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Retired Senior Volunteer Program

By Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.

Roger Thirrell volunteers for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP. He drives seniors to appointments in Boston, Portland, White River Junction and around the region. He and RSVP make these trips possible to those who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford them.

Child Development Center

By Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.

Billie Jo McEwan of Rochester has a son, Brandon, with severe developmental delays. She says she was skeptical that there was a place to help meet Brandon's needs, but the Child Development Center made her a believer.

Children's Museum of Portsmouth

By Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.

Sandy Amel of Durham volunteers at the Children's Museum of Portsmouth. He says kids are learning at the museum while having fun.

Danbury Community Center

By Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.

Marcus Michieux goes to the Danbury Community Center's afterschool program. He says it helps him feel confident and proud of himself.

Foster and Adoptive Parent Association

By Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.

Jennifer from Hooksett says she "tried everything to try" her foster parents. But they not only stuck with her, they adopted her at age 20. She says groups like the Foster and Adoptive Parent Association help build and support families.

Fellowship Housing Opportunities

By Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.

Jean Morris of Concord was a step away from the streets after her husband left. Fellowship Housing Opportunities helped her address her financial situation so she could stay out of the shelters.

The HUB Family Resource Center

By Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.

When Brandy Barchot of Dover began feeling like a "secluded parent" she began going to a support group through the HUB Family Resource Center. She says knowing there's a place to talk and get support is a big help.

New Hampshire Association for the Blind

By Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.

Amy Manion-Nichols of Epsom has loved horseback riding for years. She thought she'd have to give up her hobby as her vision became impaired, but with assistance from the New Hampshire Association for the Blind she says she's at the barn almost every day.

New Hampshire Dance Institute

By Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.

Lydia Price of Harrisville found a way to overcome shyness as a performer with the New Hampshire Dance Institute.

The Music Hall in Portsmouth

By Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.

Drika Overton is a Portsmouth-based dancer and producer. She says she "can't imagine Portsmouth without The Music Hall."