Community Impact
The Impact of Your Support
Community Impact
The Impact of Your Support
Our mission is to respond to those in NH who need help – every child, teen, parent, veteran, family and senior – with programs that heal, comfort and empower.
We can only do this work because of our incredible community of donors, who continually show how their collective impact empowers and brings meaningful change to hundreds of NH residents each year.
Below are some of the many ways that your support truly moves lives forward.
Our Highlights
More than 146,000 NH residents directly benefited from our services over the past year, representing about 10% of New Hampshire’s population – and more than the number of people Nashua and Concord combined.
15,891 miles driven by Caregivers volunteers, helping homebound seniors get to vital medical and other appointments. That’s equivalent to driving across country nearly six times.
310 veterans found support and assistance at Liberty House, working to overcome challenges like homelessness, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injuries, setting them on a path to stability and independence.
106 children are no longer homeless because their mothers found safety, shelter and hope, working to build self-sufficient lives at New Generation.
22,508 collective nights of housing were preserved for NH residents through the energy, fuel, and shelter assistance they received from our Community Services program.
237 individuals developed the skills to better cope with difficult situations through our Mental Health Counseling Services program.
Our Causes
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Children & Families
(New Generation, Our Place, St. Charles)
Thousands of NH children lack adequate access to basic life needs, such as food, clothing and housing, and hundreds more endure adverse childhood experiences or behavioral challenges that impact their development and well-being.
But Because Of Donor Support:
Children & Family Articles
New Life at New Generation
Pregnant and facing almost certain prison time, Brandy desperately needed to put her 15 years of substance misuse behind her and “do everything right” to find a new path forward. Then she found New Generation.
St. Charles: Finding Safety in the Sea
Learn how students at St. Charles School in Rochester find a safe harbor in an unlikely place with some interesting “classmates.”
New Generation: Helping Jolie Get Back on Her Feet
17 and homeless, Jolie was a new mother with nowhere to go. Read how New Generation helped her become her “best” self and emerge from homelessness with her child.
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Veterans
(Liberty House – residential and community)
Many NH veterans, face homelessness and struggle with substance misuse resulting from PTSD and other issues. They lack the support needed to escape their struggles, restore their dignity and once again become self-sufficient.
But Because Of Donor Support:
Veteran Articles
Liberty House: Better Futures for Struggling Veterans
Learn about the changes at Liberty House: a new home, expanded programs and more resources to meet the increasing demand for its services.
CCNH Difference Makers – Cindy Coughlin
Cindy’s a model example of self-sacrificing love, especially when it comes to helping teens work through and overcome life’s obstacles.
Liberty House Recipient of Progressive’s Keys to Progress
The vehicle will be used to provide transportation for residents of the program’s substance-free transitional living program in Manchester.
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Seniors
(CareGivers, Monadnock at Home, Community Services, MH Counseling)
More than 10,000 seniors in NH are food insecure and nearly 30% live alone. This large and growing population is weighed down physically and emotionally by the toll of financial uncertainty, hunger, isolation and transportation difficulties as they try to maintain their independence.
But Because Of Donor Support:
Senior Articles
CCNH Difference Makers – Elaine Frenette
For those in need of support in the North Country, Community Services coordinator Elaine Frenette's voice is often the first they hear.
COVID-19: Steps to Protect New Hampshire’s Elderly
COVID-19: being informed, proactive and diligent is key - this is especially important for the elderly, carrying a higher risk of serious illness.
A Grandmother’s Wish
Despite her own difficulties, a Salem woman, with assistance from Catholic Charities, comes through for her three grandchildren.
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Mental Health & Wellness
(Mental Health Counseling)
Thousands in New Hampshire face mental health or emotional issues, such as anxiety, depression, substance misuse or more serious mental illness, and the numbers are growing due to a lack of qualified clinical services and access to affordable care.
But Because Of Donor Support:
Mental Health & Wellness Articles
Capelle Named Director of Mental Health Services
Danielle Capelle will oversee CCNH's Mental Health Counseling Services, which helps individuals improve their quality of life.
CCNH Difference Makers – Cindy Coughlin
Cindy’s a model example of self-sacrificing love, especially when it comes to helping teens work through and overcome life’s obstacles.
COVID-19 & Your Mental Health
Good mental health is an important human element. Catholic Charities NH counselor Cindy Coughlin provides 7 tips to stay strong amid this uncertain time.
