I’m excited to share that Manchester Proud has officially finalized our strategic plan—a milestone that reflects months of listening, collaboration, and thoughtful planning alongside our community. This process has helped us sharpen our focus and clarify how we can best support the success of our students and families. We look forward to sharing more about our priorities and how this plan will guide our work in the months ahead.

As we move forward, our work will center on four key areas: basic needs and family stability; early childhood and early grade success; out-of-school time and extended learning; and community school partnerships. These focus areas reflect what we’ve heard from the community and where we know we can make the greatest impact together.

We’ve already seen the power of this approach in action. Our recent Spring into Summer event was a tremendous success, connecting hundreds of families with resources, programs, and opportunities across Manchester. It was a powerful reminder that when we come together—schools, organizations, and partners—we can support so many more families than any one of us could alone.

That spirit of collaboration is at the heart of Manchester Proud and will continue to guide us in this next chapter. We are energized by what’s ahead and excited about the work to come.

We invite you to be part of it—whether by attending an event, partnering with us, sharing resources, or helping spread the word. Together, we can continue building a stronger, more connected community for all of our students and families.

We hope you are as excited as we are—there is great work ahead.

With gratitude,

Aimee Kereage

Executive Director, Manchester Proud