Program areas at Granite United Way
Granite United Way utilizes a volunteer-driven process to invest resources in initiatives and programs which make a difference in 550,000 lives throughout nh and vt. by tapping the community's expertise and resources, we efficiently and effectively reach people in immediate need and solve problems for the long term. We target issues at the heart of a healthy community and our efforts are focused on three broad areas of impact: education and lifelong learning, physical and mental health, and wellness and economic stability.
Granite United Way is the fiscal agent for the capital area public health network, carroll county coalition for public health, and the south central public health network. All three networks work to prevent substance abuse among youth and young adults by bringing together individuals and organizations from a variety of sectors of the community to create a comprehensive, data-driven, evidence-based action plan to address these issues. Key strategies implemented by the coalitions include building capacity, disseminating information, providing education and support, offering alternatives, and encouraging positive, healthy community norms, laws and policies regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Research has shown the effectiveness of community coalitions in creating change and contributing to significant reductions in drug and alcohol use among youth and young adults across the country. The phn's also ensure coordinated and comprehensive delivery of all essential public health services.
Granite United Way and the common man (restaurant) family ran a ukraine relief fund where 100% of the proceeds were directed to relief efforts in ukraine and surrounding countries supporting ukrainian refugees.
Specific programs including 211 nh, arpa - support for grieving children, department of justice, home for all, literacy, other program services, preschool development, recovery friendly workplace, volunteer income tax assistance, whole village family resource center, and work United program.