United Way of Greater Nashua

Mothers Day Bouquets
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-08 | United Way of Greater Nashua, 20 Broad Street, Nashua, NH, United States
Mothers Day Bouquets
Many mothers in our community go unrecognized on this special day. Your support helps us honor them with bouquets and small gifts—reaching moms experiencing homelessness, living in transitional housing, or simply unlikely to receive the appreciation they deserve.
For more information contact United Way of Greater Nashua and info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603)882-4011.
You can donate for this specific project here… just $12 will bring a smile to one homeless Greater Nashua mom this Mother’s Day: Mother’s Day Flowers for Homeless Moms 2026

Greater Nashua Volunteer Fair
2026-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Nashua Public Library, 2 Court Street, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
Greater Nashua Volunteer Fair
Dozens of nonprofit agencies looking for volunteer help will come together at Nashua Public Library on Thursday, May 7th. The public is invited to the event running between 5pm and 7pm to chat with representatives from the nonprofits, learn about who they are, and how individual community members can help.

Organizations may register at this link – https://nashualibrary.org/volunteerfair

For more information contact United Way of Greater Nashua and info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603)882-4011.

Participating Organizations:

Camp Bernadette & Camp Fatima

Friends Forever International

Lil’ Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation

AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program

Kiwanis Club of Nashua

Nashua Public Library

S.C.A.R.E.

UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Gate City Bike Co-op

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua

Nashua PAL

YMCA of Greater Nashua

St. Joseph Hospital

Granite State Organizing Project

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Merrimack Friends and Families

CASA of NH

Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire

The Friends of Benson Park, Inc.

Scouting America New Hampshire

UU Window Dressers

Touchstone Farm inc

The Nashua Historical Society

Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County

Marguerite’s Place

The CareGivers

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

NH Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Associates of Saint Marguerite

The Suitcase Project

NH Community Bail Fund

Women’s Money Matters

Learn United Shout-Out! Teacher Celebration
2026-05-13 11:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Learn United Shout-Out! Teacher Celebration
Join us for learning, networking, and appreciation for educators, including childcare providers and program staff.
light refreshments, raffles, giveaways and other treats to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week.
CEU Credits from Free 2 hour Training with Megg Thompson.
Schedule TBD.

Setting Up Accounts: Email, Social Media, Apps, and More
2026-05-26 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | YMCA of Greater Nashua, 24 Stadium Drive, Nashua, NH, 03062, United States
Setting Up Accounts: Email, Social Media, Apps, and More

Learn how to create and manage online accounts, choose strong passwords, and adjust basic privacy and security settings.
Sign up here:
https://unitedwaynashua.org/digital-literacy/

Confident Online is a series of free digital literacy workshops designed for older adults and others who want to use technology more safely and confidently in everyday life.

When:

2pmto 3:30pm on the Fourth Tuesday of Each Month

Where:
YMCA of Greater Nashua
24 Stadium Drive
Nashua, NH

Questions?
Contact us at info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603) 882-4011

Kevin Slattery Memorial Food Drive - Day of Caring
2026-05-30 - 2026-05-31 | United Way of Greater Nashua, 20 Broad Street, Nashua, NH, United States
Kevin Slattery Memorial Food Drive
Kevin Slattery was a board member of UWGN who made philanthropy a major part of his life, giving back to the community through many local non-profits and charities. We have created this community-wide food drive in his honor.

We need your help! United Way of Greater Nashua volunteers will be at grocery and convenience stores across the Greater Nashua area, asking customers to consider purchasing extra food and supplies to donate.
Event Details:

Dates: May 30 and 31

Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location: Participating grocery and convenience stores throughout the area

All donations will be distributed to food pantries and soup kitchens serving the towns of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Lyndeborough, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, and Wilton.

Volunteer Information:
We’re seeking 50 volunteers per day to help with this effort! Volunteers will be stationed at 15 stores on Saturday and 11 stores on Sunday. Whether you’re an individual or part of a team, we welcome your participation. Teams from companies, clubs, faith communities, and families are especially encouraged to join.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Participating Locations (subject to change)

Hannaford, Hudson

Hannaford, Nashua

House by the Side of the Road, Wilton

Jeanotte’s Market, Nashua

Ayotte’s Market, Hudson

Homestead Grocery, Amherst

Shaw’s DW, Nashua

Shaw’s Main Street, Nashua

Shaw’s Milford

Shaw’s North Merrimack

Walmart, Amherst

And Market Basket Stores in Nashua and Hudson on Saturday, only

Register to volunteer HERE.

