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14 Nov 2023
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TFMoran Kicks Off United Way Employee Fundraising Campaign

November 14, 2023 | 0 Comments | , ,

TFMoran has partnered with the New Hampshire Chapter of United Way in kicking off our third annual Employee Fundraising Campaign!

TFMoran held a lunchtime party on Monday, November 13th to kick off our annual fundraising campaign. We were joined by Holly Maki of Granite United Way and Robert Tourigny of NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire. Holly Maki spoke to us about the resources Granite United Way offers to help those in need throughout the region, and where the money goes. Robert Tourigny also spoke to us about NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire, a non-profit that TFM has worked with on multiple projects, bringing affordable housing to Manchester and the southern New Hampshire region.

This employee fundraising campaign makes it easy to donate through Granite United Way’s website by making a payroll pledge. Employees can have their preferred amount automatically deducted from their pay to contribute to the non-profit cause of their choice.

United Way helps more than 48 million people a year by boosting education, economic solutions, and health resources in 95% of U.S. communities and 37 countries and territories.

Last year, TFMoran employees donated close to $2,000 through this campaign!

08 Sep 2023
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TFMoran Supports Friends Program “Home Stretch” Emergency Housing Renovation

September 8, 2023 | 0 Comments | , , ,

TFMoran is supporting the Friends Program in their “Home Stretch” emergency housing renovation.

The Home Stretch Campaign is a 3-part shelter expansion and renovation project that aims to increase the number of families who may be assisted and create a comfortable space to decrease the emotional stress of emergency housing.

The Friends Emergency Housing family shelter is not a long-term housing solution, but the closer to “home” that a temporary room can feel, the easier it is for families, especially children, to settle in and begin the process of rebuilding their lives. 
Families accounted for nearly forty percent of all people experiencing homelessness in New Hampshire in 2021, and the Friends Program is one of few permanent programs offering shelter year round to families in the greater Concord area. The construction of a ninth bedroom will connect an additional 15-25 individuals with emergency housing each year, and as the financial impacts of COVID-19 weigh on the wallets of already-struggling families, the Friends Emergency Housing Program is preparing to respond to an increased number of families experiencing homelessness.

Friends Home Stretch

Phase two of the project is currently underway. With the support of the community, the Friends Program will be able to assist an additional 100 to 140 families in the coming years.

TFMoran COO Dylan Cruess attended the phase II groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, September 6th. TFM is a proud supporter of the Friends Program and can’t wait to follow the progress!

Friends Program Emergency Housing has provided a 24-hour, 7 days a week shelter for families since 1980. The program provides intensive, community-based case management and short-term housing, aftercare and outreach services for families at risk of future homelessness. Families are provided with critical, temporary emergency housing, as well as support, education, training and skills that help position them to secure long-term and stable housing for themselves.

Friends Home Stretch
05 Sep 2023
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TFMoran Sponsors Seasons Swing Golf Tournament!

September 5, 2023 | 0 Comments | , , ,

TFMoran is a gold sponsor for the 2023 Seasons Swing charity golf tournament and fundraising event that will be held on September 11th, 2023 at Alpine Country Club.

This golf tournament will be hosted by Angels Giving Back, a non-profit organization honoring Mario and Valia Coletta, the founders of Colbea Enterprises and Seasons Corner Market. This charitable organization seeks to honor their legacy and generosity, holding several fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for various charities that were close to their hearts. Charities benefitting from the event include the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation, The Tomorrow Fund, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

TFMoran is excited to be a part of a fun day of golf and giving back.

02 Aug 2023
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TFM Donates to the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund!

August 2, 2023 | 0 Comments | , , ,

TFMoran recently donated to the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund of the Catholic Church of New Hampshire. The Fund is a non-profit organization that provides grants to other non-profit organizations in New Hampshire. These grants are intended to support projects that address basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter, and home heating.

The annual summer reception will be held Wednesday, September 13th at the Currier Museum of Art.

TFM is happy to make a donation to such a great cause!

07 Apr 2023
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Dylan Cruess Attends NeighborWorks of Southern NH Annual Breakfast

April 7, 2023 | 0 Comments | , , ,

The NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire Annual Breakfast was held on March 30 at the Manchester Country Club in Bedford, NH.  The annual breakfast highlighted the incredible services that NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire provides to the greater Manchester and Nashua communities including workforce housing, home ownership seminars, and neighborhood revitalization.

