Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce 48 Central Sq. Keene, NH 03431 map tel: 603-352-1303 fax: 603-358-5341 The Chamber's mission to be YOUR VITAL LINK TO A BETTER COMMUNITY is fulfilled by engaging the diverse segments of our regional economy in our common goal of creating a better business community, a better community in which to live, play and raise a family. The Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce office is located at 48 Central Square in downtown Keene, NH. The Chamber is primarily a volunteer-based organization that works to provide serve the needs of the membership through a variety of networking, educational, marketing and community service programs. Chamber President, Tom Dowling, directs a staff of six full- and part-time people who serve the needs of Chamber members directly ... and indirectly by handling thousands of inquiries about our region.
AARP - New Hampshire 900 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03101 map tel: 603-621-1050 or 1-80 fax: 603-629-0066 AARP - New Hampshire, with 240,000 members, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 plus - seniors - have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole.
Big Brothers Big Sisters 174 Emerald Street Keene, NH 03431 map tel: (603)352-9536 fax: (603)352-9537 Big Brothers Big Sisters 174 Emerald St Keene NH 03431 352-9536 352-9537 www.bbbsmr.com bigbrobigsis@monad.net Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Monadnock Region matches Big Brothers, Big Sisters to Little Brothers, Little Sisters in mentoring relationship
Bonnie Clac 15 Eagle Court Keene, NH 03431 map tel: 603-357-3500 fax: 603-238-5100 Bonnie CLAC’s mission is to assist individuals with their car purchase by providing financial guidance, counseling and training, and most importantly, guaranteeing each loan in order to procure the best possible purchase price and low interest rates. Bonnie CLAC is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2001, and has offices in Lebanon, Keene, Manchester, and Portsmouth, NH, serving residents of NH and VT, as well as neighboring towns in MA and ME. Bonnie CLAC provides Financial Fitness training, budgeting and Credit advice, and ongoing advocacy to car loan borrowers.
CASA of NH 39 Central Square Rm 303 Keene, NH 03431-3703 map tel: 358-4012 fax: 358-4015 Provides volunteer guardians ad litem to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children in the courts.
Center Stage Cheshire County 39 Central Sq Suite #305 Keene, NH 03431 map tel: (603)358-5344 centerstage@monad.net Center Stage is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our region.
Easter Seals 12 Kingsbury Street Keene, NH 03431 map tel: 603-355-1067 fax: 603-358-3947 Easter Seals in Keene provides services to the disabled such as Early Supports & Services Program, Treatment Focused Foster Care, Vocational and Job Placement Services and Adult Services including case management and residential
Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council 82 Washington St #4 Keene, NH 03431 map tel: 355-4945 fax: same Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council has opened a regional office at 82 Washington St in effort to expand services to girls and volunteers serving girls in the Southwestern corner of NH and 2 neighboring counties in Vt. Girl Scouts is the pre-emininate organization serving girls ages 5-17+ in the world today. The council office is located in Bedford and boasts a girl membership of 16,000+.
Giving Monadnock 168 Castle Street Keene, NH 03431 map tel: (603) 357-7171 fax: (603) 357-7175 Giving Monadnock's mission is to strengthen the fundraising and governance of nonprofit organizations and increase philanthropy in the Monadnock Region. We accomplish our mission by focusing on three basic strategies: 1) Training nonprofit organizations to be more effective at fundraising. 2) Raising public awareness of the vital roles performed by nonprofit organizations and the related importance and rewards of charitable giving. 3) Serving the nonprofit community through capacity building, education, information, special events and other programs.
HCS, Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services 312 Marlboro St. Keene, NH 03431 map tel: (603)352-2253 fax: (603)358-3904 HCS provides visiting nurses, meals-on-wheels and other home health services. The agency also offers community services, including prenatal and child health services, the Castle Center for Adult Day Care, and Working for Wellness Program for people of all ages. HCS is a Medicare certified and state licensed agency, serving residents of Keene and southwestern New Hampshire. HCS also operates the Friendly Bus, specialized transportation for elderly and handicapped citizens in Keene, and City Express, public transportation in Keene. HCS is a United Way agency. For complete listing of services, visit the HCS website at www.hcsservices.org. For more info, call HCS at 352-2253 or 1-800-541-4145
Heading for Home 48 Central Square Keene, NH 03431 map tel: 603-352-1449 fax: 603-358-5341 Housing is a critical need in the Monadnock Region. Housing costs should be no more than 30% of a household’s income according to federal guidelines. By this standard, 60 percent of households within our region have very limited choices of housing .
Keene Cheshiremen Barbershop Chorus PO Box 225 Keene, NH 03431 map tel: 1-877-312-7467 A chorus of gentlemen specializing in a capella harmony in the barbershop style.
Keene Community Education 438 Washington Street Keene, NH 03431 map tel: (603)357-0088 fax: (603) 357-9070 Offers Alternative Diploma Program; GED testing and classes; Adult Tutorial Program; ESOL classes and tutoring; Adult Basic Education classes; Vocational and Enrichment classes.
Keene Day Care Center 86 Wood St Keene, NH 03431 map tel: 352-2129 fax: 352-2952 Child care and early education for ages 8 weeks through 5th grade while families work, attend school or look for work
Keene Downtown Group 114 Main Street Keene, NH 03431 map tel: 603-357-7800 fax: 603-357-7454 The Keene Downtown Group is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to insure the vibrancy and vitality of Downtown Keene NH
Keene Housing Authority 831 Court Street Keene, NH 03431 map tel: (603)352-6161 fax: (603)352-6845 social service agency focusing on public housing
LifeArt Community Resource Center 25 Roxbury Street
Keene, NH 03431 map tel: 603-357-1456 LifeArt is run by people with disabilities who help people in the community. LifeArt sponsors workshops and other functions.
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention 12 Court St Keene, NH 03431 map tel: 603-352-3782 fax: 603-355-5227 At Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention we are driven by the simple yet powerful belief that everyone in the community deserves to feel safe and needs to play a role in preventing violence. We are the only non-profit agency in the Monadnock Region solely committed to ending the cycle of domestic and sexual violence through prevention, education programs and crisis intervention services.
Monadnock Developmental Services 121 Railroad St. Keene, NH 03431 map tel: (603)352-1304 fax: (603)352-1637 Monadnock Developmental Services Inc 121 Railroad St. Keene NH 03431 (603)352-1304 (603)352-1637 http://www.mds-nh.org Is a social service agency which coordinates efforts to meet the needs of individuals with a developmental or related disability.