For more information contact United Way of Greater Nashua and info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603)882-4011.

Over the Edge
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-23 | Over the Edge, 1000 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, United States
Over the Edge
Rappelling down a building – have you ever seen this in a movie and thought “I could do that!”? This is your chance to show your courage and raise money for over 20 community nonprofits at the same time. Each year, more than 100 adventurous souls fundraise so they can make the exciting journey down 24 stories of the Brady Sullivan building.

CHECK OUT OVER THE EDGE 2026 HERE!

Organizing Emails, Files, Photos, and Documents
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | YMCA of Greater Nashua, 24 Stadium Drive, Nashua, NH, 03062, United States
Organizing Emails, Files, Photos, and Documents

Learn simple strategies to organize your inbox and digital files so you can find what you need quickly and reduce digital clutter.
Sign up here:
https://unitedwaynashua.org/digital-literacy/

Confident Online is a series of free digital literacy workshops designed for older adults and others who want to use technology more safely and confidently in everyday life.

When:

2pmto 3:30pm on the Fourth Tuesday of Each Month

Where:
YMCA of Greater Nashua
24 Stadium Drive
Nashua, NH

Questions?
Contact us at info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603) 882-4011

Walk this (United) Way: Shoe Drive for a Cause (August)
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-08-31 17:00 (America/New_York) | United Way of Greater Nashua, 20 Broad Street, Nashua, NH, United States
Walk this (United) Way: Shoe Drive for a Cause

United Way of Greater Nashua is collecting gently used and new shoes from July 1 through August 31 to support the Greater Nashua Shoe Fund, an ongoing effort that provides essential footwear to local neighbors in need. Every pair helps someone get to work, stay healthy, and move forward with confidence. Donations can be dropped off at locations across the region, with a special drive-through collection event on August 18, 10 AM–4 PM at 20 Broad Street in Nashua.
Can’t donate shoes? You can support the effort with a financial gift: givebutter.com/greater-nashua-shoe-fund

Drop-Off Locations
United Way of Greater Nashua
Nashua Senior Activity Center
Hudson Senior Center
Crunch Fitness
Sky Meadow Country Club
Gate City Casino
Nashua Bingo
Nashua Telegraph
YMCA of Greater Nashua
Nash Casino
Nashua Community College
Southern NH Health
Pheasant Lane Mall
Merrimack Premium Outlets
Club Pilates

Skydive United
2026-08-15 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | Skydive Pepperell, 165 Nashua Road, Pepperell, MA, United States
Skydive United: Be Fearless in the Fight Against Hunger

We’ve all heard the phrase “community safety net”… but what does it really mean?
It means no child goes hungry.
It means families can access the food they need to stay healthy and strong.
It means that when life gets hard, no one in Greater Nashua is left behind.
This year, Skydive United is focused on one urgent priority: food security.
Across our community, too many of our neighbors are struggling to put meals on the table. Rising costs and everyday challenges are stretching families thin—but together, we can change that. By strengthening our local food system, we can ensure everyone has access to nutritious food and the stability it brings.
Take the Leap for Lasting Change
On August 15, we’ll be jumping out of a (perfectly good) plane to make a bold statement:
We are fearless in our fight to build a stronger, hunger-free community.
When you participate in Skydive United, you’re doing more than taking on an unforgettable challenge—you’re helping fuel United Way of Greater Nashua’s efforts to:

Expand access to healthy, reliable food
Support local partners fighting hunger every day
Build long-term solutions so families can thrive

Join the Movement
Now in its seventh year, Skydive United has already made an incredible impact—raising nearly $30,000 last year alone. This year, we’re aiming even higher—but we need you.

Sign up to jump
Fundraise for food security
Be a champion for your neighbors

Because No One Should Go Hungry
The need is great—and your support is incredibly powerful.
Together, we can build a Greater Nashua where every person, every family, has the food they need and the dignity they deserve.
Take the leap. Fight hunger. Change lives.
👉 SIGN UP HERE

Watch a video of last year’s jump HERE, and get inspired to be one of the amazing skydivers in 2025. If you want more information about sponsoring or jumping, please email Mike or Samantha: info@unitedwaynashua.org

Betting on the Community - Poker Hand Pub Crawl
2026-09-12 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Betting on the Community: Poker Hand Pub Crawl

Get ready to ante up and support a great cause with United Way of Greater Nashua’s exciting fundraiser: “Betting on the Community – Poker Hand Pub Crawl”!
Enjoy a night out while helping your neighbors during the United Way’s second annual Poker Hand Pub Crawl. Participants will visit 5 downtown Nashua venues, collecting playing cards with drink purchases. The best poker hand at the end wins a cash prize, and all proceeds benefit United Way programs focused on education, health, and financial stability.
Registration is $25 and includes event entry, a free drink, a map of participating locations, and chances to win raffle prizes. We love this event because it supports local businesses and it brings a great sense of camaraderie among community members including long-lasting friend groups and new friends you meet along the way!

