Partners
Points on the Compass
Find your true north.
As the Community Action Partnership serving Southern New Hampshire and beyond, we help our neighbors conquer obstacles on their path to economic independence. Whether it’s child care, nutrition, education, workforce, housing or senior living needs, we offer services to help our community members achieve their goals and provide for their families.
Basic Needs
No Fee
Whether you own or rent, our federally funded Weatherization Program is designed to address health and safety issues inside your home. By employing energy conservation measures, the energy efficiency of the home may increase resulting in reduced energy costs – all at no cost to you. […]
Basic Needs
No Fee
New Hampshire residents who are elderly, disabled and low-income are provided financial assistance needed to pay for vital heating and utility expenses through the colder months. The Fuel Assistance Program provides grant benefits from $253 to $2520 for heating purposes that do not have to be repaid to eligible homeowners and renters for the winter […]
Basic Needs
No Fee
The Electric Assistance Program (EAP) provides a discount on monthly electric bills for income-eligible utility customers, making bills more affordable for homeowners, renters and subsidized renters to help avoid service interruption due to non-payment. […]
Basic Needs
Fees May Apply
As one of New Hampshire’s leading providers of housing to income eligible seniors, we are pleased to offer quality, affordable housing for the elderly throughout the state. […]
Health and Wellness, Basic Needs
No Fee
Our Homelessness Prevention Services provides services that may include short-term assistance to prevent eviction, help in securing new housing for those who are suddenly homeless, and information & referrals for individuals and families in need of emergency shelter. Our Supportive Housing Program provides residents with non-treatment facilitie […]
Health and Wellness, Basic Needs
No Fee
The Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) provides access to nutrition education, support and nutritious foods to help keep pregnant women, new mothers, infants and preschool children healthy and strong. WIC is more than just education and food provision – it’s an entire program dedicated to making sure your family’s needs a […]
Basic Needs
No Fee
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that at-risk children and teens have access to healthy meals and snacks during the summer months when school is not in session. Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Summer Food Service Program provides breakfast, lunches and snacks in safe, supervised areas such as parks […]
Basic Needs
No Fee
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides nutritious food resources to supplement nutritional needs to income eligible adults over 60 in Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties. Seniors pick up pre-packaged boxes once a month at one of our established Resource Centers across southern New Hampshire including Manchester and Nashua, at one […]
Basic Needs
No Fee
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including the elderly, by providing emergency food assistance at no cost. TEFAP provides bulk commodities of nutritious food to food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitch […]
Basic Needs
No Fee
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a meal sponsorship available to Family Child Care Homes, Child Care Centers, Adult Care Centers, Homeless Shelters and At-Risk Programs to receive reimbursement for meals that are served to children and adults in their care. Southern New Hampshire Services is a sponsor of the program for […]
Early Childhood
No Fee
Our Head Start and Early Head Start Programs are designed for infants, toddlers and pre-school children to learn the habits and tools they need to succeed in school and in life beyond school. These programs work to build your connection to your child’s development as well as providing a safe learning environment. Our Family Support […]
Expanded Learning Time, Early Childhood
No Fee
Our child care centers provide high quality, affordable, dependable and nurturing environments for children of parents who are in school, job training, or working. Our highly trained staff provide individualized programs designed to fit each child’s needs with developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that encourage social, emotional […]
Early Childhood
Cost
Child Care Aware® of New Hampshire seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of child care for families and providers alike. By providing comprehensive resources and a national network to connect families in need of child care with trained professionals seeking child care opportunities, Child Care Aware strengthens New Hampshire’s child car […]
Basic Needs, Other
No Fee
We offer English for New Americans (ENA) classes in Manchester for refugees, immigrants and visitors from many other countries to come together to practice reading, writing, listening and speaking the English language. Our classes offer practical English for living and working in the community as well as conversing with friends and neighbors. Our c […]
Career Connected Learning, Expanded Learning Time
No Fee
The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program increases access to debt-free college education to the early childhood workforce for increased knowledge, better compensation, and retention. Scholarship recipients enroll in courses at local colleges while working at least 30 hours per week in an early childhood program or family child care cent […]
Career Connected Learning
No Fee
The Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program is designed to recruit early childhood educators and connect them with apprenticeships that support investing in education while providing on-the-job experience. Our Apprenticeship Program builds a solid foundation for new educators with on-the-job learning, coaching from highly-skilled early education men […]
Basic Needs
No Fee
Individuals are empowered to take charge of their financial situation and move forward with the skills to maintain a better financial balance. We work with each participant through a holistic coaching strategy starting with an assessment of the family’s needs, goal setting and support from our other programs and community partners as needed. […]
Career Connected Learning, Expanded Learning Time
No Fee
Workplace Success provides participants in the New Hampshire Employment Program (NHEP) with a series of programming to gather the skills, knowledge, experience and support needed to obtain paid employment. Services/Resources include but not limited to: Career guidance, work readiness and skill development, education and training opportunities, empl […]
Basic Needs, Expanded Learning Time
No Fee
The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides eligible adults with professional career counseling and access to a wide range of employment and training related services. This helps participants increase their earning potential and helps NH employers meet their workforce needs. […]
