Historical White Birch Center Building Replica

by | Oct 26, 2017 | Uncategorized

Pick up your historical White Birch Center building replica today!

The Henniker Historical Society’s latest Cats Meow© replica offers a beautiful wooden cut-out with artistic and descriptive details of White Birch. The replica, available at White Birch Center and the Henniker Historical Society, is available for $18 with proceeds going to the Historical Society. To purchase one at White Birch, please contact Beth Ann Paul, Director of Active Living atbethannp@whitebirchcc.org

Technology Grants Support Early Learning Assessment at White Birch Center

by | Jul 21, 2017 | early learning

White Birch Center was recently awarded two generous grants in support of a project to institute technology for assessment practices in Early Learning. The Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, Inc., a supporting organization of the Boston Foundation, awarded a $5,000 grant and the Henniker Rotary Club granted $3,000 to this progressive initiative.

Assessment practices in education help to gather and analyze critical information about a child’s development and growth for parents and families. This information also helps educators to plan appropriate curriculum, instruction, and school transitions for children. White Birch Center is implementing a multi-phase plan to integrate the formal assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold (TS Gold), into their Early Learning Program. This recognized assessment tool is based on objectives for development and learning, and is aligned with Common Core State Standards and Early Learning Guidelines.

“Instituting technology in a formal assessment plan at White Birch Center is truly reflective of our commitment to be a leader in high-quality early learning practices, these grants help make this possible” states Leanna Lorden, Director of Children’s Programs at White Birch. The grant money awarded will enable White Birch to transition and train from the manual TS Gold system to the software system. Funds will also support the purchase and training needed for the technology hardware, including projection equipment and iPads. The new technology will enhance data collection, analysis, curriculum planning, program evaluation, information retention, and parent inclusion.

Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Presents Pinnacle Award to White Birch Center

by | Jun 2, 2017 | Uncategorized

White Birch Center of Henniker, NH was recently honored as the Non-Profit Business of the Year at the 12th Annual Pinnacle Awards, held at the Marriott Grappone Conference Center in Concord. The Pinnacle Awards, presented through the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, recognize professional excellence and commitment to the Chamber and the community.

Phil Hastings, the Chamber’s incoming chair, recognized each of the recipient’s contributions to a crowd of nearly 250 attendees. Hastings spoke to the important services White Birch Center provides to the community, as well as the organization’s longevity of service, and high standards of practice. Marc McMurphy, Executive Director for White Birch, accepted the award on behalf of the organization’s staff, board of directors, volunteers, program participants, and community supporters. “Non-profits fill a critical gap in our communities; we are honored to receive the Non-Profit Business of the Year Award in recognition of our impact and business practices in serving children, seniors, and families,” stated McMurphy.

Additional Pinnacle award winners included Mayor James Bouley (Business Leader of the Year), Merrimack County Savings Bank (Business of the Year), Arnie’s Place (Small Business of the Year), and Severino Trucking (Outstanding Performance). The Chamber also recognized its Leadership class, outstanding volunteers, and young professionals.

Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Presents Pinnacle Award to White Birch Center

White Birch Center, Pinnacle Award Recipient for Non-Profit Business of the Year (l-r): Bernadette Douzanis, Director of Development; Marc McMurphy, Executive Director; Board Members Jessica Michie-Prieto, Carolyn McKean and Steve Burritt, and community nominator, Johanna Michie (center). Photo Credit: Kristina Carlson, GCCC

Philip Emma, MCSB; Mayor Jim Bouley; Marc McMurphy, White Birch Center

Philip Emma, MCSB; Mayor Jim Bouley; Marc McMurphy, White Birch Center

2017 Pinnacle Award Winners

2017 Pinnacle Award Winners

Arnie's Place, Severino Trucking Company, White Birch Center, Matt Walsh, Patricia Vaillancourt, Merrimack County Savings Bank

Arnie’s Place, Severino Trucking Company, White Birch Center, Matt Walsh, Patricia Vaillancourt, and Philip Emma, Merrimack County Savings Bank

Marc McMurphy, White Birch Center

Marc McMurphy, White Birch Center

Marc McMurphy, White Birch Center

Marc McMurphy, White Birch Center – 2017 Pinnacle Non-Profit of the Year Winner

Photography by Kristina Carlson, Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce

White Birch Center to Participate in NH Gives Event

by | May 30, 2017 | Uncategorized

HENNIKER – White Birch Center is one of over 400 hundred nonprofit organizations participating in NH Gives, a statewide on-line giving event kicking off at 6 p.m. on June 6.

An initiative of the NH Center for Nonprofits, NH Gives is designed to raise as much money and awareness as possible for New Hampshire nonprofits within a 24-hour “flashmob” of giving. Last year more than $188,000 was donated to local organizations through this initiative.

It is White Birch Center’s first year participating in this event. “We are excited to share our story through NH Gives. This is a great opportunity for us to encourage donors to make White Birch Center their charity of choice and be a partner in our community impact,” notes Marc McMurphy, Executive Director.

Kathleen Reardon, CEO of the NH Center for Nonprofits, echoes this sentiment. “We are inviting people across New Hampshire to join us in a day of giving as we celebrate and support the nonprofit organizations that enrich our lives and keep our communities strong” says Reardon.

NH Gives provides citizens across the state with one, easy-to-use platform where they can find causes they care about, donate securely, and become fundraising champions. Please visit www.nhgives.org for more information and http://gvgb.co/whitebirchcenter to view The NH Gives profile for White Birch Center.