NH Delegation Announces Nearly $1 Million to NH Nonprofits, Including Houses of Worship, to Increase Safety

Press Release

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today announced with Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that New Hampshire nonprofits, including houses of worship, will receive $951,951 under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The full list of New Hampshire nonprofits to receive funding this year is included below.

"Every Granite Stater should be able find solace in their house of worship, should they choose, without fearing for the safety of themselves or community members. Too many times, our nation has borne witness to horrific violence targeting houses of worship, which is why federal resources to protect congregants is so critical. These federal dollars will help shore up security at locations throughout the state to protect those practicing their faith and allow the peace of mind that every person deserves," said Senator Shaheen. "I'll continue to work across the aisle to root out hatred that drives this violence and to provide additional federal assistance that invests in security measures to keep all Granite Staters safe."

"Granite Staters of all faiths deserve to feel safe in their house of worship, but the increasing attacks that we have seen on certain communities threatens that sense of security," Senator Hassan said. "I was glad to lead efforts to expand federal funding for this critical grant program to help ensure that smaller states like New Hampshire receive more federal resources to help our nonprofits and houses of worship stay safe. I will continue working to help faith-based organizations have the resources that they need to protect their community from threats."

"Granite Staters deserve to live free from the threat of violence in places of worship and throughout our communities," said Representative Kuster. "These funds heading to New Hampshire from the Nonprofit Security Grant Program will help nonprofits and houses of worship across the state combat foreign and domestic terrorist threats and bolster security measures."

"Nonprofits and houses of worship are essential parts of our communities and should be safe spaces," said Representative Pappas. "Everyone should feel secure visiting a place of worship or any other local institution, and I'm pleased several organizations will receive these funds to help improve security, combat terror threats, and keep people safe."

The following New Hampshire nonprofits and houses of worship will receive federal grant funding to help combat foreign and domestic terrorist threats:

Concord Christian Academy (Concord, NH) -- $94,600
Crossing Life Church and Community Center (Windham, NH) -- $100,000
First Congregational Church of Wakefield NH-UCC (Wakefield, NH) -- $25,000
Camp Young Judaea (Amherst, NH) -- $100,000
New Hampshire Catholic Charities, Inc., Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Care (Manchester, NH) -- $49,756
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad (Boscawen, NH) -- $22,418
Bishop Brady High School (Concord, NH) -- $55,000
Rye Congregational Church (Rye, NH) -- $12,000
Saint Anselm College (Manchester, NH) -- $98,624
St. Joseph Hospital (Nashua, NH) -- $80,000
St. Joseph Hospital's Milford Medical Center (Milford, NH) -- $70,000
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Concord, NH) -- $49,340
Temple of Israel (Portsmouth, NH) -- $95,213
The Derryfield School (Manchester, NH) -- $100,000