Maddy Hawkes Miss Greater Derry

Granite YMCA

Established in 1852, The Granite YMCA is part of the worldwide non-profit Y organization. They focus on youth development, healthy living, family strengthening, and social responsibility. The Granite YMCA is part of the state’s safety net in support of those less fortunate. This past year, they provided financial aid and/or free services valued at over $1.6 million dollars to 12,937 individuals across NH.  The Granite YMCA does so much more than you may realize. In this episode, I speak to the Chief Executive Officer, Michele Sheppard, to learn more. I hope this episode educates and inspires you. For more information, please visit https://www.graniteymca.org/ You can also find them on  https://www.facebook.com/TheGraniteYMCA https://www.instagram.com/graniteymca/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-granite-ymca/ For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905 https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcast You can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

Catholic Charities New Hampshire

Catholic Charities New Hampshire responds to those in need with programs that heal, comfort, and empower. The organization supports individuals and families of all backgrounds and beliefs across the state.  Some of their focus areas include poverty and hunger, homelessness and veterans, mental health, seniors, and immigration. So many non-profits fall under Catholic Charities that you might not even be aware of. Today, I speak with Michael McDonough, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. This is a jam-packed episode full of lots of great information about the incredible work Catholic Charities is doing in the state. I hope you enjoy learning more about them. For more information, please visit https://www.cc-nh.org/ You can also visit https://www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesnh/ For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905 https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcast You can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

The Mayhew Program

The Mayhew Program is a tuition-free, year-round youth development organization specifically designed for at-risk boys. It combines an intensive residential summer experience on Mayhew Island with consistent year-round mentoring in the boys' home communities. Founded over 50 years ago, it focuses on helping boys ages 10 to 18 develop respect, responsibility, community, and resilience through long-term support. Today I speak with Executive Director Peter Saliba and Engagement Manager Laura Brusseau. I hope you enjoy today's episode and learning about this special place. For more information, please visit https://www.mayhew.org/ Just a few weeks away is the Golf Tournament https://www.mayhew.org/golf Sign up today to be a Post Card Pal to the boys! - https://www.mayhew.org/volunteer/post-card-pals For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905 https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcast You can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

CASA of NH

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire is a nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers to serve as advocates for children throughout the state who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA volunteer advocates get to know a child and the important people in that child’s life to provide vital information to help a judge make decisions based on the best interests of the child. Today I speak with Margaret Byrnes, a Case Advocate and Peer Mentor at CASA NH. I hope you enjoy learning about this important organization. For more information about CASA NH, please visit https://casanh.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CASAofNH/ https://www.instagram.com/casaofnh/ For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905 https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcast You can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

New Hampshire Family Voices

New Hampshire was one of the first Family Voices organizations in the U.S., starting in 1994 as a grassroots network of families of children and youth with special health care needs that shared information, resources, health programs, and policies. Today, there is a Family Voices Affiliate in almost every state, and New Hampshire Family Voices (NHFV) continues to help families and professionals navigate the systems designed to serve them and foster a strong network of support. NHFV connects families of children and youth with special healthcare needs and disabilities to the resources they require and provides vital information to help them access the services and support they need to thrive. My guest today is Sylvia Pelletier, the Director at New Hampshire Family Voices. I hope you enjoy learning about them. Share this episode with someone you think could benefit from their services. For more information, please visit - https://nhfv.org/ For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905 https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcast   https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcast You can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com