Gilford Community Church (GCC) has awarded $45,000 to local nonprofit organizations through the Daniell Fund. Recipients include the Gilford Youth Center ($10,000), Belknap House ($6,000), The Home Possible Project ($10,000), Life Bridge Inc. ($5,000), Camp Resilience ($8,500) and the Community Wellness Center ($5,500).
Home Possible, a new local organization, will use the grant money to support their mission to create supportive housing opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities in the lakes region including assisting with property acquisition, development, and construction costs.
“There is a crisis situation with supportive housing for adults with developmental disabilities. The crisis stems from several factors, including the lack of adequate supportive housing options, the aging of family caregivers, and the limited availability of community-based services addressing housing. We will provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive housing environment for 10 adults with developmental disabilities allowing them to experience a life of dignity, independence, and fulfillment through vocational, social and recreational opportunities. Once our first home is completed, we will implement our plan to create additional supportive housing units in the lakes region, since the need is so great,” said Board Chair, Lisa DiMartino.
Camp Resilience Retreats help service members, veterans, first responders and their loved ones recover and maintain their physical, psychological, and emotional well-being. These free 3-4 day retreats combine peer-to-peer counseling, life skills workshops and outdoor experiential learning. Camp Resilience strives to provide attendees with the tools to develop self-improvement goals and sustained ties to their community. The retreats stress the importance of camaraderie and wellness in fostering resilience.
“Camp Resilience Retreats are free of charge to the participants, and we couldn't offer them without generous support like GCC’s! The veterans and first-responders who attend universally attest to the positive impact on their lives. Social isolation can have such a negative impact on those who serve, but getting veterans and first responders together as peers and allowing them to enjoy the healing power of nature is not only life changing, it can be lifesaving!” added Executive Director, Steve Veinotte.
Belknap House will use the funds from the Daniell Fund Grant to purchase three new refrigerators for their families. They remain at capacity with six families year-round and currently have two older fridges to accommodate 19 people. The money from the Daniell Fund will allow them to purchase updated appliances to meet the needs of our residents.
“The utilization of this grant will have an immediate impact on the health and independence of Belknap House families. The provision of refrigeration space to families assists them in meeting their nutritional needs and fosters a sense of self-sufficiency. Our mission is to empower homeless families to achieve independence, and with this funding, we can supply appliances that promote their health and overall well-being,” said Executive Assistant, Kate Persson.
Community Wellness Center plans to use the funds to purchase updated equipment and to repair older equipment. As well as purchase more free weights and exercise pads for their growing organization.
“The impact these upgrades will have on the health and well-being of our clients will be amazing. It will allow them to continue to better their health and live longer and more active lives,” noted Director, Raelyn Cottrell.
According to Michael Graham, GCC Pastor, grants awarded through the Daniell Fund are made possible by a substantial endowment gift from the late Robert and Barbara Daniell. “It is a real privilege to be the stewards of the Daniell Fund. The purpose of this fund is to support church and community projects that enrich the area. The lakes region is better because of the work that all of these organizations do.”
Located in Gilford at 19 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford Community Church (GCC) is an inclusive, open community that welcomes believers and doubters, seekers and skeptics, young and old. Viewable live on Facebook, Sunday service takes place at 10 a.m. at 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH and is also available on YouTube.
(Pictured: Pastor Michael Graham and Church Council Chair, Sue Allen; Scott Hodsdon from Gilford Youth Center; Raelyn Cottrell from the Community Wellness Center; Cheryl & Tara Larose, Karen McDowell, Gary & John Michael DiMartino, Debra & Ian Nugent, Joel & Ben Fisher, Dorothy Piquado and Ella Guest from Home Possible; Kate Persson from Belknap House; and Chris Ray from Camp Resilience)
Home Possible, a new local organization, will use the grant money to support their mission to create supportive housing opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities in the lakes region including assisting with property acquisition, development, and construction costs.
“There is a crisis situation with supportive housing for adults with developmental disabilities. The crisis stems from several factors, including the lack of adequate supportive housing options, the aging of family caregivers, and the limited availability of community-based services addressing housing. We will provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive housing environment for 10 adults with developmental disabilities allowing them to experience a life of dignity, independence, and fulfillment through vocational, social and recreational opportunities. Once our first home is completed, we will implement our plan to create additional supportive housing units in the lakes region, since the need is so great,” said Board Chair, Lisa DiMartino.
Camp Resilience Retreats help service members, veterans, first responders and their loved ones recover and maintain their physical, psychological, and emotional well-being. These free 3-4 day retreats combine peer-to-peer counseling, life skills workshops and outdoor experiential learning. Camp Resilience strives to provide attendees with the tools to develop self-improvement goals and sustained ties to their community. The retreats stress the importance of camaraderie and wellness in fostering resilience.
“Camp Resilience Retreats are free of charge to the participants, and we couldn't offer them without generous support like GCC’s! The veterans and first-responders who attend universally attest to the positive impact on their lives. Social isolation can have such a negative impact on those who serve, but getting veterans and first responders together as peers and allowing them to enjoy the healing power of nature is not only life changing, it can be lifesaving!” added Executive Director, Steve Veinotte.
Belknap House will use the funds from the Daniell Fund Grant to purchase three new refrigerators for their families. They remain at capacity with six families year-round and currently have two older fridges to accommodate 19 people. The money from the Daniell Fund will allow them to purchase updated appliances to meet the needs of our residents.
“The utilization of this grant will have an immediate impact on the health and independence of Belknap House families. The provision of refrigeration space to families assists them in meeting their nutritional needs and fosters a sense of self-sufficiency. Our mission is to empower homeless families to achieve independence, and with this funding, we can supply appliances that promote their health and overall well-being,” said Executive Assistant, Kate Persson.
Community Wellness Center plans to use the funds to purchase updated equipment and to repair older equipment. As well as purchase more free weights and exercise pads for their growing organization.
“The impact these upgrades will have on the health and well-being of our clients will be amazing. It will allow them to continue to better their health and live longer and more active lives,” noted Director, Raelyn Cottrell.
According to Michael Graham, GCC Pastor, grants awarded through the Daniell Fund are made possible by a substantial endowment gift from the late Robert and Barbara Daniell. “It is a real privilege to be the stewards of the Daniell Fund. The purpose of this fund is to support church and community projects that enrich the area. The lakes region is better because of the work that all of these organizations do.”
Located in Gilford at 19 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford Community Church (GCC) is an inclusive, open community that welcomes believers and doubters, seekers and skeptics, young and old. Viewable live on Facebook, Sunday service takes place at 10 a.m. at 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH and is also available on YouTube.
(Pictured: Pastor Michael Graham and Church Council Chair, Sue Allen; Scott Hodsdon from Gilford Youth Center; Raelyn Cottrell from the Community Wellness Center; Cheryl & Tara Larose, Karen McDowell, Gary & John Michael DiMartino, Debra & Ian Nugent, Joel & Ben Fisher, Dorothy Piquado and Ella Guest from Home Possible; Kate Persson from Belknap House; and Chris Ray from Camp Resilience)
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