Community Impact

The Impact of Your Support

Community Impact

The Impact of Your Support

Our mission is to respond to those in NH who need help – every child, teen, parent, veteran, family and senior – with programs that heal, comfort and empower.

We can only do this work because of our incredible community of donors, who continually show how their collective impact empowers and brings meaningful change to hundreds of NH residents each year.

Below are some of the many ways that your support truly moves lives forward.

Our Highlights

1-in-12 NH residents directly benefit from our services – equal to the entire population of Manchester, or 3 Fenway Parks filled to capacity

21,238 miles driven by CareGivers volunteers helping homebound seniors get to vital appointments – equivalent to driving across country and back four times

252 Veterans found support and assistance at Liberty House, working to overcome homelessness, PTSD, substance misuse and more on a path to independence and stability

83 Children are no longer homeless because their mothers found safety, shelter and hope for a new, self-sufficient life at New Generation

8,047 household members received emergency assistance, financial literacy training and emotional support from our Community Services program

268 Individuals developed coping skills to deal with difficult situations through sessions with our Mental Health Counseling Services program

Our Causes

  • Children & Families

    (New Generation, Our Place, St. Charles)

    Thousands of NH children lack adequate access to basic life needs, such as food, clothing and housing, and hundreds more endure adverse childhood experiences or behavioral challenges that impact their development and well-being.

    But Because Of Donor Support:

    75

    single mothers and children escaped homelessness at New Generation’s shelter, and began to rebuild their lives toward eventual employment and permanent housing

    95%

    of parents in the Our Place education program became more confident in their parenting skills, learning positive discipline techniques that create safe environments for their children and prevent neglect

    25

    students at St. Charles School worked to develop the positive behaviors and social skills they need to successfully reintegrate back into traditional school environments

    Children & Family Articles

    New Life at New Generation

    Pregnant and facing almost certain prison time, Brandy desperately needed to put her 15 years of substance misuse behind her and “do everything right” to find a new path forward. Then she found New Generation.
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    St. Charles: Finding Safety in the Sea

    Learn how students at St. Charles School in Rochester find a safe harbor in an unlikely place with some interesting “classmates.”
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    New Generation: Helping Jolie Get Back on Her Feet

    17 and homeless, Jolie was a new mother with nowhere to go. Read how New Generation helped her become her “best” self and emerge from homelessness with her child.
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  • Veterans

    (Liberty House – residential and community)

    Many NH veterans, face homelessness and struggle with substance misuse resulting from PTSD and other issues. They lack the support needed to escape their struggles, restore their dignity and once again become self-sufficient.

    But Because Of Donor Support:

    29

    veterans were admitted to Liberty House’s substance-free transitional living program, with 19 residents successfully completing the program and moving into permanent housing

    50%

    of our transitional housing residents secured steady and meaningful employment on their path toward stability. For many, it’s the first job they’ve held in years

    220

    community veterans received assistance with food, clothing and other essential needs, helping them become more resilient amid their daily life challenges

    Veteran Articles

    Liberty House: Better Futures for Struggling Veterans

    Learn about the changes at Liberty House: a new home, expanded programs and more resources to meet the increasing demand for its services.
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    CCNH Difference Makers – Cindy Coughlin

    Cindy’s a model example of self-sacrificing love, especially when it comes to helping teens work through and overcome life’s obstacles.
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    Liberty House Recipient of Progressive’s Keys to Progress

    The vehicle will be used to provide transportation for residents of the program’s substance-free transitional living program in Manchester.
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  • Seniors

    (CareGivers, Monadnock at Home, Community Services, MH Counseling)

    More than 10,000 seniors in NH are food insecure and nearly 30% live alone. This large and growing population is weighed down physically and emotionally by the toll of financial uncertainty, hunger, isolation and transportation difficulties as they try to maintain their independence.

