The Grapevine

Family & Community Resource Center

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Programs

Dads’ Campfire Nights

Dads’ Campfire Nights meets on the first Tuesday of the month at The Grapevine from 7-8:30pm (subject to change). 

Led by local dad, Rick Edmunds, this is a monthly event for dads to relax around the campfire and share about all aspects of parenting. Pizza is served.  Please dress for the weather and bring a beverage of choice along with a folding chair. Contact us for more information or give us a call. Here’s what one dad recently shared about Dads Group: 

“I found the dads group to be a great resource while my children were still very young and we were figuring things out at home. It was nice to talk to other dads in the same position and hear the various ways each family was dealing with the joys and hardships of having young ones and staying sane. I highly recommend this group to any dad.”

Mark G., Hancock

Community Wood Bank

Please note for the 2024/2025 season, our wood supply will be limited. We will not be able to accept wood donations this season.

If you are in need of wood this season, please contact us at 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, Francestown and nearby towns; and runs on donated wood and volunteer labor.

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

Facility Resources

The Grapevine provides facility space for providers of basic services. Some 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.

Information & Referral Resources

Supported Information, Referral and Assistance

For people in need of basic services and resources such as food, shelter, clothing, transportation, counseling, health or dental care. Staff assist those in need in finding resources in times of crisis or need. Individuals can make local connections to increase resilience in times of hardship and can get information about local, state and federal resources. Contact us for more information.

Basic Needs through NH Easy

The NH Department of Health and Human Services has streamlined the process in applying for aid for basic needs using “NH Easy” online. The Grapevine offers a private space and computer for residents to apply. A Grapevine staff member is also available to assist those who need help in entering their information. This service is offered by appointment only. Contact us for more information.

Classes, Workshops, & Other Offerings

Trained staff facilitate groups for individuals facing similar hardships or having similar interests. Offerings are based around current community needs. Past events have included topics related to all aspects of parenting & family life, nutrition, money management and other topics.

Workshops offering material with core knowledge areas related to Early Childhood Education are also offered.  Participants may choose to use the hours towards their ECE hour requirements. Contact us for more information or visit our Events page.

Community Wood Bank

Free firewood for families and individuals who are in need of temporary, emergency wood that use wood as their primary source of heat. Referrals to Southern New Hampshire services for Fuel Assistance Program.

Our wood bank it is available thanks to generous donors and volunteers.

Contact us for more information or learn more here.

Community Suppers

Free Community Suppers are offered throughout our community at various locations.  The COVID 19 pandemic has caused disruptions to these regularly scheduled free meals. 

Contact us for more information.

Local Access to Providers

The Grapevine provides an office space for Providers of basic services.

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.

Strong Living for Seniors

The Strong Living Senior Exercise group meets at the Grapevine. Participants build strength and flexibility with light weights and chair based exercises.  The COVID 19 pandemic has caused disruptions to these regularly scheduled group meetings. Contact us for more information.

Suicide Response & Prevention Resources

The Grapevine is committed to supporting the mental health and well being of our community through training, access to resources and group support. Grapevine staff are trainers for the NAMI NH Connect Program Training in Suicide Prevention.  If you would like to sign up for an upcoming community training, please contact us.

We also offer peer led group support for adults and teens to help deal with grielf and loss.  Please contact us for more info. Below are links to helpful resources related to suicide, grief and loss.

Grief Guide
Guide for Parents & Educators
Self-Care & Reactions
Children, Teens, Suicide Loss – Dougy Center Flipbook

Tax Preparation & Financial Services

Free tax preparation by Larry Schwartz of PHC Financial is offered Monday afternoons by appointment during tax season (January-April). Contact us for more information.

Community Tool Lending Shed

 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 [at] grapevinenh [dot] org.

People’s Service Exchange

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 us.