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Care Coordinators met the immediate presenting needs such as food, shelter, transportation and mental health intervention. was apparent.
Provides critical and timely clinical and social services, as well as financial assistance, to service members, Veterans, and their families to ensure their dignity, physical and mental health, and overall well-being. It Began with this Question: “How Can We Help Service Members and Their Families?”
Veterans Count was developed in 2007 as a result of Easterseals’ Board Member Mike Salter’s desire to bring comprehensive, emergency aid to active military and their families whose quality of life was significantly impacted by deployment to war zones. At the time, Easterseals approached the NH Joint Force Headquarters and the NH Department of Health and Human Services for assistance in designing what their vision was: a compassionate, responsive, highly-targeted care program for service members and their families who were “falling through the cracks,” as a result of service to their country. Easterseals developed a Care Coordination model centered on highly-skilled clinicians meeting one-on-one with service members and their families to address critical issues while building trust and working toward developing long-term self-sufficiency. Once a trusting relationship was established, Care Coordinators were then able to address deeper issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, sustainable employment, and long-term housing. Due to the success of the program, and changes in government funding, in 2012, Military & Veterans Services (MVS) expanded services to include both pre-911 and post-911 service members, veterans and their families. Critical to the services provided by Care Coordinators were the philanthropic funds which directly address emergency needs while providing a conduit for Care Coordinators to assist service members and veterans with more chronic and entrenched challenges. As MVS began to execute its mission, it became clear that more community assistance/fundraising was needed to provide adequate support. Federal and state grants provided for the training and services of Care Coordinators. Yet the need for additional funding for basic necessities such as food, clothing, housing, etc. A task force comprised of business leaders was developed and Veterans Count was formed. Fast forward to the present, and what began as a small committee centralized in Manchester, NH, has grown to five chapters located throughout the state—Manchester (2007), Nashua (2012), the Seacoast (2012), the Lakes Region (2014), and most recently the Upper Valley (2018), as well as an Executive Committee. Together, there are more than 80 chapter members who help raise funds and spread awareness for MVS. Veterans Count and Easterseals have received the highest praise and support from our national and local elected officials and are viewed as a comprehensive and successful model to emulate throughout the country. As the landscape of our military and post deployment culture continues to shift, so too will Veterans Count and MVS, in order to continue providing the resources and services needed to provide a hand up to those in need.
10/01/2026
Connect with Veterans Count across New Hampshire this October!
Explore October’s Coffee Socials and special events in the slider, and find more Veterans Count events at vetscount.org/events.
Event details may change. Please check the event listing or contact the organizer before attending.
09/29/2026
Mark your calendar for a meaningful day in support of Veterans and their families.
The Veterans Benefit Event & Co****le Tournament is coming to Saltonstall Farm in Stratham on Sunday, October 18!
Hosted by Lovely Occasions, the afternoon will include live music, food, and a co****le tournament sponsored by Boston Baggo Co. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Veterans Count and Mission 22.
📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ 12 to 5 p.m.
📍 Saltonstall Farm, Stratham, NH
Scan the QR code in the event graphic to purchase your tickets and be part of a community event honoring American wartime heroes and their families.
We’re grateful to everyone coming together to support Veterans and military families in our community.
09/25/2026
What a night in Portsmouth!
Last night, Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band took the stage for a Military Support Concert benefiting Easterseals New Hampshire Veterans Count, the NH Military Assistance Foundation, and Northeast Passage.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible evening in support of service members, Veterans, and their families.
09/24/2026
More than 10K New Hampshire service members, Veterans, and their families served. Help us continue.
Donate Now Show you are proud to stand with our veterans, service members, and their families. Donate to Veterans Count.
09/21/2026
Thank you to WFEA 1370AM and Jeff Chidester for having Veterans Count on We’ve Got Your Six to talk about the upcoming Lt. Dan Band concert on September 24 and the work Veterans Count does every day to support New Hampshire service members, Veterans, and their families.
Listen to the conversation and learn more: https://1370wfea.com/podcasts/weve-got-your-six-09-15-26/
09/17/2026
More than $32,000 raised for Veterans Count!
Thank you to the 285 registered runners and everyone who volunteered, supported, and cheered at the Veterans Count 5K in Nashua on September 5. Your support helps Veterans Count provide critical care coordination and emergency financial assistance to service members, Veterans, and their families.
A special thank you to the Nashua Police Department Mounted Unit, Nashua Fire Department, Cady Hickman for singing the National Anthem, the Alvirne High School ROTC for presenting the colors, master of ceremonies Jamie Staton, Veterans Count Community Liaison Courtney Stairs, for sharing more about the impact of Veterans Count.
Congratulations to our top finishers:
Jesse Baver, top male finisher, 18:23
Abigail Kurfman, top female finisher, 21:51
T. Dumont, top youth finisher, 20:33
Every step made a difference. Thank you for showing up for our military and Veteran community!
09/15/2026
New on our website: the Veteran Community Connection Calendar!
Explore the calendar and find a gathering near you: https://vetscount.org/resources/calendar/
We’ve made it easier for service members, Veterans, and their families to find Veteran.
Coffee Hours and other social connection opportunities happening throughout New Hampshire.
These free, informal conversation groups offer a welcoming opportunity to connect with others, share stories, and find support.
09/11/2026
Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001.
We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the extraordinary courage and selflessness shown in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
At Easterseals NH, we are committed to standing alongside service members, Veterans, and their families when they need support.
Through Veterans Count, we provide critical case management and emergency financial assistance to service members, Veterans, and their families facing unexpected challenges. At the Easterseals NH Military and Veterans Campus in Franklin, Veterans, first responders, and military families can find housing, essential services, recreation, and connection in one place.
Twenty-five years later, we remember those we lost and honor the first responders, civilians, service members, and countless others whose courage and compassion brought people together in a time of profound tragedy.
We remember. We honor. We stand together.
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