Author Note: The Chase Home is one of 16 programs mentioned in this article and effected by this bill. Sponsored by Senator Bob Giuda, SB294 was recently passed, a move that will restore funding to accredited Juvenile Court Diversion programs throughout New Hampshire. Providing evidence-based support and comprehensive services to first-time juvenile offenders rather than […]
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For the love of chocolate and The Chase Home
At any fundraiser, there are numerous moving parts behind the scenes, which in the case of The Chase Home’s 6th Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting involves two well-known chocolatiers. For the second year running, Enna Chocolate and La Cascade Du Chocolat, owned by Enna Grazier and Samantha Brown, respectively, will be responsible for the chocolate at the […]
Read More ≫New Board members making an impact at The Chase Home
The Chase Home in Portsmouth put out a call for volunteers on its Board of Directors, a request that has yielded tangible results in 2019. “Each new board member has a skill set that complements one another,” said Meme Wheeler, executive director at The Chase Home. “They have literally hit the ground running this year, […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home at the front lines of opioid epidemic
Serving at-risk youth both in its residential facility and in the community, three-quarters of those seen by staff at The Chase Home are significantly affected by the opioid crisis. For The Chase Home Executive Director Meme Wheeler, this stark reality hit home in recent weeks. “We just took in siblings, who are teenagers, but look […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home Expands In-Home Program
In response to community needs, The Chase Home continues to expand its In-Home Program, which provides families struggling with drug and alcohol abuse or juvenile problems direct care within their homes. “It is really important to work within the families environment,” said Executive Director Meme Wheeler, who said the program is in its fourth year […]
Read More ≫Martingale Wharf Restaurant to support Chase Home in February
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 February. According to Martingale Wharf’s General Manager, Michelle Matthews, The Chase Home will receive 10% of all their sales on Tuesdays throughout February. “This is part […]
Read More ≫Chase Home supports SENATE BILL 294
Serving at-risk kids throughout the Seacoast and state of New Hampshire, The Chase Home is in favor of SB – 294, legislation developed by Senator Guida that supports accredited Juvenile Court Diversion programs. Providing evidence-based support and services to first-time juvenile offenders rather than placing them in the traditional Juvenile Justice System, these programs lost […]
Read More ≫My Reis Salon gives back to The Chase Home
With locations in Exeter and Portsmouth, My Reis Salon recently provided an opportunity for several female youth at The Chase Home to receive a custom cut and style from a stylist. Meme Wheeler, executive director of The Chase Home, expressed gratitude to Nicole Reis, who owns the salon. “She approached us, and it was just […]
Read More ≫Local artist creates a mural at The Chase Home
Recently, local artist Natalee Miller created a mural in the girls dorm at The Chase Home in Portsmouth. For Miller, the opportunity to work with The Chase Home was special in a multitude of ways. “I love doing murals and working larger than I do on a day to day basis,” she said. “They gave […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home Receives $1,000 Life Enhancement Grant
A $1,000 grant from the Rosamond Thaxter Foundation of Maine will enable youth at The Chase Home in Portsmouth to have an opportunity to participate in competitive athletics and gain important life skills. “We are very grateful for the Rosamond Thaxter Foundation’s history of generosity and commitment to at-risk youth,” said Meme Wheeler, executive director […]
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