You have a friend with us.
Welcome...We are the Friends Program.
The Friends Program works to build positive connections and solutions for at-risk youth, families and seniors. Since 1975, we have been working to inspire confident kids, increase access to stable housing for families, improve food security, improve educational outcomes for youth, enhance resources for healthy aging and leverage the power of volunteers to meet community needs across the state of New Hampshire.Join us!
With your help, we have a HUGE impact!
600+
People, Organizations and Businesses Donated
44,000
Hours Volunteered
2,000,000+
Hours Donated in Last Ten Years
Calling All Volunteers!
Our success depends on amazing volunteers, and we need you to join us. Whether you like working with kids who need a mentor, helping with events for families, or you are over 55 and want to help with community needs, we have a volunteer opportunity for you! Please reach out so that we can learn more about you and how we can work together to help our most vulnerable citizens.
Donations are Greatly Needed
We depend on your support to make our programs work. Every donation, from a $10 per month recurring donation to a major corporate sponsorship, allows us to continue to help at-risk youth, families and seniors. Please lend your support today. Thank you!
In the News
Emergency Housing Rededication of the Shelter
The Emergency Housing staff and Board of Trustees were thrilled to celebrate the re-dedication of their Emergency Housing Shelter for families experiencing homelessness with a ribbon cutting event and tours on September 25, 2024. The re-dedication officially marked the culmination of the significant renovation called the Home Stretch. The renovation increased both the capacity and efficiency of the shelter, which now can house up to 9 families at a time.
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