The Alexander Eastman Board of Trustees announces $110,780 in community grant awards for the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 to the following organizations:

  • Partners in Health – Community Crossroads: $10,000
    • Provides resources and assistance to families of children with chronic health conditions from birth to age 21.
  • Friends Program – RSVP: $7,000
    • Operating support for recruiting, screening and placing volunteers with local agencies to increase access to food, medical care, nutrition, exercise, health care, health education, prevention and improved health outcomes.
  • Future In Sight: $15,000
    • Provides expanded vision rehabilitation services, including adaptive technology, safe travel training, home safety and management services to people with severe vision loss.
  •  NH Catholic Charities – NH Food Bank: $25,000
    • Provides nearly 36,000 meals to low-income families and individuals in need.
  • Rockingham Nutrition and Meals on Wheels: $34,000
    • Provides approximately 17,000 nutritious meals to elders and homebound adults, allowing them to maintain their health and independence.
  • Salvation Army:  $7,500
    • Combating hunger throughout the Greater Derry region
  • Sonshine Soup Kitchen: $12,280
    • Providing nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming setting for the needy.