From Bridge Street to Home: Mike's Story

Mike was enthusiastic about meeting the outreach staff. Upon hearing that housing was available, he quickly confessed he felt despair at the thought of another winter under the bridge. His backpack had recently been stolen, and he was exhausted from years of being on high alert. Jessica immediately recommended him to Permanent Housing.

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Harbor Care’s Dental Clinic Is Accepting New Patients!

We have a dedicated team who ensure a safe environment for our patients and staff. Our equipment and operating suites are state-of-the-art. Interpretive services are available if needed. We treat all patients with respect and dignity, and provide the famous Harbor Care red-carpet treatment that our community members have come to expect.

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Job Well Done: AmeriCorps at Harbor Care

The Harbor Homes Recovery Corps program began in December 2018 through an AmeriCorps grant aimed at aiding people in recovery from -- or struggling with -- substance use disorder. Since that time, the Recovery Corps was able to recruit a total of 36 members who served between 6-month and 1-year terms at 16 host sites that serve people in recovery throughout the state of New Hampshire.

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Therapy Animals Visit Harbor Care's Boulder Point Veterans

After nearly a year of COVID-19 precautions, Boulder Point residents were getting a bit of COVID-19 fatigue. White River Junction VA Medical Center staff decided to haul these vets out of their malaise. The VA’s Creative Arts Therapy Program staff suggested it was a job for donkeys.

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Breaking Dependency: A Keystone Hall Recovery

“I remember the first eight months, I thought, “If I can just stay clean to get through the program, I can go use again. I thought I was being really smart,” she said. “Then one day when I was listening to the counselors and others in group tell their stories, I realized I was almost a year clean and my life was good. I had started to change my thinking and once I did, so many doors opened up for me.”

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Thank You for a Safe and Healthy 2020

Did you know that there’s a 20-year gap between Greater Nashua’s highest and lowest earning residents? Harbor Care is working to change this. Our goal is that all members of our community have access to healthcare, housing, and other essentials. We’ve had a remarkable number of successes in 2020. Here are only a few.

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Board Member Trent Smith Retiring after 15 Years

“I joined the board of directors because I was profoundly impressed and committed to the mission and what the organization pursues in helping those most in need. Over my tenure, I participated in an array of functions that I found very rewarding. I enjoyed helping those who critically needed what the organization offers in support through housing and healthcare. My board service was one of the most positive experiences of my life and I will greatly miss my involvement and my fellow colleagues.”

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His Last Winter Under a Bridge

After 4 years without a home, Mike had practically nothing to his name. This included no ID or Social Security card necessary for accessing permanent housing. Mike worked with our team to get the supports he needed. He also got proper identification. Two weeks ago, Mike moved into his own apartment ready for a new start and a chance to turn his life around.

You can help end chronic homelessness for individuals like Mike.

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Harbor Care Veterans Helping Veterans

I served with the 7th Cavalry Regiment in Mosul, Iraq (2007) during the surge of the Iraq war as a junior medic in an infantry platoon. Tested through violence and operating under the most extreme pressures, I developed a commitment to detail that I bring to work with me as a case manager for the VA funded Supportive Services for Veterans & Families (SSVF) grant. Nowadays I use that commitment I learned with the 7th Cav to achieve housing stability for veteran households.

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Harbor Care Veterans Helping Veterans: Katie Paciulan

My name is Katie Paciulan and I am a United States Army veteran who served as a 31B (Military Police). While in the service. I served as a patrol officer and security detail for 630th MP Co & 793rd MP BN. I also did a lot of work around suicide prevention. I was stationed in Bamberg, Germany and was deployed to Iraq.

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Donor Spotlight: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Gives $233,000 to Harbor Care: Grant Ensures Equitable Health Care for Nashua’s Most Vulnerable Community Members

Harbor Care, formerly known as Harbor Homes and the Partnership for Successful Living, received a $233,000 grant from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, in support of equity and equality in accessing health care among vulnerable populations.

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Harbor Care Cancels Annual Thanksgiving Gathering

Though we are canceling our annual community Thanksgiving dinner at 45 High Street in Nashua, Harbor Care will continue to provide a holiday meal and celebration to residents of its Veteran housing complexes, several residential group homes, and patients at its substance use disorder treatment center in a safe manner. The organization will also be connecting with its service participants to identify needs and provide help during the holiday. If a person or family is experiencing hardship, Harbor Care encourages you to reach out to us at 603-882-3616 or hope@harborcarenh.org.



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Nashua Nears the End of Chronic Homelessness

Amidst a pandemic, our front-line housing team has helped nearly 40 individuals who were chronically homeless to secure permanent housing over the past several months. There are now just 22 individuals in Nashua who are chronically homeless. Harbor Care has set a goal to end chronic homelessness in the city by year’s end. You can help!

Integrating stable housing with vital supports including, health care, dental, and mental health care, substance misuse treatment, employment services, and other wraparound supports are critical to this effort. It starts with the dignity of a home.

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