The Grapevine

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COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT

COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT

Grapevine Board of Directors Statement on COVID-19 vaccination:

The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center mission is focused on promoting the health and well-being of our families and community. We strongly support and encourage our staff and volunteers to receive vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. We will continue to take necessary public health and safety measures informed by guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other public health experts to protect all individuals visiting our facilities. If you have any questions or concerns related to our COVID-19 protocols, please contact us.

Facility Updates:

Face masks are optional inside our buildings.

In an effort to keep all members of our community healthy and safe, we ask that you not enter our facility if you or anyone in your home is experiencing any of the following: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, nasal congestion, fatigue, fever, chills, muscle aches, headaches, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and/or loss of taste or smell.

COVID-19 related supports: If you or someone you know is struggling to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, heat or clothing, please call the Grapevine at 603.588.2620.  We can help!

You can find additional information on the COVID-19 virus and latest recommendations at the CDC here and the NH Department of Health and Human Services here.

Wishing all good health,

Your Friends at the Grapevine

Family Support & Services Director

The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center is a community based non-profit organization located in Antrim, NH and serves families and individuals of the Eastern Monadnock region and beyond. We are committed to offering inclusive, respectful and welcoming programs and services to our community. We take pride in our friendly, team-oriented work environment and are seeking an experienced individual to lead our Family Support & Services. 

The Family Support & Services Director is primarily an administrative and managerial role, and oversees all aspects of family programming at the Grapevine. Additional responsibilities of this position include community outreach and direct family support, as needed. This position is currently being offered as a part time position of 20 – 25 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full time role. It requires an on site presence, though remote work and flexible hours will also be considered. 

Our staff hold diverse skills, educational and professional backgrounds, as well as lived experience. We recognize that there is not one “type” of qualified candidate for this position and encourage applications from individuals who take a genuine interest in this role and bring the following skills, experience and qualities: 

  • Excellent listening and interpersonal skills, a person who is consistent, respectful, and nonjudgmental; recognizes individual/family strengths and achievements; 
  • Strong verbal, writing and administrative skills with attention to detail, accuracy and task completion 
  • Visionary leader with a commitment to improving families’ lives, who will consistently seek opportunities for program improvement and growth; 
  • Leads programs with a strengths- based approach to family support, including knowledge of and experience with the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework; 
  • Experience working in prevention based programs with children and families; 
  • Values partnership with families, living out a mantra at the Grapevine of “meeting people where they are at”; 
  • Experience managing multiple staff with diverse backgrounds; takes a collaborative approach to supervision; 
  • Thrives in a team based setting and enjoys collective problem solving 

Also a plus: 

  • Experience in grant writing and/or research 
  • Familiarity with New Hampshire Family Resource Centers 
  • Working knowledge of Google suite 
  • Bi-lingual / Spanish speaker 
  • Four year or advanced degree in Human Services/Family Studies/Child Development or related field 

Range of compensation for this position is $24 – $27 per hour, commensurate with related experience and education/training. Other benefits for this part-time position include: 

  • Paid time off annually plus 10 paid holidays 
  • Flexible Savings Account with employer contribution 
  • Employer retirement contribution (Simple IRA plan) 
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave 
  • Support for your professional development plus tuition reimbursement 
  • Opportunities for remote work and flexible scheduling, as appropriate 

The Family Support & Services Director reports to the Grapevine’s Executive Director and is part of a team-based, two generational approach to family support. The Grapevine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume by email to info [at] grapevinenh [dot] org, addressed to Melissa Gallagher, Executive Director by Friday, June 13, 2025. No phone calls please. 

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Brenda Hennessy

Brenda Hennessy

Children’s Enrichment

Hello, I’m Brenda. I always knew I wanted to be a part of The Grapevine in some way and here I am. I read, sing and create imaginary play with the children in the Better Beginnings and Hillsborough playgroup programs. I am also a volunteer for TACO (Teens Are Cooking Organization), a program of our Avenue A Teen Center.

Previously, my life was very busy working at Osram Sylvania in the stockroom and as a dedicated on-call EMT for the Antrim Ambulance for 22 years. In my career I found my passion as an instructor for the Academy of First Response. Most weekends I would travel to surrounding towns teaching the practical skills for new EMTs. It was a great way to give back to my community. Eventually, it was time to slow down and in 2023 I retired from Osram Sylvania after 44 amazing years.

I am happy in this new chapter of my life. I get to be a part of my community in a different way and it has been so rewarding! I’m so blessed to have a wonderful family and supportive friends. I live in Antrim with my husband where we raised our daughters. We have 3 wonderful grandchildren. If I am not working, I like to enjoy a hot cup of tea with my husband and play with our precious cat Meeka!

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Moms’ Campfire Nights

Moms’ Campfire Nights meets on the third Wednesday of the month at The Grapevine from 6-7:30pm. 

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Maureen Troy

Maureen Troy

Out & About Co-Leader

Hi, I’m Maureen.  My first experience with the Grapevine was in 2021 when my daughter attended the Learning Vine preschool.  The following year my other daughter attended the Learning Vine.  As a family we also joined the Stay and Play group and attended special Grapevine events such as the annual Spring Walk and Snow Families Play Date.  

The Grapevine has been a wonderful place for me and my family to connect with other families, enjoy the creativity of play and support others in our communities. 

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art and Italian from Connecticut College and a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from Saint Joseph’s University.  I taught second grade in Nashua and Amherst before staying home to raise my children in Francestown. Originally from Pennsylvania, I’ve also worked at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and taught many children to swim through swim lessons and swim coaching.  I love outdoor adventures, swimming, hiking, painting, running and especially spending time with my family.  I love living in the Monadnock region and taking advantage of all the wonderful local beauties and businesses.  I am excited to join the team at the Grapevine to lead outdoor adventures for families in our area.

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Kim Bylancik

Kim Bylancik

Avenue A Coordinator

Greetings! My name is Kim, and I joined the Grapevine in 2023. I work alongside Jacqueline as the Avenue A Coordinator, helping to expand our offerings to our amazing and diverse community of teens.

Committed to youth development, I previously was the 4-H program manager for Cheshire County/UNH Cooperative Extension, mentored AmeriCorps members as an Impact Manager in Manchester’s schools through City Year New Hampshire, developed and directed before and afterschool programming for Harrisville and Marlborough, and have spent innumerable sunny days and starry nights leading teens in the backcountry of the Northeast and beyond.

I moved to New Hampshire to pursue my master’s in Environmental Education from Antioch New England, and immediately discovered that the Monadnock Region is my home. The Grapevine is quickly becoming an extension of that home, and nothing brings me more joy than watching our teens thrive as they connect with each other, our amazing volunteers, and their community.

When not at Avenue A I can be found jumping into freezing water, ignoring mundane chores, or coaching the fantastic Cheshire Cats Jump Rope team in Keene.

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Leigh Frosch

Leigh Frosch

Children’s Enrichment & Co-Leader, Out and About

Hi, I’m Leigh and I am new to the Grapevine as of 2023. I work in the Children’s Enrichment portion of our Better Beginnings program and co-lead Out and About. 

Before coming to the Grapevine, I spent many years as a stay at home Mom before returning to work at First Friends Preschool.

I feel very blessed to be a part of this amazing place. I live in Antrim with my husband Barry and our three children. We enjoy all the chaos of their very busy lives.

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