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 December. According to Martingale Wharf’s Michelle Matthews, 10% of all sales on Tuesdays in December will benefit The Chase Home. “We began this initiative as a […]
Read More ≫Exeter-based businesses support The Chase Home
While known as a nonprofit in Portsmouth–it was founded in 1877–The Chase Home serves dozens of at-risk youth and their caregivers from Exeter. “We work very closely with the Exeter School System through many of our programs, and an Exeter policeman sits on a committee for our Diversion program,” noted Meme Wheeler, executive director. “We […]
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Corporate Support saves, changes lives at The Chase Home
Working with some of the region’s most at-risk youth and their families, The Chase Home relies on corporate support to meet complex community needs, which underscores its upcoming 6th Wine & Chocolate Tasting. Presented by The Atlantic Grill, the event will take place on Wednesday, November 13 from 6 to 8 pm at which many […]
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Fundraiser Puts Spotlight on Critical Need in Portsmouth Community
Founded in 1877, The Chase Home in Portsmouth provides stability and support for at-risk youth and their families, a mission that will take center stage on November 13 at its 6th Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting. Presented by The Atlantic Grill, the event serves to not only raise funds for services for youth and families […]
Read More ≫Passage of SENATE BILL 294 to restore funding for accredited Juvenile Court Diversion programs
Author Note: The Chase Home is one of 16 programs mentioned in this article and effected by this bill. Sponsored by Senator Bob Giuda, SB294 was recently passed, a move that will restore funding to accredited Juvenile Court Diversion programs throughout New Hampshire. Providing evidence-based support and comprehensive services to first-time juvenile offenders rather than […]
Read More ≫For the love of chocolate and The Chase Home
At any fundraiser, there are numerous moving parts behind the scenes, which in the case of The Chase Home’s 6th Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting involves two well-known chocolatiers. For the second year running, Enna Chocolate and La Cascade Du Chocolat, owned by Enna Grazier and Samantha Brown, respectively, will be responsible for the chocolate at the […]
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Community Supports Summer Program at The Chase Home
In late July, an anticipated funding shortage jeopardized the summer program at The Chase Home, which staff say did not “miss a beat” thanks to community support. “We had community members make financial contributions and local businesses stepped up, too, including Tuscan Market,” said Meme Wheeler, executive director at The Chase Home. “The program’s main […]
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The Groomsmith to celebrate 1-year anniversary, support The Chase Home
Located at 28 Deer St. in Portsmouth, The Groomsmith will host a 1-year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 5 from 10 am to 4 pm with proceeds from all haircuts to benefit The Chase Home. The Groomsmith is owned by Reed Maerder, who along with brother and manager Zach will additionally provide cuts to male […]
Read More ≫The Atlantic Grill to present The Chase Home’s 6th Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting
On Wednesday, November 13, a full house is expected at The Chase Home’s 6th Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting, presented by The Atlantic Grill in Rye. Founded in 1877, The Chase Home in Portsmouth serves nearly 300 at-risk youth and families annually statewide through prevention, early intervention, residential and community-based programs. Noting this is the […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home’s Summer Program in Jeopardy
“We expect to receive a little less than half of what we expected from a very consistent funding source to offset the cost of the summer program,” explained Meme Wheeler, executive director of The Chase Home. “The shortfall is about $7,000.”
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