Learn more about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
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
Human Trafficking Summit in Nashua
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…
A new way for volunteers to connect… coming soon to Greater Nashua!
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…
Veterans Court – An effective community resource
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…
United Way Volunteers Deliberate To Meet Our Greatest Needs
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…
Mental Health – Change Begins With How We Think About It
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…
Social Isolation – A killer island in our midst?
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…
Making community impact work the United Way
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…
Reducing harm and providing hope through syringe services
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…
Sleeping in a box to change community
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…
