising. Every non-profit needs to raise enough money to sustain itself and do its good work in the community. One dilemma which I see frequently in…
The purpose of this column is to provide Telegraph readers with topics that align with United Way’s mission to fight for the health, education, and economic mobility of every person in our community and to offer the reader avenues by…
