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  • Hunter—pictured here with his parents, Stephanie and Frank—enjoyed a uniquely personalized experience at Camp Sno-Mo in the summer of 2023.

    Stories

    Hunter’s story of discovery and success

    For Stephanie Jarrach of Long Island, NY, it only took a few minutes on the phone with Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo director Christopher Ellis to decide it would be the right fit for her son, 18-year-old Hunter Pugliese. “It was Chris who really kind of sold me on everything,” Stephanie says. “I said, ‘If…

  • Press Release

    Easterseals NH & VT Appoints Linda Uliva James of White River Junction to Board

    Manchester, NH, February 12, 2024– Easterseals NH & VT has appointed Linda Uliva James to the Board of Directors. James was most recently the Policy and Operations Manager for the Vermont Department for Children and Families.

  • Media Mention

    Shaheen pushes for more funding for child care resources

    By WMUR Manchester

  • Stories

    Being There for Dawn & Kayden 

    Seven years ago, Dawn was posed with the biggest decision of her life when her son’s ex-girlfriend approached her, telling her she was pregnant and unsure what to do unless Dawn wanted to adopt the child. Dawn was her grandchild’s only hope, with neither parent able to care for him at that time.

  • Novalee meets firefighters as she explores her future career potential.

    Stories

    The Power of Trust for Novalee

    Novalee comes from a large, close-knit family in Rutland. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she and her family, already struggling to make ends meet, lost everything in a house fire.

  • Bob with Donna Cordova, Easterseals NH Early Supports & Services pediatric physical therapist. Several of Bob’s orthotics are displayed on the table.

    Stories

    Why Bob Takes His Work on the Road for Easterseals NH Early Supports & Services

    Robert “Bob” Drillio is a certified orthotist who visits our Manchester clinic regularly from IAM O&P, Inc., a company he founded in Woburn, Mass. in 2002. Read about Bob’s work with Easterseals.

  • Elise works with a young child in the clinic.

    Stories

    What it Means to Be an Easterseals NH Occupational Therapist

    Discover the journey of an occupational therapist. Explore the vital role they play in enhancing children's motor and speech skills.

  • Chris prepares ingredients for meals at the restaurant where he works.

    Stories

    Chris Excels in Youth Transitional Services

    Chris was referred to Easterseals NH's Youth Transitional Services (YTS) in 2018 while a sophomore at Exeter High School.

  • Photo of Janine and Hank inside of their home.

    Stories

    Janine and Hank’s Story

    Although Christopher is known for his big personality and kind heart, he still had trouble regulating his emotions and behavior. His parents, Janine and Hank, realized that Christopher would need additional support once he finished high school and were referred to Easterseals Youth Transitional Services in 2015.

  • Kaz holding a frog showing off his catch from the pond at Camp Sno-Mo

    Stories

    Kaz’s Bridge to Independent Living

    What’s there to get excited about at Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo? Teen camper Kaz might say catching frogs, reading books in the library, or having meals with fellow campers in the dining hall. His mom, Alicia, has a few more things add to the list.