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. […]
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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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This summer, youth who live at The Chase Home have enjoyed a variety of fresh produce grown from its garden, which serves a deeper purpose than that of mere nutrition, according to staff. “It is a teaching tool for the kids we serve,” said Executive Director Meme Wheeler, who said the grant award from Rotary […]
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Northeast Delta Dental recently invested $2,500 to support the Food Program at The Chase Home, which serves at-risk youth in New Hampshire through prevention, early intervention, residential and community-based programs. “Healthy eating is an important objective for youth in our residential program where they live at The Chase Home while receiving services,” explained Executive Director Meme Wheeler. Noting staff provide […]
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Serving at-risk youth annually statewide through prevention, early intervention, residential and community-based programs, The Chase Home has been awarded $10,000 from Granite State Economic Development Corporation (GSDC). Providing financing in the states of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont, GSDC is a non-profit lender authorized to process and service Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans. “GSDC funds will help us meet the day-to-day […]
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The Foundation for Seacoast Health (FFSH) has awarded $25,000 to The Chase Home in support of its Seacoast Community Diversion Program (SCDP). Founded in 2016, SCDP is a court-mandated program that works with kids, ages 11 – 17, who have begun to struggle in the community. “The program seeks to ‘divert’ these youth from delinquent behaviors that […]
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