The Mountain Mamas donated $3,700 to Starting Point. The Mt. Mamas is not so much a formal organization as they are a formidable force for good and fun in our community. The Mamas are well known as Mt. Meisters and can be found together wherever there is a patch of snow, a golf cart, a…
Read MoreStarting Point Moves Southern Office to Ossipee
Starting Point has announced a new location for the organization’s southern Carroll County office at Mountainside Business Center, 127 Route 28 in Ossipee. The southern office of Starting Point was previously located in Huggins Hospital over the past five years. Since 1981, Starting Point has been serving victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence,…
Read MoreStarting Point receives $4,799 Grant from Tamworth Foundation
Starting Point recently received a $4,799 grant from The Tamworth Foundation to help remodel of the children’s room and teen nook in the organization’s shelter. Starting Point provides services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. The shelter provides a place to stay for up to 13 victims (five adults and eight children) at one…
Read MoreStarting Point receives $5,000 from Valley Originals
Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence was a recent recipient of a $5,000 donation from the Valley Originals, a collection of local restaurant owners. The Valley Originals make donations as a group and members also contribute individually throughout the year to non-profits through Dine to Donate programs and with gift certificates…
Read MoreA New Chapter for Starting Point in Conway Village
One evening this spring, Joy Tarbell opened her computer to find an email of interest. The non-profit Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence was searching for office space in the Conway area sufficient to accommodate 15 staff plus conference space and parking. Tarbell has been involved with Starting Point in a…
Read MoreStarting Point Announces New Executive Director
Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Weinstein as the agency’s new executive director. Starting Point has provided shelter, housing, court advocacy, prevention programs and other services to those who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault in the Carroll County area since 1981….
Read MoreStarting Point Supports Marsy’s Law
The Starting Point staff was recently visited by field organizer Marina Altschiller from Marsy’s Law NH to discuss the statewide initiative for a constitutional amendment to provide equal rights for crime victims. New Hampshire is one of only 15 states that does not extend enumerated rights to victims of crime. The Marsy’s Law initiative hopes…
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