Mayor Joyce Craig of the City of Manchester shared a message with attendees, other presentations were given by Sandra Almonte, Chair, Board of Directors of NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire; Bobbie Bagley, Director of Public Health & Community Services in the City of Nashua; Robert Tourigny, Executive Director of NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire; and Jay B. Childs of JBC Communications about the facts and fiction of housing.

Guest speaker Max Latona, Ph. D, Executive Director of the Center for Ethics in Society at Saint Anselm College gave a presentation “Affordable Housing: Why Should We Care? The Ethics of Affordable Housing”.

07 Feb 2023
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TFMoran Contributes to the Children’s Scholarship Fund

February 7, 2023 | 0 Comments | , ,

TFMoran is a proud supporter of New Hampshire schools. As part of our community outreach, we recently contributed $10,000 to the New Hampshire Children’s Scholarship Fund, an Education Tax Credit Scholarship. This financial assistance is available to New Hampshire children of low- and moderate-income families to attend K-12 schools that best fit their needs. These scholarships can apply to private schools, out-of-district schools, and homeschooling, which makes these options more financially available.

Since the 2016-2017 school year, The Children’s Scholarship Fund of New Hampshire has awarded over $9,117,931 in scholarships to students.

06 Oct 2021
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TFMoran attends Girls Inc. Ribbon-Cutting for Renovated Play Area

October 6, 2021 | 0 Comments | , , ,

TFMoran COO Dylan Cruess attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Girl’s Inc.‘s new playground on Varney Street in Manchester, NH held on Friday, September 24th. Although it was raining, the day was spent celebrating the people and friends who helped to make it happen. TFMoran provided conceptual layout and civil permitting services to completely renovate the play area, a place for girls to have a safe and welcoming space to play, learn new sports, and make memories with friends.

“Girls Inc. of New Hampshire serves girls ages 5-18. Our research-based programming is delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl, supporting, mentoring and guiding girls in an affirming, pro-girl environment. Here, girls learn to value their whole selves, discover and develop their inherent strengths, and receive the support they need to navigate the challenges they face.

Girls Inc. girls live healthy and active lifestyles and are less likely to engage in risky behavior; they are eager to learn, successful in school, and more likely to graduate from post-secondary education; and they display diligence, perseverance and resilience.”

– Girls, Inc. of New Hampshire

 

25 Feb 2021
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TFMoran Employee Fundraising Campaign Raises over $2,000 for Granite United Way

February 25, 2021 | 0 Comments | , , ,

TFMoran partnered with the New Hampshire Chapter of the United Way in kicking off its first Employee Fundraising Campaign at the beginning of the year. COO Dylan Cruess worked with United Way’s Senior Director of Corporate Relations Amanda Ruggles to kick off the campaign on January 20th. TFM employees are donating over $2,100 for the Granite United Way this year through the payroll deduction or one-time contribution options!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated!

The United Way has made a difference, especially this year for those who have been hit hard by the pandemic. The Granite United Way has provided relief to more than 80,000 individuals by connecting them to medical assistance, unemployment benefits, housing, food and critical basic needs.

22 Jan 2021
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TFMoran Kicks Off United Way Employee Fundraising Campaign

January 22, 2021 | 0 Comments | , ,

TFMoran has partnered with the New Hampshire Chapter of United Way in kicking off its first Employee Fundraising Campaign. This campaign makes it easy to give though Granite United Way’s website by making a payroll pledge. Employees are able to have their preferred amount automatically deducted from their pay to contribute to the non-profit cause of their choice.

The United Way has made a difference, especially this year for those who have been hit hard by the pandemic. The Granite United Way has provided relief to more than 80,000 individuals by connecting them to medical assistance, unemployment benefits, housing, food and critical basic needs.

The campaign kicked off on January 20th.

09 Oct 2019
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TFMoran donates $5,000 to support NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire West Side RENEW initiative

October 9, 2019 | 0 Comments | , ,

TFMoran has donated $5,000 to NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire in support of West Side RENEW, an initiative to redevelop and preserve properties in significant decline or in need of capital improvements on Manchester’s West Side.

West Side RENEW complements NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire’s overarching community building mission in this area of Manchester, which began in 2006 with the West Granite Revitalization Initiative that resulted in more than $5 million in investment over nine years to increase the home ownership rate, expand the number of owner occupied multi-family properties, and reduce neighborhood density.

The current effort continues NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire’s focus on eliminating or redeveloping dilapidated or problem properties in the area and increasing the number of affordable rental units. TFMoran’s contribution will support the redevelopment of 459 Granite Street to create 4 new affordable rental apartments in a currently uninhabitable building.