BERLIN – When the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping through New Hampshire Granite United Way was there to help.
“We know there are immediate needs across all of our communities, and we are proud to be working together with so many individuals and partners to bring that to our Northern Region,” said Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way.
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