Easter Seals New Hampshire is dedicated to providing thoughtfully integrated services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to live, learn, work, and play throughout their lifetimes. With a mission centered on dignity, respect, and equal opportunities, the organization supports children, adults, seniors, and veterans across eleven distinct service areas. In 2024 alone, Easter Seals New Hampshire reached 17,535 individuals, offering resources and programs tailored to address a wide array of needs. The organization takes pride in delivering an exceptional level of care, with nearly ten million dollars’ worth of services provided at free or reduced rates this year. By creating individualized plans of care, Easter Seals New Hampshire ensures that every person who walks through its doors can access the support they need to thrive within their community.
A significant initiative in recent years has been the development of a first-of-its-kind campus specifically for military members and their families. With $23 million awarded through the American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds in 2022, Easter Seals New Hampshire has begun transforming its 15-acre Franklin campus into a center of excellence dedicated to those who have served. This visionary project underscores the organization’s unwavering commitment to addressing the unique needs of veterans, offering comprehensive programs and a supportive environment for both veterans and their loved ones.
In addition to supporting veterans, Easter Seals New Hampshire continuously innovates to serve the older population with programs like Champlin Place, an affordable apartment community for adults aged 62 and over, located on scenic wooded acreage in Rochester. Opened for residents in January 2024, Champlin Place offers modern, accessible, and independent living, while providing convenient access to the full spectrum of supportive services offered by Easter Seals New Hampshire. This specialized residence exemplifies the organization’s dedication to empowering individuals to live independently while remaining connected to a caring community.
The organization’s commitment to education is equally robust, as seen in the development of the new Gammon Academy School. This purpose-built facility on the Zachary Road campus in Manchester is designed to meet the highest standards of accessibility, ensuring that students with specialized needs have a suitable environment to learn and grow. The school reflects Easter Seals New Hampshire's role as a true center of excellence, investing in the future of learners with disabilities and providing them, and their families, the assurance of equitable access to quality education.
Easter Seals New Hampshire’s community impact is seen in countless stories of hope and resilience—from the challenges faced by new parents during the uncertainties of a pandemic, to the joyful experiences of children painting or learning outdoors, and the meaningful participation of older adults in creative day services. The organization encourages ongoing awareness and advocacy for people with disabilities, highlighting the important work yet to be done with millions of Americans living with unique challenges. Through the collective efforts of supporters, Easter Seals New Hampshire strives to offer help, hope, and answers to all those who need them, reinforcing its central belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to flourish.