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 ≫Sons of the American Legion invests $3,000 in The Chase Home
Recently, Sons of the American Legion made a $3,000 donation to support the Seacoast Community Diversion Program (SCDP) at The Chase Home, which works with at-risk youth and families across the Seacoast and state. “The program is so important because it reaches kids and youth either in trouble with the law or in crisis,” said […]
Read More ≫Chase Home, Gather and Others Join Together to Tackle Food Insecurity
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 […]
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 ≫Seacoast Youth Suicide Prevention Network to offer Suicide Prevention Training
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 […]
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 […]
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