Local Emergency Shelter Services Bolstered with $8.5M in Funding

Concord, NH – Today, following approval by the Executive Council, $8,500,000 in funding was made available to local emergency shelter services supporting individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

$6.74 million of the funds approved today were allocated in Governor Sununu's FY2024-2025  budget to ensure statewide access and to stabilize the organizations that provide critical, life-saving services.

"The funds made available today will help to ensure a coordinated statewide approach to tackling homelessness and that no individual across the Granite State goes without access to support," said Governor Chris Sununu. "Coupled with our InvestNH investments to increase access to affordable and workforce housing, New Hampshire is making strides in combatting homelessness."

"When people are faced with the possibility of homelessness, accessing an emergency shelter in their local community can be life-changing," said Lori Weaver, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. "These funds will give shelter providers the boost they need to support critical coordination with statewide housing programs as we work to ensure that every resident experiencing homelessness can access the right supports and housing assistance programs for them."

The funding approved today includes:

• $1,929,200 to Families in Transition serving Hillsborough County
• $1,446,900 to New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence with statewide services
• $1,019,200 to Cross Roads House, Inc. serving Rockingham County
• $773,500 to Southwestern Community Services, Inc. serving Cheshire and Sullivan Counties
• $755,300 to The Salvation Army serving Belknap and Merrimack Counties
• $464,100 to The Front Door Agency, Inc. serving Hillsborough County
• $436,800 to Hundred Nights, Inc. serving Cheshire County
• $419,200 to Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, Inc. serving Hillsborough County
• $291,200 to Marguerite's Place, Inc. serving Hillsborough County
• $263,900 to My Friend's Place serving Strafford County
• $254,800 to The Friends Program, Inc. serving Merrimack County
• $236,600 to Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc. serving Coos and Grafton Counties
• $209,300 to New Hampshire Catholic Charities serving Rockingham County