NEW FUTURES JANUARY ADVOCACY TRAINING In order to keep New Hampshire a healthy and vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family, we need to advocate for positive public policies which impact the future of our state. Whether you have been impacted by New Hampshire's addiction epidemic, see the benefit of supporting our children […]

Building Strong Communities Presented by Jeff Frigon of the Browne Center Empathy is directly linked to bullying; the more empathy we have, the more likely we are to be kind to one another and not bully (or be bullied). By building healthy, empathetic communities and understanding the connection between empathy, fear, vulnerability, anonymity, and bullying, […]

Uprooted is a 30-minute documentary based on interviews collected during the Humanities Council's Fences & Neighbors initiative on immigration. It tells the story of five refugees who escaped from war-torn countries to resettle in New Hampshire. The film explores what it means to be a refugee and how it feels to make a new life […]

BORDERS CELEBRATION 2018 We have arrived once again to that time of the school year when we pause to honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The pause is a critical time for us to examine the progress made toward justice since our gathering a year ago. This year has been a challenge for the […]

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, Tj has created a program entitled “The Other Side of the Mountaintop.” It will highlight the hopes and work that Dr. King was planning at the time of his death and include the back stories behind the classic Civil Rights anthems as well […]

Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King featuring the film Shadows Fall North presented by JerriAnne Boggis, Director of Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire January 14th 2:00- 5:30pm Beane Center Please bring a dessert Sponsored by Laconia Human Relations Committee

A program of song, story and reflection. Our featured speaker, Chuck Collins, is senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies, where he directs the Program on Inequality and the Common Good. A nationally-recognized expert on income and wealth inequality and the racial wealth divide, he has authored and co-authored a number of books, including […]

“The end is reconciliation; the end is redemption; the end is the creation of the beloved community.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., December 3, 1956 Join City Year New Hampshire in Building Our Beloved Community this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, 2018. Among Dr. King’s most compelling visions is that of […]

36TH Annual MLK Day Community Celebration in Manchester January 15TH MANCHESTER – The 2018 Martin Luther King Day Community Celebration will take place at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Community Center on Monday, January 15, with Rev. Mariama White-Hammond as guest speaker. The Celebration begins with a social hour, catered by local restaurants, at 2 […]

Sanctuary, Support, Accompaniment & Advocacy Next Meeting:  Tuesday January 16th at 10:30 am Blessed Sacrament Parish in Manchester Right after the Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Rights at the Norris Cotton Federal Building, 275 Chestnut Street Manchester at 8:30 am Who we are? We are people of faith organized through the Granite State Organizing Project (GSOP) […]

Congratulations! Your new business is thriving and you need to hire employees. That’s the good news. The bad news is that hiring and managing employees is fraught with potential pitfalls that are not only distressing, but expensive. In this second seminar of a three-part series, Boutin & Altieri attorneys Jonathan Boutin and Leigh Willey will […]

Before you hit the dealership, gain beneficial insights into what happens at the dealership. You will leave better prepared to negotiate with confidence!

"I don't need fixing or advice...I just want you to listen to me." Ever heard those words? Listening well has the capacity to heal. Believe it. Listening is a gift that can help someone relieve their burdens, discover deep truth, open their heart, and resolve life dilemmas. And truly effective listening requires very little effort. But most of us […]

A forum on the economic and human costs of our current immigration policy and ways faith communities can respond to these concerns.

Join IINE-Manchester for a Volunteer Information Session from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. During this event, we will discuss IINE-Manchester’s work, how volunteers assist us in our mission to build inclusive communities, and the next steps to becoming a volunteer. Thank you for your interest in learning more about the International Institute of New England. We hope […]

Stop thinking about it as a budget…build a plan to get you what you want out of your life and your hard-earned wages. Building a spending plan you can work with is the first step. Come to this class for tips and lessons to help you build your spending plan and enhance your savings skills.

Tired of paying high rent? Join us for a first-time homebuyer event! -Educate yourself on the financial benefits and costs of being a homeowner (owning a home can be less expensive than renting). -Free beer and coffee and Amazon gift card give away! -Understand the process of getting pre-qualified and approved for a mortgage -Learn […]

Building Bridges. Cultivating Respect. Strengthening Community. Conversation Cafes are free community events that encourage casual, lighthearted conversation among Manchester residents. Bringing together immigrant and non-immigrant community members, Conversation Cafes provide a friendly space and a unique opportunity for everyone to learn, network, and strengthen relationships with neighbors. These social events play a valuable role in […]

Public Health Institute Exploring the History of Community Mental Health and Population Wide Mental Health Strategies Thursday, January 25, 2018 1:00 pm Part I - Back to Our Roots: Exploring the History of Community Mental Health and Identifying Strategies to Advance Population Wide Mental Health and Wellbeing Event Description: Mental health is at the heart […]

International Friends Soup & Salad Social Friday, January 26 at SNHU 5:30-7:30 PM This International Friends event is a Soup & Salad Social with games. After a get-acquainted activity, we’ll enjoy some hot soup and good conversation, followed by playing a variety of fun games to help everyone meet a mix of people including international students studying […]

DESCRIPTION If you want to learn more about buying your home or are not sure where to start, join us for the next Home Buyer Seminar. This program reviews the Steps to Home Ownership and gives you the tools and resources needed to make good financial decisions at every stage of the home buying process. […]

Supported by a NH Humanities Community Project Grant, residents in Madbury, Lee, and Durham will be investigating race and racism through the Oyster River Community Read. The first event in the series is on Jan. 31 at the Madbury Public Library (NH), based on the featured book, "Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story […]

Immigrant and refugee families in New Hampshire are engaged, self-empowered, and strengthened to advocate for themselves and their communities as they achieve their aspirations for success. Introduction by Rev. Mary Georges. Please join us as we discuss the strategic plan and case management at Victory Women of Vision.

The data on immigrants is clear. They are vital contributors to our local and national economies. In a time when facts alone don’t seem to matter, how exactly do you make the argument that immigrants are economic assets? Register now for Making Facts Matter: Immigrants, the Economy and Words that Work, a free webinar on February […]