Mayor Joyce Craig declared November as Veteran Appreciation Month, while visiting the residents and staff of BAE Systems Independence Hall, Harbor Care’s residential facility for veterans in Manchester. BAE Systems Independence Hall provides transitional living units and permanent housing to New Hampshire veterans and their families, with more than 26 bedrooms, apartments, and common areas.
Being at Harbor Care’s Dalianis House helped Robert address his alcohol use, earn his Class A license, and put him on the path to repair his credit history and achieve long-term housing stability. Robert describes his life-changing journey in this moving post.
Read MoreThe Greater Nashua Continuum of Care has announced the opening of the annual NOFO/COC competition. The competition is open to all Greater Nashua social services entities that are looking to open a new housing project or to sustain funding for a previously funded program.
Read MoreNashua needs new units of affordable housing. This is where Harbor Care stepped in to purchase its newest property on 12 Auburn Street. Although Harbor Care owns its own stock of quality apartments in the City, purchasing housing units such as this one is Harbor Care’s way of helping keep Nashua affordable for those on a low or fixed income. The agency is always in the market to purchase additional properties that can serve as supportive housing for our most vulnerable community members. Interested property owners are encouraged to reach out to Harbor Care to learn more.
Read MoreHousing Manager Sharon Brodeur had an apartment on the first floor that she thought would suit Malissa’s needs perfectly. Sharon says, “I remember when I showed Malissa the unit, and told her it was hers if she wanted it. She started crying with tears of happiness and relief.”
Read MoreMike was enthusiastic about meeting the outreach staff. Upon hearing that housing was available, he quickly confessed he felt despair at the thought of another winter under the bridge. His backpack had recently been stolen, and he was exhausted from years of being on high alert. Jessica immediately recommended him to Permanent Housing.
Read MoreHarbor Care is grateful to Swim With A Mission (SWAM) for providing $260,000 to Boulder Point in support of COVID-19 relief. Then funds allowed us to build an annex at Boulder Point, in which our veterans can receive COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and other services while maintaining social distance.
Read MoreHarbor Care is working with local VA medical centers to ensure our resident veterans receive vaccinations against COVID-19.
Read MoreHarbor Care has been ahead-of-the-curve in terms of pet-friendly housing. Well-behaved and vaccinated pets have been welcome in much of our Housing Services program for years. For the comfort, mental wellness, and social advantages pets bring, Harbor Care hopes that soon everyone moving into shelter, transitional, or permanent housing will be able to bring their four-legged friends.
Read MoreHarbor Care, a non-profit organization in Nashua, NH, received a generous grant from the Bank of America Foundation to help end homelessness in Greater Nashua and NH. Funds will be used to ensure that housing, health care, and other services needed by more than 5,000 vulnerable NH community members continue, supporting the entire continuum of Harbor Care’s housing services—from street outreach and temporary housing to case management and permanent homes.
Read MoreWhen Chris returned from Iraq in 2010, his future felt limitless. But the residue of war caught up with Chris and threatened his family's dignity and home.
Read MoreHUD Secretary Ben Carson visited Harbor Homes’ Veterans FIRST facility in Manchester New Hampshire to meet with resident veterans about homelessness.
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