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

by WBC | 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.

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

2017 Pinnacle Award Winners

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 – 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 WBC | 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.

2017 Kentucky Derby Party Recap

by WBC | May 17, 2017 | Uncategorized

Thank you…

sponsors, volunteers, and guests for making our Kentucky Derby Party a huge success! Your support makes a difference to so many in our community.

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

by WBC | Apr 24, 2017 | Uncategorized

Henniker Chamber of Commerce Supports Mission of White Birch Center

by WBC | Jan 17, 2017 | Uncategorized

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.