In a strong collaborative effort, the Nashua School District teamed up with United Way of Greater Nashua, the Nashua Teacher’s Union, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua, and the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter to begin distribution of…
Laura is 16 years old. She is a junior in high school. She works hard and gets pretty good grades. She would like to go to community college when she graduates, and she is looking forward to junior prom. She…
Spring of this year was VERY filled with events and impactful activity. Check it all out in our Summer 2019 Newsletter here: 2019_Summer_Newsletter_01
In this edition of our monthly column in the Nashua Telegraph we explore the subject of childhood trauma, toxic stress, and creating a more resilient community. Learn more here: aces
Recently United Way partnered with other organizations and individuals to hold a summit in our community about the very important subject of human trafficking. Thank you to the Nashua Telegraph for covering this event and helping us to put a…
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…
