While the coronavirus has effectively ceased operations for many sectors of industry, nonprofit agencies like The Chase Home in Portsmouth have potentially never been busier. “We are taking every preventative measure possible right now to prevent any cases of COVID-19 both among our staff and our kids,” said Executive Director Meme Wheeler. “Our staff are […]
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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 ≫Martingale Wharf Donates nearly $2,900 to The Chase Home
A longstanding supporter of The Chase Home in Portsmouth, Martingale Wharf recently donated $2,894.21 to The Chase Home, an amount raised from a portion of all sales on Tuesdays in December. “It’s an initiative that brings more people to our restaurant on these days, which in turn provides nonprofits with financial support that can boost […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home selected as co-beneficiary of New Castle 10K
One of the most important organizational skills that must be developed by nonprofits is relationship-building, the result of which will be demonstrated at the New Castle 10K on Saturday, April 18. “I selected Chase Home in Portsmouth as one of our race beneficiaries,” said Organizer and Seacoast resident Nick Diana, who acknowledged the nonprofit agency […]
Read More ≫Community rallies around The Chase Home
For years, The Chase Home in Portsmouth quietly provided services to at-risk youth both in the community and in its residential home, which serves as stark contrast to how it concluded 2019. “November and December were banner months for the agency in terms of monies raised,” said Executive Director Meme Wheeler. “It was as if […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home, Gather and others fight food insecurity
For at-risk youth who come to live at The Chase Home in Portsmouth while receiving services, a proper nutrition is a critical part of their treatment plan. “It’s very important we help youth and their families understand the importance of healthy eating and its connection to better physical and mental health,” said Executive Director Meme […]
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The Chase Home launches window campaign
In addition to providing services to at-risk youth and families in the community, The Chase Home is an actual home for dozens, a reality that sometimes entails major capital projects. Comprising more than 30,000 square feet and built in 1902, The Chase Home building is in “dire need” of new windows in the majority of […]
Read More ≫Newburyport Five Cents Savings Charitable Foundation grants $7,500 award to The Chase Home
Recently, Newburyport Five Cents Savings Charitable Foundation awarded a $7,500 grant to The Chase Home in support of the organization’s operational expenses. Founded in 1877, The Chase Home in Portsmouth is one of the oldest nonprofits in New Hampshire, serving more than 140 at-risk youth annually statewide through prevention, early intervention, residential and community-based programs. Some youth are served in […]
Read More ≫Martingale Wharf to support Chase Home in December
Serving at-risk kids throughout the Seacoast and state of New Hampshire, The Chase Home in Portsmouth has been selected by Martingale Wharf as its nonprofit beneficiary on Tuesdays in December. According to Martingale Wharf’s Michelle Matthews, 10% of all sales on Tuesdays in December will benefit The Chase Home. “We began this initiative as a […]
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