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 […]
Read More ≫Newburyport Bank Donates School Supplies to Youth at The Chase Home
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 […]
Read More ≫Garden grows more than food at The Chase Home
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 […]
Read More ≫Northeast Delta Dental Supports Food Program at The Chase Home
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 […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home Receives $10,000 from Granite State Economic Development Corporation
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 […]
Read More ≫The Foundation for Seacoast Health Awards $25,000 Grant to The Chase Home
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 […]
Read More ≫NH Rapid Response Makes a Difference at Chase Home
In 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a $2 million grant to New Hampshire, which led to the formation of a new statewide community mental health center (CMHC) program. Created in response to the pandemic, this program—NH Rapid Response—has enabled staff at Chase Home to receive additional support from Seacoast Mental […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home Receives $10,000 Grant
The Chase Home has received a $10,000 grant from The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program to provide support for at-risk youth and families throughout New Hampshire. “It’s so important for our organization to receive aid, especially during this ongoing pandemic,” said Chase Home Executive Director Meme Wheeler. “It helps us meet complex community needs with […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home Receives $1,000 Grant
Serving at-risk youth and families from across the Seacoast and New Hampshire, The Chase Home recently received a $1,000 grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Wesley Gardner Charitable Fund. The support, according to Chase Home Executive Director Meme Wheeler, will support general operations. “An unrestricted gift like this enables us to use it in a […]
Read More ≫Kennebunk Savings puts ‘spotlight’ on The Chase Home
Kennebunk Savings recently awarded $5,000 to The Chase Home in support of its Seacoast Community Diversion Program (SCDP), which holds youth accountable for disruptive behavior while providing education and support services. “It’s primarily a court-mandated program that serves as an alternative to traditional punitive measures that research shows pretty much do very little to reduce delinquent behaviors,” […]
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