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The Grapevine provides an office space for Providers of basic services. Currently, we are host to mental health counselor Winter Keeler, PLLC, LICSW. To contact Winter, please email her at winter@winterfkeeler.com

Some other services that it has been used for are:  Fuel assistance, private counseling, adult tutoring, employment support for adults with disabilities and school-to-work transition support for students with disabilities, family conflict and landlord/tenant dispute resolution, homeless outreach, Project Lift tutoring and NH Healthy Kids insurance application assistance. 

Contact us to inquire about space reservations.

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 The Grapevine Community Tool Lending Shed was built in 2017, thanks to the generosity and dedication of local volunteers.  In June 2018, the Shed was introduced to the community and dedicated to the memory of two women, Kirstie and Suzanne, who were daughters of a local family.  The Community Tool Lending Shed works similar to a traditional library: Sign out and borrow, and bring it back. You must schedule a time to pick up tools; quick “how to” tutorials  can be provided at that time. The Community Tool Lending shed welcomes donations of gently used tools and equipment. 

An inventory of available tools and equipment can be found here.

Requests to borrow or donation offers should be directed to toolshed@grapevinenh.org.

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In 2018, The People’s Service Exchange (PSE) underwent a transition.  We are always seeking opportunities to meet the changing needs of our community while being mindful of our own capacity and resources. Our goal is to embed the spirit and intent of the PSE into other volunteer led efforts, such as our Community Tool Lending Shed, where volunteers can lend their time toward light home repairs in our community.  For more information about the PSE, please contact Melissa Gallagher, Executive Director, at melissag@grapevinenh.org.

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Firewood is available at The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center in Antrim on a short-term, urgent basis for area families and individuals who use wood as a primary heat source and cannot afford to buy it. The Community Wood Bank at The Grapevine is open Monday through Friday 9am to 1pm during winter, or by appointment. Call 603-588-2620.

Due to a limited supply of firewood, the wood bank is intended for urgent and emergency use only. The Grapevine also assists callers with long-term heating resources through the Southern NH Services fuel and electric assistance program.

The wood bank serves residents of Antrim, Bennington, Hancock and nearby towns, and runs on donated wood and volunteer labor.

Contact us to be a part of the Community Woodbank Team!

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For more information or to make a referral, please contact us. 

The Grapevine is a proud partner and member of the Monadnock Home Visiting Alliance (MHVA), a collaboration of four organizations in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire.  Other partners are The River Center,  Rise for Baby and Family, and Home Healthcare Hospice and Community Services.  MHVA is supported by generous funding from Monadnock United Way and Impact Monadnock.  To learn more, visit Monadnock United Way’s website.

Here are some answers to the most common questions:

• What is Home Visiting? Home visiting is one to one support for all types of families. Home Visiting is about making connections and building community. It is geared toward families who need access to community resources, someone to talk to and some extra support.  This service is offered at no cost to the family. 
• Where does Home Visiting happen? Our Home Visitors provide support to families in their home or another comfortable location, depending on the specific situation.  
• What does a Home Visitor do?  Our experienced home visiting staff talk to parents/caregivers about child development and how to support a child where he/she is, help families connect to local resources, ensure access to food, heating, employment and other basic needs, share ideas, talk, and act as a caring person who will listen. Home visiting staff are encouraging and positive and help parents and caregivers build confidence and skills.  
• Who is eligible?  Anyone is eligible, but we primarily focus on individuals and families who are caring for children. Home Visiting usually happens in the home, but sometimes other meetings spaces are more suitable.   
• Who provides services? A small number of highly trained Grapevine staff members provide home visiting support.  Each staff member brings a specialized background and care is taken to determine who the best “fit” will be for a family.
• How are families referred? Families come to us from many different paths.  Some are families already attending programs at the Grapevine.  We also receive referrals from local hospitals and physicians, schools, mental health professionals, DCYF and other human service providers. Self referrals are welcome too!

Our Home Visitors work with families to help them set goals based on the Strengthening Families Five Protective Factors:

• Parental Resilience – Managing stress and functioning well when faced with challenges, adversity and trauma.
• Social Connections – Positive relationships that provide emotional, informational, instrumental and spiritual support.
• Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development – Understanding child development and parenting strategies that support physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development.
• Concrete Support in Times of Need – Access to concrete support and services that address a family’s needs and help minimize stress caused by challenges.
• Social and Emotional Competence of Children – Family and child interactions that help children develop the ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate their emotions and establish and maintain relationships.