🃏 How It Works:
Step into the heart of Nashua’s vibrant nightlife scene as we embark on a thrilling journey through five local bars and restaurants. At each venue, participants will be dealt a playing card, adding a new element of suspense and strategy to the evening. Collect your cards and aim for the best hand possible as you navigate through the city, all while enjoying the lively atmosphere and camaraderie of fellow supporters. Folks will start at one bar as a big unit, rotate through three others in smaller groups (to allow for bars of all sizes to join in the event) and then end at the same place for awards and raffle prizes!
💰 The Ultimate Prize:
As the night unfolds, the stakes will rise, and anticipation will mount as participants vie for the coveted title of having the best poker hand. The lucky individual who holds the winning combination will take home a cash prize, making every card dealt a potential game-changer. It’s not just about the luck of the draw; it’s about rallying together as a community to make a difference.
🎉 Supporting a Worthy Cause:
By joining us for the Poker Hand Pub Crawl, you’re not only in for an unforgettable night of fun and entertainment but also making a meaningful impact in the Greater Nashua community. Every dollar raised goes directly towards supporting United Way’s vital initiatives, ensuring that individuals and families in need receive the assistance and resources they deserve. Guests of the pub crawl will have access to special prices at the bars, so they will also be supporting local businesses in a more pocket friendly way.
📅 Save the Date:
Mark your calendars and rally your friends for an evening of excitement and philanthropy. “Betting on the Community – Poker Hand Pub Crawl” promises to be a memorable event where the spirit of giving meets the thrill of the game.
Don’t miss out on your chance to play a winning hand for a brighter future. Join us as we come together to make a difference, one card at a time. See you at the tables!
Registration and location details: Check back soon!

Serving Up Support – Pickleball Tournament and Social
2026-09-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Serving Up Support – Pickleball Tournament and Social
Join us for a fun and competitive day on the courts! Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, making it enjoyable for players of all skill levels. Competition prizes will include popular gift cards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams (each member) within each competition category. Play a minimum of 5 games!
Proudly Sponsored By

*** Gift card prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. ***

Date: Saturday, September 19th, 9 am

Location: YMCA Westwood Park, Nashua

Register HERE.
Two tiers of registration are available: beginner and intermediate. All play is doubles. $50 per person.
Raffles!
If you cannot attend, please consider supporting this event by purchasing raffle tickets. We will have 10 baskets, with each basket valued at $50 with various combinations of gift cards and unique gifts. Raffle ticket costs: 5 tickets for $5; 12 tickets for $10; and 25 tickets for $20.. Purchase raffle tickets HERE!

School Supply Drive - Day of Caring
2026-09-26 10:00 - 2026-10-04 13:00 UTC | United Way of Greater Nashua, 20 Broad Street, Nashua, NH, United States
Rod Hansen Memorial School Supplies Drive
The Rod Hansen School Supply Pantry, created in collaboration with the Teachers and Paws Project, provides local teachers with items for their low income students that they may otherwise have to purchase out of pocket. Donations are collected at local businesses to help stock the pantry with a variety of items which teachers can access as needed throughout the school year.

Donations may be dropped off at the United Way office or purchased through the Amazon Wishlist here: https://a.co/5NWMZZl and sent directly to the United Way of Greater Nashua office at 20 Broad Street in Nashua, 03064. Volunteers will also be stationed outside Staples in South Nashua and Staples in Amherst during the hours of the drive to accept donations from shoppers.

For more information contact United Way of Greater Nashua and info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603)882-4011.

United We Sleep
2026-10-16 17:00 - 2026-10-17 08:00 UTC | Nashua Community College, 505 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH, United States
United We Sleep

We live in a beautiful community, so we tend to forget that there is serious poverty here. We cannot imagine what it feels like not to have a safe, comfortable place to sleep at night. But every year, people in our community die while homeless. At least 300 kids in the Nashua School District are homeless.

