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Families in Transition Our mission is to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness.

3,500 pounds of food. Wow! 💙Thank you, Temple Adath Yeshurun of Manchester, for organizing your annual Religious Respons...
10/20/2026

3,500 pounds of food. Wow! 💙

Thank you, Temple Adath Yeshurun of Manchester, for organizing your annual Religious Response to Hunger. This year’s food drive collected 3,500 pounds of food for the Families in Transition food pantry.

A donation this size makes a real difference, especially now, when the need in our community continues to be high. It means fuller shelves and more families heading home with the groceries they need.

Thank you to all the participating organizations: Grace Episcopal Church Manchester, Longmeadow Congregational Church, St. Paul's UMC Manchester, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Temple Israel - Manchester, NH, and Whole Foods Market Bedford.

Together, we’re helping break the cycle of food insecurity in New Hampshire. 🥫

Help Us Give Hunger the Bird – October 12–December 14For all the details visit: www.bluebirdstorage.com/give-hunger-the-...
10/20/2026

Help Us Give Hunger the Bird – October 12–December 14

For all the details visit: www.bluebirdstorage.com/give-hunger-the-bird

This holiday season, Bluebird Storage is proud to launch our Give Hunger the Bird initiative, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

From October 12 through December 14, we will be collecting food and essential items at our Bluebird locations to help make a difference for families in our community.

All donations will benefit Families in Transition, in Manchester, NH and Gather in Portsmouth, NH.

We are especially looking for items such as cereal, pasta, rice, oatmeal, crackers, juice, applesauce, canned tuna, canned soup, tomato sauce, protein bars and shakes, as well as personal care items and clothing.

Every donation, big or small, can make a difference. If you are able, please consider picking up an extra item or two during your next grocery trip and dropping it off at your local Bluebird Storage location.

Together, we can help provide food, essentials, and a little extra support to families in our community this holiday season.

Thank you for helping us Give Hunger the Bird!

The Bluebird Storage Team

What does home mean to you? 🏠Last year, at our Annual Breakfast, we asked our community that one simple question 💙 The a...
10/19/2026

What does home mean to you? 🏠

Last year, at our Annual Breakfast, we asked our community that one simple question 💙 The answers filled yellow bricks at every table — words like safety, belonging, peace, family, and fresh starts.

The answers on those bricks lay the foundation for everything we do at Families in Transition. And this year, we’re building on them.

Our 2026 Annual Breakfast theme is Opening Doors to Home and Hope — because home isn’t just a place. It’s what’s waiting on the other side of the right door. 🚪

What does home mean to you? Drop your answer in the comments 👇

Every day, Families in Transition opens doors to safe housing, nutritious food, supportive services, and new opportuniti...
10/14/2026

Every day, Families in Transition opens doors to safe housing, nutritious food, supportive services, and new opportunities for individuals and families in our community.

For the 33rd year, our community will come together to raise critical funds through our annual breakfast to ensure everyone has a place to call home. You can be a part of the community making our work possible.

Join us and connect with fellow supporters and community leaders, and hear from our new President & CEO, Emily Manire, who begins her journey with us this Fall.

Become a sponsor, make a donation, or purchase a ticket at https://www.fitnh.org/annual-breakfast/

A huge thank you to our friends at Camden National Bank for spending time volunteering at our Family Emergency Shelter! ...
10/09/2026

A huge thank you to our friends at Camden National Bank for spending time volunteering at our Family Emergency Shelter! 💙

Led by one of our amazing Board members, Laura King, this team rolled up their sleeves and got to work—dusting, cleaning, and sanitizing walls, floors, toys, books, and shelves throughout our activity room, dining room, and entryway.

Their hard work helped create a cleaner, fresher, and more welcoming space for the families who call our shelter home. Sometimes the behind-the-scenes work makes the biggest difference!

We are so grateful for Camden National Bank’s commitment to our community and to the families we serve. Thank you for showing up, pitching in, and making a difference!

Thank you to Revo Casino and Social House in Manchester for this generous donation from charitable gaming days in June t...
10/08/2026

Thank you to Revo Casino and Social House in Manchester for this generous donation from charitable gaming days in June to Families in Transition. 💙

Pictured L-R: Ken Darby, General Manager Revo Casino and Social House, Michelle Casale Philanthropy Officer Families in Transition, Seneca Adam Bernard, Charitable Partnerships Manager, Revo Casino and Social House, Laura King, VP Community Banker Camden National Bank and Board Member of Families in Transition.

Families in Transition is proud to announce Emily Manire as our next President and CEO!Emily brings more than 25 years o...
10/06/2026

Families in Transition is proud to announce Emily Manire as our next President and CEO!

Emily brings more than 25 years of human services leadership and a deep personal connection to our mission of meeting people where they are with dignity and respect. She joins us in mid-November following a nationwide search and we are so excited for what's ahead.

Read more about our search here https://www.fitnh.org/press-releases/families-in-transition-announces-emily-manire-to-lead-the-organizations-next-chapter/

Please join us in welcoming Emily! 💙

Hunger Action Day has passed — but the hunger hasn't. 💙Our Food Pantry is running critically low, and our community need...
10/05/2026

Hunger Action Day has passed — but the hunger hasn't. 💙

Our Food Pantry is running critically low, and our community needs your help right now. We serve more than 1,300 Manchester households every month, and we cannot do it without community support.

Please consider dropping off:
🔹 Peanut butter
🔹 Canned meats
🔹 Cereal
🔹 Rice, pasta, and oatmeal
🔹 Nonperishable snacks

📍 Drop off at our pantry: 176 Lake Avenue
🕘 Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Our team wore orange last week to stand in solidarity with those facing food insecurity. Now we're asking you to take the next step. Every can helps. 🧡

🧡 Today is Hunger Action Day. 🧡Hunger remains a significant challenge in New Hampshire, where 1 in 9 people and 1 in 6 c...
09/29/2026

🧡 Today is Hunger Action Day. 🧡

Hunger remains a significant challenge in New Hampshire, where 1 in 9 people and 1 in 6 children face food insecurity.

At Families in Transition, we see this need every day. Our pantry provides groceries to more than 1,300 households each month, and our Adult Emergency Shelter serves 414 meals every day. Across our programs, staff work alongside participants to connect them with food, benefits, housing, and community resources that help build long-term stability.

Today, we're wearing orange to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with the individuals and families in our community who face hunger.

We invite others to join us. Wear orange, share a photo, and tell us why ending hunger matters to you.

Together, we can ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food and the support they need to thrive.

🧡 Tag us and use the hashtags and

"This recognition belongs to all of us who work every day to save lives." 💙Those are the words of Lisa Spurrell, MLADC, ...
09/25/2026

"This recognition belongs to all of us who work every day to save lives." 💙

Those are the words of Lisa Spurrell, MLADC, Director of Substance Use Disorder Services at Families in Transition. Today we are overjoyed to share that Lisa has been named the New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association Counselor of the Year! 🏆

Lisa leads our Willows Treatment Center, a comprehensive recovery program offering Intensive Outpatient Programming and Outpatient Programming for men and women, as well as a 25-bed Transitional Living Program for women working toward long-term recovery. She is also a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional and serves on the NH Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals.

In the words of VP of Programs Samantha Robertson: "Lisa leads with compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the people we serve."

This award is a reflection of everything Lisa brings to her work and to the lives she touches every single day. Congratulations, Lisa! 🥳

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122 Market Street
Manchester, NH
03101

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Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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