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ArchivesCurrier Museum of ArtBy Deborah Schachter on Friday, December 11, 2009.As she settled into a new culture and learned a new language, Qamar learned to weave and paint – and found joy in her new community – at the Currier Museum Art Center. Nashua Adult Learning CenterBy Deborah Schachter on Saturday, November 28, 2009.Mr. Olocho came to the U.S. from Kenya after receiving a green card through the immigration lottery. The Nashua Adult Learning Center helped him prepare for and achieve his U.S. high school equivalency degree. Kingswood Youth CenterBy Deborah Schachter on Saturday, November 14, 2009.When Mike Sproul was a teenager, he needed some positive adult role models. He found them at the Kingswood Youth Center. Conway Area Humane SocietyBy Deborah Schachter on Saturday, November 7, 2009.The Conway Area Humane Society’s Lifelong Friends Program matches seniors with appropriate pets. Frank Meserve got his dog, Molly, through that program. MacDowell ColonyBy Deborah Schachter on Friday, October 30, 2009.The MacDowell Colony in Peterborough awards resident fellowships to artists – providing them with the time, space, quiet and community to do their work. Poet Ralph Sneeden of Exeter spent two winter weeks writing there. Boys and Girls Club of Greater NashuaBy Deborah Schachter on Friday, October 23, 2009.When Adolfo Ramirez came to the United States at age 15, he spoke no English and struggled to catch up with his peers in school. He joined the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, where he got help with homework and language skills. Hannah GrimesBy Deborah Schachter on Friday, October 16, 2009.The Hannah Grimes Center in Keene helps small producers, farmers and craftspeople with business workshops, educational programs, community partnerships and a Main Street Marketplace to sell their wares. Suerae Stein of Spofford got help for her small business. Easter SealsBy Deborah Schachter on Friday, October 9, 2009.Easter Seals New Hampshire has developed a partnership with the New Hampshire National Guard, the Department of Defense, and the state Department of Health and Human Services to create Veterans Count, a program to support the families of New Hampshire military personnel. Pam Williams’ daughter, Jessica, is serving in Iraq. Spaulding Youth CenterBy Deborah Schachter on Friday, October 2, 2009.Since 1958, the Spaulding Youth Center has been working to improve the lives of emotionally and intellectually challenged children and their families. Laurie Gagnon’s 19-year-old son Jon attends school at Spaulding. The Friends ProgramBy Deborah Schachter on Saturday, September 26, 2009.Since 1975, the Friends Program has been matching youth with caring adults in its Junior Senior Friends Program. Terry Irwin spends time every week with 15-year-old Tolbert Nemo. He was born in the Ivory Coast and came to the US from Liberia five years ago. |
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