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Birchtree Center

By Deborah Schachter on Saturday, March 22, 2008.

Barbara Frankel's son, Elliott, was 16 months old when he was first diagnosed with autism. After trying to find support and specialized services, she founded Birchtree Center to help Elliott and kids like him.

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Antrim Girls Shelter and School

By Deborah Schachter on Saturday, March 15, 2008.

Christie Green from the Antrim Girls Shelter says the shelter is a safe place for at-risk girls to discover their own talents and gifts, through education, health and behavioral intervention.

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Child Health Services

By Deborah Schachter on Saturday, March 8, 2008.

Lisa Dibrigida is a pediatrician with Child Health Services in Manchester. She says they provide full medical services for families with low income or special needs.

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White Birch Community Center

By Deborah Schachter on Saturday, March 1, 2008.

Henniker resident Susanne Gorin says her ten year old son, Colin, makes connections with his peers through the afterschool programs and summer camps at White Birch Community Center.

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COVER Home Repair

By Deborah Schachter on Saturday, February 23, 2008.

Gail Guernsey lives in White River Junction. Her mobile home was starting to fall apart - the roof and floors were failing. Volunteers from COVER Home Repair addressed these urgent needs so her home could be safe and comfortable again.

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Healthy at Home

By Deborah Schachter on Saturday, February 16, 2008.

Evelyn Seveira of Nashua spent her life caring for others as a nurse. Now Evelyn is wheelchair bound with osteoarthritis in both knees, but with help from staff at Healthy at Home, she can continue living in her home.

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Homemakers Health Services

By Deborah Schachter on Saturday, February 9, 2008.

Ellie Roy of Dover is the primary caregiver for her husband, who has Alzheimer's Disease. Homemakers Health Services cares for him several days a week so that Ellie can run errands as well as find support for herself.

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Manchester Community Music School

By Deborah Schachter on Saturday, February 2, 2008.

Eight year old Ben Swatko was extremely sensitive to sound and music because of Sensory Integration Disorder. After working with music therapy staff at the Manchester Community Music School, Ben not only processes music, he enjoys making his own.

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The Friendly Kitchen

By Deborah Schachter on Saturday, January 26, 2008.

The Friendly Kitchen in Concord serves dinner to individuals and families who need help while they get back on their feet.

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David's House

By Deborah Schachter on Saturday, January 19, 2008.

Carol Shepard was being treated for cancer for 28 months. Her family was able to stay at David's House while Carol received treatment at nearby Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Now 11 and cancer free, Carol raises money for David's House.

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