KEENE, NH – New Hampshire’s Executive Council has approved $8.5 million in funding for local emergency shelter services.

According to a news release from Governor Chris Sununu’s office, the funding will be allocated to 13 organizations. Locally, that includes $773,500 for Southwestern Community Services, serving Cheshire and Sullivan Counties, and $436,800 for Hundred Nights Shelter in Keene.

“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,” Sununu said. “Coupled with our InvestNH investments to increase access to affordable and workforce housing, New Hampshire is making strides in combatting homelessness.”

$6.74 million of the funding approved Wednesday was allocated in Sununu’s FY 2024-2025 budget.

Other allocations for the funding include;

  • $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
  • $755,300 to The Salvation Army serving Belknap and Merrimack Counties
  • $464,100 to The Front Door Agency, Inc. serving Hillsborough 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