    But Because Of Donor Support:

    4,065

    critical rides to medical appointments, including dialysis and cancer treatments, were provided by CareGivers volunteers to seniors in Greater Manchester and Nashua, who would have otherwise missed these appointments

    26

    statewide support group sessions held through the Community Services program, covering topics such as bereavement and caring for a loved one with dementia

    437

    seniors on fixed incomes in Greater Manchester and Nashua are now better able to afford prescriptions, utilities and other basic needs as a result of the CareGivers monthly, nutritious grocery deliveries

    896

    hours of essential transportation and social interaction provided to seniors in the Monadnock Region by volunteers of the Monadnock at Home program

    Senior Articles

    CCNH Difference Makers – Elaine Frenette

    For those in need of support in the North Country, Community Services coordinator Elaine Frenette's voice is often the first they hear.
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    COVID-19: Steps to Protect New Hampshire’s Elderly

    COVID-19: being informed, proactive and diligent is key - this is especially important for the elderly, carrying a higher risk of serious illness.
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    A Grandmother’s Wish

    Despite her own difficulties, a Salem woman, with assistance from Catholic Charities, comes through for her three grandchildren.
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  • Mental Health & Wellness

    (Mental Health Counseling)

    Thousands in New Hampshire face mental health or emotional issues, such as anxiety, depression, substance misuse or more serious mental illness, and the numbers are growing due to a lack of qualified clinical services and access to affordable care.

    But Because Of Donor Support:

    2,175

    mental health counseling sessions, in-person and through teletherapy, were held throughout the state with our compassionate licensed mental health counselors

    81%

    of clients noted improvements in their overall quality of life while 78% of clients reported positive behavior changes in coping with difficult situations.

    41%

    of clients were able to access services through sliding scale fees. Funded by donors, this creates access to services for lower-income clients.

    Mental Health & Wellness Articles

    Capelle Named Director of Mental Health Services

    Danielle Capelle will oversee CCNH's Mental Health Counseling Services, which helps individuals improve their quality of life.
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    CCNH Difference Makers – Cindy Coughlin

    Cindy’s a model example of self-sacrificing love, especially when it comes to helping teens work through and overcome life’s obstacles.
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    COVID-19 & Your Mental Health

    Good mental health is an important human element. Catholic Charities NH counselor Cindy Coughlin provides 7 tips to stay strong amid this uncertain time.
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  • Poverty & Financial Hardship

    (Community Services)

    Every day is a struggle for our NH neighbors overwhelmed by poverty or lacking adequate resources – not able to afford enough food, pay an electric bill, or even know how long housing will last. Their needs are immediate but often require long-term solutions.

    But Because Of Donor Support:

    3,693

    individuals received donor-funded direct support and assistance through the Community Services program

    13,097

    collective days happened in which families didn’t have to eat dinner in the dark, children could see the homework they were working on, or people didn’t have to worry about the food in their refrigerator being spoiled to prevent or restore an electricity shut-off

    828

    collective nights in which individuals or families didn’t have to sleep in their car or on the street because of the assistance that helped prevent an eviction and ensured they remained housed

    Poverty & Financial Hardship Articles

    Betty: “You helped me become self-sufficient”

    Betty’s nature is to give, always helping those around her, including family. But what happens when the giver needs help? Betty found out when she called Catholic Charities.
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    Life Plan: Forging a Better Future

    Kalila, a Community Services client, wasn’t just tired of living paycheck to paycheck, she was ready to do something about it.
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    Steve: “I got the job!”

    Steve’s past had become a major impediment to his future, and his present time was running short, both for him and his young family. He needed a way to move that obstacle, so he called Catholic Charities.
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  • Homelessness

    (New Generation, Liberty House)

    Thousands of individuals and families in NH have no place to call home, living on the street, in tents or in a shelter. Of the 4,682 people who experienced homelessness over the past year, 7% were veterans and nearly 30% were individuals in families with children.

