White Birch Center Named Nonprofit Business of the Year by Concord Chamber of Commerce

by | Apr 24, 2017 | Uncategorized

Each year the Concord Chamber of Commerce presents the Pinnacle Awards to recognize businesses and individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence and commitment to the Chamber and the community and this year White Birch Center has been named the Nonprofit Business of the Year!

Recipients will be honored at the 12th Annual Pinnacle Awards Luncheon on June 1.

Read the Concord Monitor article

Henniker Chamber of Commerce Supports Mission of White Birch Center

by | Jan 17, 2017 | Uncategorized

Henniker Chamber of Commerce Supports Mission of White Birch Center

Henniker Chamber of Commerce President, Johanna Michie, presents check to Marc McMurphy, Executive Director of White Birch Center

White Birch Center was recently the fortunate recipient of a generous donation from the Henniker Chamber of Commerce. Johanna Michie, Henniker Chamber President, presented a check for $500.00 to Marc McMurphy, White Birch Center Executive Director. The donation will support the Active Living Program and the film licensure required for movie socials. Seniors in the Active Living Program enjoy regular movie get-togethers and, beginning in February, the Early Learning Program at White Birch will be joining the seniors for an intergenerational movie social on a monthly basis.

“The Henniker Chamber of Commerce is delighted to make this donation to White Birch Center – an organization that does so much more for the community at large than most realize,” noted Michie. Michie explained that this contribution not only recognizes the important work White Birch does across generational lines but also offers a way for the Chamber to give back to the community through the direct local efforts of White Birch.

In addition to the donation to White Birch, the Henniker Chamber is involved in numerous other charitable initiatives including offering a local scholarship fund, hosting a golf event and food drive to support the food pantry, and sponsoring a local toy drive program. The Chamber and White Birch Center share a commitment to community. To learn more about the Chamber please visit www.hennikerchamber.org. The mission of White Birch Center is to be a community leader in providing exceptional programs and services that support learning and active living for children, adults, and families.

Active Living, Active Giving

by | Dec 9, 2016 | active living

Beth Ann Paul, Director of Active Living at White Birch Center assembles food and toiletries WBC volunteers collected for Haiti Relief efforts

Volunteers from the Active Living Program at White Birch Center have been extra busy helping others this holiday season. The group recently donated their time and talent to support an important international effort and some local causes dear to their heart.

For Operation Drum Drop, White Birch Center volunteers collected dry goods and toiletry items to help fill a 55-gallon drum. The items were donated to the Haitian Community Center of New Hampshire for delivery to families in Haiti still struggling with the aftermaths of hurricane devastation.

A group of volunteers at White Birch who refer to themselves as the “Knit-Wits”, recently trimmed a Giving Tree with hundreds of hand-knit items for local charities including: Friends of Forgotten Children, Henniker Lions Club, and two emergency shelters. This is the fourth year WBC Active Living volunteers have participated in this labor of love.

White Birch Center Active Living Program volunteers display their Giving Tree trimmed with hundreds of hand-knit items for local charities. (Standing l-r: Marie Jones and Sandi Lowman, seated l-r: Mabel Vaughn, Fran Lusardi & Roberta Castonguay)

WBC Active Living Giving Tree

These volunteer initiatives are just two of many year-round community service efforts done through White Birch Center. Program members from Henniker and surrounding towns volunteer to drive, facilitate exercise groups, provide luncheons, teach hobby classes, organize donation projects, and support fundraising initiatives. Last year alone, this dedicated group provided over 1,250 hours of volunteer services valued at nearly $30,000.

The mission of White Birch Center is to be a community leader in providing exceptional services that support learning and active living for children, adults, and families. To learn more about the Center for Active Living and other White Birch programs please call 603.428.7860 or visit our Active Living section of the website.