With food insecurity a growing problem on the Seacoast, The Chase Home and Gather, both located in Portsmouth, are working together to raise awareness about it. “Food insecurity is a huge issue for the population we work with and we want to address it holistically,” said The Chase Home Executive Director Meme Wheeler. Founded in […]
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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 […]
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On March 22, the Seacoast Youth Suicide Prevention Network (SYSPN) will offer suicide prevention training for Portsmouth High School staff. The training consists of prepared slideshows that highlight the expertise of each lead agency in SYSPN. Now in its third year, SYSPN was formed through major funding from Exeter Hospital. In addition to The Chase […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 ≫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 […]
Read More ≫In celebration of #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media, The Chase Home has received a $5,000 grant as part of KidCents Thanks For Giving Holiday program. The grant will be used to support community and residential-based services and programs for at-risk youth and families. “We are proud to […]
Read More ≫Building on the success of its 5th Wine & Chocolate Tasting, which netted more than $45,000 to support services for at-risk youth, Chase Home is looking to fill open seats on its Board of Directors. “This is the perfect opportunity for professionals from any industry to join a nonprofit in a supervisory capacity and make […]
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