Experience a night without “home” at United We Sleep. This event brings people together to discuss and become more aware about the issues of extreme poverty and homelessness. Come away with a better understanding of the hardships that the homeless go through. Through your participation and fundraising you are making the statement, “I care about my community”. Help increase awareness of a problem that won’t go away until we join together to solve it.

Registration link coming soon.
For more information contact United Way of Greater Nashua and info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603)882-4011.

Horsing Around at Touchstone Farm
2026-10-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Touchstone Farm, 233 Old Temple Road, Lyndeborough, NH, 03082, United States
Horsing Around at Touchstone Farm
Volunteers will help Touchstone Farm get ready for the warm months. Projects may include shoring up fences, cleaning up riding areas, raking, stall repair and other outdoor post-winter tidying-up.
This will be a hands-on project, so bring your work gloves and boots! Heavy lifting may be involved in some projects, but not all. Please be prepared to walk on muddy, uneven ground.

Touchstone Farm is an educational and therapeutic not-for-profit that is positively changing lives through partnerships between horses and people of varying abilities, ages, and backgrounds.

Grounded in a sense of place, mutual respect and well-being, it is a sanctuary which nurtures connections, cooperation, self-confidence and personal growth. Through engaging with horses, farm animals, gardens, and the land itself, our mission is to provide transformative opportunities which positively change lives. Touchstone Farm offers a rich and challenging variety of experiences which includes summer camps, diverse equine oriented educational workshops and certifications for a variety of national organizations, riding and driving lessons, and specialty weekends, all of which culminate in building traditions that are both dynamic and timeless. Our professional staff passionately strives to empower individuals by healing hearts, enhancing health, teaching critical thinking, promoting personal spirituality, and fostering resiliency.

Walk this (United) Way: Shoe Drive for a Cause (November)
2026-11-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 (America/New_York) | United Way of Greater Nashua, 20 Broad Street, Nashua, NH, United States
Walk this (United) Way: Shoe Drive for a Cause

Our Shoe Drive collects new shoes for local families and gently used shoes that are resold to fund United Way’s community initiatives. Shoes will be collected between November 1 and December 31. Proceeds will benefit United Way’s Community Emergency Needs Shoe fund! More details coming soon.

Care-E-Oke
2026-11-06 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Nashua Center for the Arts, 201 Main Street, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
Care-E-Oke
Who: YOU! What: A Karaoke Contest!
When: November 6, 2026, 7-10 pm
Where: Nashua Center for the Arts Why: To have fun and support a strong community safety net!
Registration and ticketing information coming soon!

United Way Care-E- Oke is a fun, competitive, fundraiser to support a strong community safety net. Join us on stage, or donate to support a participant, or become a sponsor. In November, we will be taking the city by storm in this contest, which will be judged by celebrities! All proceeds from the event help United Way to make grants to local organizations which help to keep our great community strong, smart, safe, and healthy!
Show off your singing skills or cheer on your favorite performers at Care-E-Oke, a karaoke fundraiser hosted at the Nashua Center for the Arts. Now in its third year, this lively event benefits our community safety net grants which support local nonprofits and direct programs provided by UWGN.
This event is a fun and low-cost way to enjoy the Nashua Center for the Arts, support many local nonprofits, and have a great time with the family on a Saturday night in downtown Nashua.

You can watch last year’s event here:

24 Hours of Greater Nashua Greatness
2026-11-29 17:00 - 2026-11-30 17:00 (America/New_York) | WSMN, 196 Main St #200, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
24 Hours of Greater Nashua Greatness

United Way’s 24 Hours of Greater Nashua Greatness is returning for its fifth consecutive year with Mike Apfelberg at the mic and many incredible guests. Mike will be joined in the studio by an incredible array of guests including many local nonprofit leaders, business owners, religious leaders, politicians and civil servants to find out what lessons they will take away from 2026 and what they hope for in 2027. Mike will be joined by our supportive colleague and Advisory Board member – Cynthia Whitaker of Greater Nashua Mental Health and our thanks to her for her support!
People can call in with questions 603-816-1590. There will also be gift cards available for people who call in, at least one every hour! The gift cards will be for gas, groceries, Amazon, Starbucks, Chipotle and more. Join in on the fun and maybe you’ll get a thank you gift card to boot!
How to tune in, starting on Sunday at 5 pm! —

