Formerly offered through the Residential Treatment Services (RTS) program, The Chase Home’s Independent Living Program (ILP) is now accepting direct referrals from outside agencies and the state of NH, an important development according to staff. “ILP was something we offered to youth aging out of the system without adequate support to live on their own, […]
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CARF International announced that The Chase Home has been accredited for a period of three years for its Residential Treatment Services (RTS) program and Independent Living Program (ILP). It is the first accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to The Chase Home, which serves at-risk youth annually through prevention, early intervention, residential, […]
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The Rite Aid Foundation has generously awarded The Chase Home a $10,000 grant as part of its 2021 Giving Tuesday grant award. The grant will support programs and services offered both at The Chase Home and in the community. “This grant award will support everything from clinical therapy and life-skill training to vocational supports and […]
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Since opening in 2018, The Groomsmith has held holiday fundraisers to benefit children served by The Chase Home, a tradition expanded this year to include J.Hilburn and Seacoast Cars & Coffee. “It’s been exciting to work with the guys for such a great cause,” noted J.Hilburn Stylist Bill MacDonald, who has been involved in every […]
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Recently, new bathrooms were installed at The Chase Home, a project with an additional quoted cost of $400,000 that was completed for substantially less. “The final cost was $230,000 thanks to Ricci Construction, Co., who managed the project and was able to complete it at cost,” said Meme Wheeler, executive director at The Chase Home. […]
Read More ≫ Less than two weeks away from Chase Home’s biggest annual fundraiser, the 7th Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting Hosted by Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, staff expressed gratitude at the outpouring of support. “It has been amazing to experience the excitement around our event at Jimmy’s,” said Chase Home Executive Director Meme Wheeler. “I think people are […]
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On Wednesday, November 10, The Chase Home’s 7th Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting Hosted by Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club will take place with attendees as excited about Portsmouth’s newest venue as the evening’s philanthropic impact. “Jimmy’s recently opened, and it is just a beautiful facility,” said The Chase Home Executive Director Meme Wheeler. “We are so […]
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This summer, at-risk youth living at The Chase Home had the opportunity to enjoy many activities that gave them the chance to have fun, socialize, explore the natural world, and build self-confidence. Some of the activities included trips to the Saco River, Stonehouse Pond, Pierce Island Pool, Six Flags, Franklin Park Zoo, New England Aquarium, […]
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Recently, Abigail Rivlin, a 3rd grader at Stratham Memorial School, donated $50 to The Chase Home, a donation made possible through proceeds generated by a lemonade stand. “I chose The Chase Home because I like helping people,” said Rivlin, who said the highlight of her experience as business owner for one day was significantly enhanced by […]
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The beginning of the school year is a busy time not just for staff at The Chase Home, but the youth who live there. “There is a lot of running around getting them ready, and they especially need a lot of school supplies,” said Executive Director Meme Wheeler, who noted these items have recently been […]
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