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Poverty & Financial Hardship
(Community Services)
Every day is a struggle for our NH neighbors overwhelmed by poverty or lacking adequate resources – not able to afford enough food, pay an electric bill, or even know how long housing will last. Their needs are immediate but often require long-term solutions.
But Because Of Donor Support:
Poverty & Financial Hardship Articles
Betty: “You helped me become self-sufficient”
Betty’s nature is to give, always helping those around her, including family. But what happens when the giver needs help? Betty found out when she called Catholic Charities.
Life Plan: Forging a Better Future
Kalila, a Community Services client, wasn’t just tired of living paycheck to paycheck, she was ready to do something about it.
Steve: “I got the job!”
Steve’s past had become a major impediment to his future, and his present time was running short, both for him and his young family. He needed a way to move that obstacle, so he called Catholic Charities.
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Homelessness
(New Generation, Liberty House)
Thousands of individuals and families in NH have no place to call home, living on the street, in tents or in a shelter. Of the 4,682 people who experienced homelessness over the past year, 7% were veterans and nearly 30% were individuals in families with children.
But Because Of Donor Support:
Homelessness Articles
New Generation: Helping Jolie Get Back on Her Feet
17 and homeless, Jolie was a new mother with nowhere to go. Read how New Generation helped her become her “best” self and emerge from homelessness with her child.
Rewriting His Own History, One Day at a Time
Doug, a veteran and successful businessman, had it all – and then it was gone. After years of being lost, he found Liberty House and a chance to rebuild his life.
On the Cusp of Homelessness
Sarah and her husband, Doug, worked hard. While they earned just above minimum wage, they could barely pay the rent, utilities, food, student ...
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Food Insecurity
(CareGivers, NH Food Bank, Liberty House, Community Services)
Nearly 95,000 NH residents, of all ages, face hunger on a daily basis, including 1-in-11 children impacting their growth and development, and over 10,000 seniors, threatening their physical health and overall well-being.
But Because Of Donor Support:
Food Insecurity Articles
CCNH Difference Makers – Elaine Frenette
For those in need of support in the North Country, Community Services coordinator Elaine Frenette's voice is often the first they hear.
Responding to COVID-19: The CareGivers
Learn how CareGivers adapted to meet the growing needs of hundreds of seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moving Lives Forward: NH Food Bank’s Culinary Training Program
“I have the coolest job ever, we take unemployed people and teach them a skill while feeding the hungry.”—Chef Paul Morrison The NH Food ...
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Immigration
(Immigration Legal Services)
For immigrants and refugees who are eligible under federal law to stay in the US on a temporary or permanent basis, the immigration process can be very complicated, costly and lengthy, and many cannot afford assistance or navigate it alone.
But Because Of Donor Support:
Immigration Articles
Immigration and Refugee Services
Imagine for a moment you have arrived on foreign soil, not speaking the language, not knowing how to find work, or transportation, or ...
Becoming Citizens
Learn how the CCNH and the Manchester Citizenship Center is helping to reduce barriers and make integrating new Americans easier and less stressful.
Dreams Come True for New U.S. Citizens
CCNH staff celebrate with three clients who became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester on Oct. 27. Photos by Bob LaPree
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Recovery Support
(Liberty House, New Generation, Mental Health Counseling)
Substance misuse is widespread in NH, a mental health challenge that 1-in-10 residents live with, though only 5% of them seek or receive appropriate treatment. Two high-risk populations are veterans, due to PTSD and other military-related experiences, and single mothers, who are more likely to develop substance misuse compared with other women.
But Because Of Donor Support:
Recovery Support Articles
CCNH Addresses NH Opioid Crisis
In response to New Hampshire’s deadly opioid epidemic, Catholic Charities New Hampshire is sending a team of clinicians skilled in addiction counseling across the state to meet with families coping with this crisis.
“Families Coping” Comes to The Currier
CCNH and the Currier Museum of Art will co-host a program to help families with loved ones who struggle with addiction.
Rewriting His Own History, One Day at a Time
Doug, a veteran and successful businessman, had it all – and then it was gone. After years of being lost, he found Liberty House and a chance to rebuild his life.
Our work isn’t done. With your help we can impact even more of our NH neighbors!
You can help us continue this mission in 2023 and beyond. Thank you for any support you can provide.