Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund awards grants to 42 local nonprofits

MEREDITH — The Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund at New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded $114,933 to 42 New Hampshire non-profit organizations. This includes $96,183 granted to 27 local agencies and $18,750 distributed to 15 local food pantries to help address food insufficiency in the bank’s communities. The grants are in addition to MVSB’s contributions throughout the year in the form of donations, sponsorships, scholarships and volunteer efforts by employees.

“Caring for our community is at the heart of everything we do, and it is an honor to help support these wonderful local non-profits with this grant funding,” said MVSB President Marcus Weeks. “These organizations are doing such incredible work to support our communities, and we are excited to see the continued positive impact they will make.”

This year’s MVSB Fund Lakes Region grant recipients include:

Camp Resilience, Gilford

Awarded $5,383 to fund a four-day mental and physical wellness retreat for first responders. Camp Resilience offers retreats in the Lakes Region to improve the physical, social, mental and emotional well-being of military service members, military veterans, first responders and their families.

Central NH Medical Reserve Corps & Community Emergency Response Team, Plymouth

Awarded $5,000 to help cover maintenance expenses for its emergency response vehicle. This program is an initiative of the Central New Hampshire Health Partnership and has a mission to improve the health and safety of communities within the Central NH Public Health Region by organizing and utilizing volunteers during major emergencies.

Got Lunch! Laconia

Awarded $5,000 to support the summer lunch program for Laconia’s school children. Got Lunch! Laconia is a community-based effort that supports children in need by delivering healthy groceries to their home during the summer.

Greater Lakes Child Advocacy Center, Laconia

Awarded $4,300 to add an enhanced security system to enhance staff and visitor safety, deter criminal activity and ensure preparedness for crisis response. The Greater Lakes Child Advocacy Center, an accredited member of the Granite State Children’s Alliance, coordinates child abuse investigations with local law enforcement and the Division of Children Youth and Families.

The Home Possible Project, Laconia

Awarded $5,000 to help fund the development of their first community residence in Gilford. The Home Possible Project works to create supportive housing opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities in the Lakes Region.

Interlakes Community Caregivers, Center Harbor

Awarded $1,000 to support volunteer services. Interlakes Community Caregivers is a volunteer-based non-profit that helps clients meet basic needs by providing rides to local adults who need assistance for appointments and other errands

Lakes Region Santa Fund, Laconia

Awarded $5,000 to support the organization’s annual winter clothing distribution and scholarship program, which helps local children attend outdoor activities such as summer camp and ski programs. The Lakes Region Santa Fund provides year-round assistance to children while also offering new cold-weather outer wear in winter.

New Beginnings - Without Violence & Abuse, Laconia

Awarded $5,000 to support the organization’s efforts to reduce violence and promote health in Laconia and Belknap County. New Beginnings - Without Violence and Abuse serves throughout Belknap County and is dedicated to ending sexual, domestic and stalking violence through a variety of services, emergency refuge, support and social change.

Restoration Acres Farm, Meredith

Awarded $2,500 to help purchase a riding lawnmower and pull-behind trailer to manage farming and property needs. Restoration Acres Farm offers a free dry goods pantry, ready-to-heat-and-eat meals, as well as frozen and refrigerated items.

Transport Central, Plymouth

Awarded $2,000 to purchase vinyl decals to identify the organization’s bus as a local non-profit transportation service. Transport Central provides door-to-door volunteer transportation to residents within 19 towns within Speare Memorial’s service area.

Visiting Nurse Association of Franklin, Franklin

Awarded $5,000 to provide POM (Peace of Mind) handheld safety devices for employees, which allow them to contact first responders instantly in the event of an emergency. Visiting Nurse Association of Franklin (Franklin VNA & Hospice) provides quality home health care, hospice and education to individuals and families.

WinnAero, Gilford

Awarded $2,500 to assist with the purchase of a wind tunnel. WinnAero promotes an interest in STEM through aviation- and aerospace-based programs and experiences for young people.

Winnipesaukee Skating Club, Laconia

Awarded $2,000 to purchase of an electric ice edger. The Winnipesaukee Skating club owns and operates the Merrill Fay Arena and offers affordable opportunities for skaters of all ages and abilities to enjoy the facility.

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