Kennebunk Savings recently awarded $5,000 to The Chase Home in support of its Seacoast Community Diversion Program (SCDP), which holds youth accountable for disruptive behavior while providing education and support services. “It’s primarily a court-mandated program that serves as an alternative to traditional punitive measures that research shows pretty much do very little to reduce delinquent behaviors,” […]
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Local residents ‘running’ for The Chase Home
As part of the Winter Warriors Challenge, nearly a dozen local residents are running to benefit youth served by The Chase Home. Founded in 1877, The Chase Home in Portsmouth serves at-risk youth annually through prevention, early intervention, residential and community-based programs. Some youth are served in the community while others live at The Chase […]
Read More ≫The Groomsmith supports youth at The Chase Home
Since opening its doors two years ago, The Groomsmith has held several fundraisers for The Chase Home, a tradition of giving that continues this holiday season with a GoFundMe fundraiser to purchase student desks. “The Chase Home is in need of individual desks to support our kids with remote learning,” explained Meme Wheeler, executive director. […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home launches “Season of Giving”
To address shortfalls in its budget, made worse by the surging pandemic, The Chase Home in Portsmouth has launched Season of Giving, a virtual fundraiser presented by Service Credit Union. “We are reimbursed from the state for our services, but the state does not cover the full cost,” said Executive Director Meme Wheeler, who said […]
Read More ≫Volunteers help “clean” up The Chase Home
Recently, The Chase Home in Portsmouth welcomed more than a dozen volunteers from The Timberland Company as part of its Path of Service Program. According to Craig Dennis, director of operations at The Chase Home, the crew spent an entire day landscaping and cleaning up the grounds. “They did a wonderful job and are always a […]
Read More ≫Dover Children’s Home and The Chase Home collaborate to enhance services for youth
Each committed to meeting the needs of at-risk youth, nonprofit agencies Dover Children’s Home and The Chase Home will complete Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training at the end of October. According to Renee Touhey-Childress, executive director of Dover Children’s Home, staff are beginning to utilize the TBRI framework in their everyday work with youth after […]
Read More ≫Tenants Association at Pease (TAP) Selects The Chase Home as 2020 Beneficiary
Formed in 1999 to create an organized body of the people who work on the Pease Tradeport, Tenants Association at Pease (TAP) has selected The Chase Home as its 2020 charity beneficiary. “We choose a local charity that we feel could use the support and recognition and has not been chosen by us in previous […]
Read More ≫Local Resident to Lead Renovation Project at The Chase Home
In its current location since the early 1900s, The Chase Home is in need of substantial exterior improvements, which has attracted the support of Portsmouth native Jeff Keefe, who has volunteered to lead the project. Financial Advisor and Principal at Whole Wealth Management, LLC, Keefe led the successful development of the Puddle Dock Pond ice […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home to Participate in Bangor Savings Bank’s Community Matters More
Selected for the first time to participate in Bangor Savings Bank’s Community Matters More, The Chase Home in Portsmouth is asking the community for its vote. Each year, Community Matters More allows community members to become actively involved in grant giving as they decide which nonprofits will receive financial support from the Bangor Savings Bank […]
Read More ≫Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Tuscan Brands Award $5,000 Grant to The Chase Home in Portsmouth
Located in Portsmouth and serving at-risk youth statewide, The Chase Home recently received a $5,000 grant from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Tuscan Brands to purchase organic fresh food for its residents. “This is an incredible opportunity to provide youth who live here with a quality of food that most, if not all, have […]
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