Seacoast Chamber Alliance Mental Health Summit scheduled for December 8
Dover – The 2nd Annual Mental Health, Wellness and Workplace Recovery Summit, underwritten by Kennebank Savings and sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and The Granite United Way, will be held Thursday, December 8 from 8 to 8 at the McConnell Center Cafeteria in Dover. increase.30:00 am to 10:30 am
The summit is sponsored by the Seacoast Chamber Alliance, the Dover Mental Health Alliance and the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative. The registration fee is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non-members.To register, please visit dovernh.org/wellnesssummit.
The Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery at Work Summit is designed to help employers learn about steps they can take to reduce stigma about mental health in the workplace. Topics included mental health and substance abuse conditions in the workplace, how to recognize potential mental health or substance abuse problems, providing a safe environment to seek help, and resources available to employers. increase.
The keynote speaker is Charla Stevens, owner of Charla Stevens Consulting. Stevens currently serves as Chair of the Granite United Way Board of Directors, Trustee of Solution Health, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Attorney Assistance Program, and is a member of the American Bar Association’s Task Force on Mental Health and Wellness. She will be joined by several panelists. NH Harvard Kate Scotellis, vice president of her Pilgrim Healthcare. Peter Fifield, Manager of Integrated Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Services at Wentworth Douglas Hospital. Dover City Police Department social worker Caitlin Jones. And Katie Soule, Associate Her Director of Child Care and Day Camp Services at the Granite YMCA, said:
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Amber Dawn Interiors
Rochester — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Amber Dawn Interiors to celebrate its grand opening in Rochester.
Amber Dawn Interiors is changing the way we see our homes. With a great passion for performing arts and interior design, Amber tends to see the world in terms of movie scenes and think in terms of lyrics. This view of life allows her to see your home as a stage in which your life unfolds, creating designs that inspire you every day.Combining her passions, Amber is a unique client of hers. We look forward to creating the experience and deploying it in 2023. This new design process fuses theater, music, photography and film into fun, interactive experiences to create deeply personalized designs. Her guarantee is that your home will be the “perfect” backdrop for the highlight reel of memories that unfold throughout your life!
Amber Dawn Interiors recently opened a store at 18 North Main St., Suite 1, Rochester. She’s from Rochester and she graduated from Spaulding High School in 2003, so she’s excited to be part of her community of local businesses. She now lives in Barrington with her husband and her two boys, but she still feels her strong connection to Rochester. She is proud to be part of the people who are investing in this city and she is optimistic about its future. Amber’s Main Street Her office serves as where she does her design work and conducts meetings with her clients, but if you’re interested in what she’s doing , she recommends to stop by and visit. “We have an open door policy here. I am committed to getting to know her neighbors, fellow business owners, and members of my community.”
Amber Dawn Interiors serves the NH Seacoast area, Lakes Region, Southern Maine, Boston area, and more. You can find her on her Instagram @amber.dawn.interiors, her website www.amberdawninteriorsNE.com and [email protected].
Merrimack County Savings Bank Foundation Award Step Up Parents $2,575
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth-based Step Up Parents announced a recent grant from the Merrimack County Savings Bank Foundation. The $2,575 grant supports deserving families in the Merrimack County area.
“The Merrimack County Savings Bank (Merrimack) is proud to support the important service Step Up Parents provides to the families and friends who kindly take on the role of caregivers for children in New Hampshire. The Foundation is another resource available to support these critical needs.”
Denyse Richter, executive director of Step Up Parents, said the grant will help so many selfless caregivers and their families juggle the escalating costs of daily goods and services as we enter the colder months. I said we are in a critical period where we are struggling with “We are truly grateful for the continued support of Merrimack and her valuable partnership,” said Dennis.
If you or someone you know is the caregiver for a relative raising a child of a loved one who is struggling with substance abuse, visit www.stepupparents.org or call 603-319-4739 or contact us by email. [email protected].
To donate, please visit www.stepupparents.org/donate Or mail to PO Box 1603, Portsmouth, NH, 03801.
Bank of New Hampshire’s Feeding NH Food Drive Raises Over $30,000
LACONIA — From October 17th to November 12th, Bank of New Hampshire locations participated in the annual Banking on Kindness Fund for Food Drive, raising a total of $30,658.84 across 19 New Hampshire food pantries.
Thanks to the Bank of New Hampshire’s generous customers, the bank raised $15,329.42 in donations. In addition, the Bank of New Hampshire pledged to match donations to $1, resulting in a total donation of $30,658.84.
Each of the Bank of New Hampshire offices was able to support their local food pantries during Thanksgiving week by delivering office-raised funds and bank matches to the local food pantries. These monetary donations allow us to buy food that local food pantries stock their shelves at a time when many people are struggling with food insecurity.
Bank of New Hampshire President and CEO Chris Logan said: “We are confident that these donations will have a direct impact on the lives of people suffering from food insecurity across the state this holiday season.”
Bank of New Hampshire aims to remain an independent and mutual financial institution, providing innovative solutions and superior service to help our employees, customers and communities build a brighter future. We are proud of the impact of Funds for Food Drive.
Two Coastal Nonprofits Received Significant Donations from Lonza
PORTSMOUTH — Two local nonprofits, the Seacoast Village Project and On Belay, each recently received a donation of $37,486.93 from Lonza Biologics Inc. The funds were raised as part of Lonza Biologics Inc’s annual Harvest Open charity golf tournament.
Attending 250 golfers primarily from the Greater Seacoast region, the Lonza Harvest Open is celebrating its 20th anniversary.th Over the past 20 years, the event has generated over $1.2 million to support local nonprofits.
“Each year, we are thrilled to be able to make a significant donation to the non-profit organizations that work tirelessly every day to make the Sea Coast a great place to live and work.” We would like to thank all the vendors and business partners who attended the Harvest Open and generously supported this year’s winners.”
The Seacoast Village Project is a network of seniors who work together to connect, get smarter and help each other as they age in their homes and communities. Founded in 2018 and based on the Helping Neighbors Neighbors National Village movement model, the Seacoast Village Project aims to support the social, educational and practical needs of seniors living independently. We are dedicated to realizing “ageing in situ” by
“Everyone at the Seacoast Village Project would like to thank Lonza, the golfers who participated in this year’s Harvest Golf Open, and the generosity of the individuals and businesses who donated items for the silent auction. can continue to strengthen its network of support for local seniors.”
On Belay builds connections and community among young people affected by a loved one’s cancer. Founded in 2004 and based in Newmarket, On Belay offers year-round free adventure activities such as ropes courses, rock climbing and backpacking to provide children with opportunities for support, fun and personal growth. offers. The organization serves New He families across England and the program is offered free of charge.
Madeleine Brooks, Executive Director of On Belay, said: “We cannot thank Lonza and the local businesses that contributed to the success of this event. With their support and donations, we are expanding our reach and helping more people with cancer We can help the children of