On the radio at WSMN 1590 AM or 95.3 FM within the Nashua area

On line live streaming at wsmn.live at WSMN

On Facebook at Facebook

2025 Lineup

Day
Time
Name of Organization

Sun, Nov 30st
5:00 PM
Greater Nashua Mental Health

Sun, Nov 30st
5:30 PM
Nashua Community Music School

Sun, Nov 30st
6:00 PM
Citizen of the World/USA and Music Man

Sun, Nov 30st
6:30 PM
Meals on Wheels

Sun, Nov 30st
7:00 PM
MCAC

Sun, Nov 30st
7:30 PM
Harbor Care- Merit Program

Sun, Nov 30st
8:00 PM
MAPS – Mile Away Partnership Chartered Public School

Sun, Nov 30st
8:30 PM
St. Joseph Hospital

Sun, Nov 30st
9:00 PM
Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity

Sun, Nov 30st
9:30 PM
Barbering For Tomorrow

Sun, Nov 30st
10:00 PM
Great American Downtown

Sun, Nov 30st
10:30 PM
Meals Matter

Sun, Nov 30st
11:00 PM
Lyphos

Sun, Nov 30st
11:30 PM
Mission & Community Outreach

Mon, Dec 1st
12:00 AM
S.C.A.R.E.

Mon, Dec 1st
12:30 AM
Second Chance Ranch Rescue

Mon, Dec 1st
1:00 AM
UWGN Volunteer and Retired US Army

Mon, Dec 1st
1:30 AM
Contracting business for 30 years and 36 years of Recovery

Mon, Dec 1st
2:00 AM
Nashua’s night life then and now

Mon, Dec 1st
2:30 AM
UWGN Volunteering and Learn United

Mon, Dec 1st
3:00 AM
Messiah Lutheran Church, Amherst, NH

Mon, Dec 1st
3:30 AM
UW Volunteer, former educator

Mon, Dec 1st
4:00 AM
UWGN, Manchester Animal Shelter, World Cup (Boston)

Mon, Dec 1st
4:30 AM
Adult Learning Center

Mon, Dec 1st
5:00 AM
Wanderlust

Mon, Dec 1st
5:30 AM
St Joseph Hospital Mobile Health Clinic

Mon, Dec 1st
6:00 AM
Radiation Center of Greater Nashua

Mon, Dec 1st
6:30 AM
Northeast Delta Dental

Mon, Dec 1st
7:00 AM
Foundation for Healthy Communities

Mon, Dec 1st
7:30 AM
Greater Nashua Mental Health

Mon, Dec 1st
8:00 AM
Dismas Home of NH

Mon, Dec 1st
8:30 AM
Tolles Street Mission

Mon, Dec 1st
9:00 AM
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Mon, Dec 1st
9:30 AM
Humane Society for Greater Nashua

Mon, Dec 1st
10:00 AM
Southern New Hampshire Health

Mon, Dec 1st
10:30 AM
Teresa Moler

Mon, Dec 1st
11:00 AM
Community Transportation Mobility Management

Mon, Dec 1st
11:30 AM
DPHCS

Mon, Dec 1st
12:00 PM
AmeriHealth Caritas NH

Mon, Dec 1st
12:30 PM
ARCNH

Mon, Dec 1st
1:00 PM
St. Joseph Hospital Senior Behavioral Health Unit

Mon, Dec 1st
1:30 PM
Recovery Friendly Workplace

Mon, Dec 1st
2:00 PM
Nashua Children’s Home

Mon, Dec 1st
2:30 PM
Nashua Teachers’ Union

Mon, Dec 1st
3:00 PM
Welcoming NH, NH AIR

Mon, Dec 1st
3:30 PM
Charitable Giving

Mon, Dec 1st
4:00 PM
Joseph’s Closet DME Exchange Program

Mon, Dec 1st
4:30 PM
Salvation Army of Nashua

Celebration of "U"
2026-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Anhueser Busch Biergarten, 221 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH, 03054, United States
Celebration of “U”
United Way volunteers, sponsors, and donors are the heart and soul of our work in the community. From newborn babies to senior citizens and at all stages of life in between, there is a United Way program making a difference because you are there to make it happen. We’ll be celebrating our volunteers in style at Kettlehead Brewing in Nashua. This is a fun event thanking everyone for their hard work throughout the year. Come meet your fellow supporters and give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back.

Celebration of “U”
Tentatively: Kettlehead Brewery, Nashua, NH
December 8, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
For more information contact United Way of Greater Nashua and info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603)882-4011.
