News & Events
News and Events
In the News
Emergency Housing Rededication of the Shelter
Concord Mayor, Byron Champlin along with City councilors and members of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, presided over the ceremony with Executive Director Nancy McKeon and
Family Fun event a huge success!
The Friends Program took over Keach Park in Concord to celebrate International Friendship Day on July 27! 37 Community organizations joined the fun this year including State
Friends-a-Palooza has become an annual tradition!
37 Community organizations are joining the fun this year including State of New Hampshire emergency services, Concord Fire and Library, Waypoint, Community Action, Concord Communit
Help us finish the renovation!
The construction is just about done and now we need the community's help to put a fresh coat of paint on the rest of the bedrooms! together we can make the shelte
Foster Grandparents Honored at the "Grandy's"
On May 30th, the Friends Program rolled out the teal carpet to celebrate the end of the 2023-24 school year with seniors from across New Hampshire at ‘The Grandys’.
With a little help from our friends
Thank you to all of our amazing Friends-A-Palooza Event Sponsors! We wouldn't be able to offer this fun, free event without them. Please bring the whole family to c
Purchase your brick today!
Did you know that the Friends Program Emergency Housing Program is the only permanent low- barrier shelter for families in Merrimack County? We are just about to finish a renovatio
January is National Mentoring Month!
The Friends Program, a nonprofit based in Concord, knows that a trusted and supportive adult can make a tremendous difference in a child’s life. That’s why they’v
Very Cool Raffle Tickets to Benefit the Shelter!
Thanks to a very generous donation from a business in Concord, we have several Razor Drift Trikes to raffle. All proceeds will benefit the shelter renovation. Drawings
Press Release - The Home Stretch Renovation
The Friends Program is thrilled to announce that they have contracted with New England Custom Remodeling to complete The Home Stretch Renovation of its Emergency Housing Family She
Home Stretch Emergency Housing Renovation
We are thrilled to announce that we have engaged New England Custom Remodeling to commence work on phase two and three of the renovation on Friends Emergency Housing.
The re
Welcome to our new Director of Emergency Housing!
The Friends Program is pleased to welcome Glenda Leon as the new Director of Emergency Housing. With a deep mission driven commitment to support vulnerable individuals and families
Upcoming Events
Friends-A-Palooza 2025
Third Annual Friends-a-Palooza!
We can't wait to see you all to celebrate International Friendship Day on July 27th. The third annual Friends-A-Palooza is bigger and better than ever! Tell all you
Celebrate Youth Mentoring
12/9/23 Cookies and Cocoa - sweet treats and gingerbread tales
Reserve your spot today for this free family event. Space is limited!
10/28/23 - Pumpkin Decorating with Friends
Join us for this free event- we will be decorating and carving pumpkins and sharing light refreshments. Our Special guest- SCARE NH will be distributing free costumes for Halloween
9/27/23 - Channeling your potential through art and mindfulness.
This session will be co-facilitated by Friends Program staff, Andrew Heath and mindfulness instructor Maria Pacelli, M. Ed.. They will lead the participants to greater self-express