New Hampshire Hospitality Employee
Relief Fund
Created in 2020 to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, the New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund has evolved to support all of NH’s food service, lodging, and attraction employees who are facing unforeseen hardships with financial support.
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We’ve helped over 800 hospitality employees and distributed over $200,000 in relief grants since the fund’s inception.
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Eligibility
Serving Those Who Serve Us
The New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund is a nonprofit fund that provides one-time grants of up to $250 to hospitality employees experiencing a crisis like an illness or natural disaster. These grants cover housing, living, and medical expenses.
If you are in need of assistance, please review the eligibility requirements below and then complete the application form.
All grant requests will be reviewed on their merits by a committee composed of the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation and NHLRA board members on an as-needed basis.
Eligible applicants must:
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Reside and work in the state of New Hampshire.
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Have an annual taxable income of $60,000 or less.
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Have or held a position in the beverage, food service, or hospitality industry within the last 60 days.
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Can provide proof of employment within the last 60 days (pay stubs).
New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund Contact Info
Amie Pariseau
(603) 228-9585
apariseau@nhlra.com
Our goal is to help every employee, but our funding sources are limited. Please note that applications are not guarantees of funding. Funding continues to be on a first-come, first-serve basis to those who complete the application, its requirements, and meet all of the eligibility criteria.
Due to an increase in dishonest applications, we will be reaching out to your employer to verify your employment status before any relief funds are disbursed.
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Ascentria Care AllianceTo effectively facilitate the economic and social integration of refugees and immigrants into American society, Ascentria Care Alliance is committed to providing the highest quality services throughout the resettlement period, foster the self-sufficiency of refugee and immigrant families, inform and educate the community about the refugee and immigrant experience, and partner with volunteers and the community to support our new neighbors.
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Bureau of Adult EducationThe Bureau of Adult Education provides grants to school districts and private not-for-profit organizations for the purposes of offering educational services to adults who have not received a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate, or who need to improve basic skills in reading, math, writing, and English language learning.
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International Institute of New EnglandInternational Institute of New England in Manchester work with employers to provide skills training and job placement for New Americans.
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MY TURNMY TURN helps youth develop their skills, goals, and self-confidence through alternative education, post-secondary planning, career exploration, and employment training. Their programs work in concert with local partners including high-schools, employers, colleges, and social service agencies to provide a holistic approach to serving youth. In addition to access to funding, MY TURN has access to those who are currently unemployed, underemployed, and use English as a second language.
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The New Hampshire Job CorpsThe New Hampshire Job Corps Center supports the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.
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NH-JAGNH-JAG teaches young adults academic and workplace competencies. Through comprehensive and proven practices, New Hampshire youth experience the value of a high school education while also developing teamwork, leadership, community service, and workplace skills to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that await them in the world beyond school. By participating in the NH-JAG program, young people across the state are building leadership skills, exploring career opportunities, discovering personal strengths, gaining confidence, and taking pride in their personal achievements.
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Recover Friendly WorkplacesRecovery Friendly Workplaces (RFW’s) support their communities by recognizing recovery from substance use disorder as a strength and by being willing to work intentionally with people in recovery. RFW’s encourage a healthy and safe environment where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by addiction.
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WorkReadyNHWorkReadyNH is a tuition-free workforce development program tailored to meet the needs of job seekers and career builders as well as provide training in the specific skills employers are seeking in their current and future employees. WRNH participants prepare for the National Career Ready Certificate (NCRC) assessment certificate test by participating in skill building in the areas identified- Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information. In addition, individuals will participate in a 60-hour soft skills training course taught by the community colleges. The soft skills course is a classroom-based component of the WRNH program that places participants in simulated workplace- related settings and covers areas that include job communication skills, team building and conflict resolution, and customer service.
Thank you to these donors for their generous support of NH's hospitality employees.
DIAMOND DONORS
Over $20,000 Donated
PLATINUM DONORS
Between $10,000 - $19,999 Donated
GOLD DONORS
Between $5,000 - $9,999 Donated
SILVER DONORS
Between $2,500 - $4,999 Donated
BRONZE DONORS
Between $1,000 - $2,499 Donated
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Ascentria Care AllianceTo effectively facilitate the economic and social integration of refugees and immigrants into American society, Ascentria Care Alliance is committed to providing the highest quality services throughout the resettlement period, foster the self-sufficiency of refugee and immigrant families, inform and educate the community about the refugee and immigrant experience, and partner with volunteers and the community to support our new neighbors.
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Bureau of Adult EducationThe Bureau of Adult Education provides grants to school districts and private not-for-profit organizations for the purposes of offering educational services to adults who have not received a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate, or who need to improve basic skills in reading, math, writing, and English language learning.
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International Institute of New EnglandInternational Institute of New England in Manchester work with employers to provide skills training and job placement for New Americans.
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MY TURNMY TURN helps youth develop their skills, goals, and self-confidence through alternative education, post-secondary planning, career exploration, and employment training. Their programs work in concert with local partners including high-schools, employers, colleges, and social service agencies to provide a holistic approach to serving youth. In addition to access to funding, MY TURN has access to those who are currently unemployed, underemployed, and use English as a second language.
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The New Hampshire Job CorpsThe New Hampshire Job Corps Center supports the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.
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NH-JAGNH-JAG teaches young adults academic and workplace competencies. Through comprehensive and proven practices, New Hampshire youth experience the value of a high school education while also developing teamwork, leadership, community service, and workplace skills to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that await them in the world beyond school. By participating in the NH-JAG program, young people across the state are building leadership skills, exploring career opportunities, discovering personal strengths, gaining confidence, and taking pride in their personal achievements.
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Recover Friendly WorkplacesRecovery Friendly Workplaces (RFW’s) support their communities by recognizing recovery from substance use disorder as a strength and by being willing to work intentionally with people in recovery. RFW’s encourage a healthy and safe environment where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by addiction.
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WorkReadyNHWorkReadyNH is a tuition-free workforce development program tailored to meet the needs of job seekers and career builders as well as provide training in the specific skills employers are seeking in their current and future employees. WRNH participants prepare for the National Career Ready Certificate (NCRC) assessment certificate test by participating in skill building in the areas identified- Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information. In addition, individuals will participate in a 60-hour soft skills training course taught by the community colleges. The soft skills course is a classroom-based component of the WRNH program that places participants in simulated workplace- related settings and covers areas that include job communication skills, team building and conflict resolution, and customer service.