    But Because Of Donor Support:

    12,722

    collective nights of shelter and transitional housing were provided for 35 veterans, 57 mothers and 86 children who are overcoming homelessness and difficult pasts

    88%

    of families receiving New Generation aftercare services retained permanent housing a year after moving in, avoiding a recurrence of homelessness

    50%

    of Liberty House residents secured meaningful employment on their path back to stability

    Homelessness Articles

    New Generation: Helping Jolie Get Back on Her Feet

    17 and homeless, Jolie was a new mother with nowhere to go. Read how New Generation helped her become her “best” self and emerge from homelessness with her child.
    Read More >

    Rewriting His Own History, One Day at a Time

    Doug, a veteran and successful businessman, had it all – and then it was gone. After years of being lost, he found Liberty House and a chance to rebuild his life.
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    On the Cusp of Homelessness

    Sarah and her husband, Doug, worked hard. While they earned just above minimum wage, they could barely pay the rent, utilities, food, student ...
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  • Food Insecurity

    (CareGivers, NH Food Bank, Liberty House, Community Services)

    Nearly 95,000 NH residents, of all ages, face hunger on a daily basis, including 1-in-11 children impacting their growth and development, and over 10,000 seniors, threatening their physical health and overall well-being.

    But Because Of Donor Support:

    ~10.0

    million pounds of food were delivered by the NH Food Bank to food-insecure households statewide through more than 400 partner agencies statewide

    127,715

    pounds of food were delivered to homebound seniors in Greater Manchester and Greater Nashua, most of whom regularly face food insecurity

    92%

    of Caregivers clients are now able to afford prescriptions, utilities and other costs as a result of Caring Cupboard food deliveries

    Food Insecurity Articles

    CCNH Difference Makers – Elaine Frenette

    For those in need of support in the North Country, Community Services coordinator Elaine Frenette's voice is often the first they hear.
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    Responding to COVID-19: The CareGivers

    Learn how CareGivers adapted to meet the growing needs of hundreds of seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    Moving Lives Forward: NH Food Bank’s Culinary Training Program

     “I have the coolest job ever, we take unemployed people and teach them a skill while feeding the hungry.”—Chef Paul Morrison  The NH Food ...
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  • Immigration

    (Immigration Legal Services)

    For immigrants and refugees who are eligible under federal law to stay in the US on a temporary or permanent basis, the immigration process can be very complicated, costly and lengthy, and many cannot afford assistance or navigate it alone.

    But Because Of Donor Support:

    803

    individuals, many of whom could not afford or access proper legal assistance, received help from our Immigration Legal Services program

    59

    different countries of origin were represented among those who received assistance

    312

    new cases opened around family reunification, visas and adjustment of status, as well as Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) assistance

    Immigration Articles

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    Immigration and Refugee Services

    Imagine for a moment you have arrived on foreign soil, not speaking the language, not knowing how to find work, or transportation, or ...
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    Becoming Citizens

    Learn how the CCNH and the Manchester Citizenship Center is helping to reduce barriers and make integrating new Americans easier and less stressful.
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    Dreams Come True for New U.S. Citizens

    CCNH staff celebrate with three clients who became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester on Oct. 27. Photos by Bob LaPree
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  • Recovery Support

    (Liberty House, New Generation, Mental Health Counseling)

    Substance misuse is widespread in NH, a mental health challenge that 1-in-10 residents live with, though only 5% of them seek or receive appropriate treatment. Two high-risk populations are veterans, due to PTSD and other military-related experiences, and single mothers, who are more likely to develop substance misuse compared with other women.

    But Because Of Donor Support:

    40

    veterans served through Liberty House’s 4-Step transitional living program to rebuild their lives, substance-free

    135

    single mothers and children, many of whom faced homelessness due to substance use and mental health challenges, received emergency shelter, aftercare services and other support at New Generation

    50%

    of our veteran residents at liberty house secured steady and meaningful employment on their path to sobriety and stability. For some, it’s the first job they’ve been able to hold in years

    Recovery Support Articles

    CCNH Addresses NH Opioid Crisis

    In response to New Hampshire’s deadly opioid epidemic, Catholic Charities New Hampshire is sending a team of clinicians skilled in addiction counseling across the state to meet with families coping with this crisis.
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    “Families Coping” Comes to The Currier

    CCNH and the Currier Museum of Art will co-host a program to help families with loved ones who struggle with addiction.
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    Rewriting His Own History, One Day at a Time

    Doug, a veteran and successful businessman, had it all – and then it was gone. After years of being lost, he found Liberty House and a chance to rebuild his life.
    Read More >
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Our work isn’t done. With your help we can impact even more of our NH neighbors!

You can help us continue this mission in 2023 and beyond. Thank you for any support you can provide.

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