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# A New Way To Make A Difference: Utility Endowment Fund
The utility endowment fund ensures stable and predictable funding for utility costs, allowing Hope on Haven Hill to allocate more resources towards patient care and program development.
I’ve become who I truly am meant to be because of this program.
- Rachel
## Endowment Fund Support Explained
* ### The advantages of a utility endowment fund for Hope on Haven Hill
  A utility endowment fund provides several key benefits to Hope on Haven Hill:
  + **Financial Stability**: By generating a steady stream of income, a utility endowment fund helps ensure long-term financial stability. As we rely on consistent funding, this is particularly valuable for Hope on Haven Hill.
  + **Operational Support**: The income from the endowment is used to cover utility expenses. This allows us to allocate more of the budget to life saving programs.
  + **Investment Growth**: Endowment funds are invested in a diversified portfolio. The growth of this portfolio’s value and the income it generates, will provide even greater financial support to Hope on Haven Hill in the future.
  + **Donor Confidence**: Having a well-managed endowment fund can enhance donor confidence. Donors are more likely to contribute when they see that our organization has a sustainable financial plan and is committed to long-term success.
  + **Flexibility and Independence**: With a reliable source of income, our organization gains more flexibility and independence in our decision-making. We can pursue new initiatives, respond to unexpected challenges, and innovate without being overly dependent on external funding sources.
* ### How is the income from such a fund managed?
  The income from a utility endowment fund is typically managed through a structured process to ensure it supports the organization’s goals effectively. Here are the key steps involved:
  1. **Investment Strategy**: The endowment fund is invested according to a strategy designed to balance risk and return. This often involves a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, real estate, and other assets.
  2. **Income Distribution**: A portion of the investment returns is distributed annually to support the organization’s operational needs. The distribution rate is usually a fixed percentage of the fund’s value, ensuring a steady income stream while preserving the fund’s principal.
  3. **Spending Policy**: The organization establishes a spending policy that outlines how the income will be used. This policy ensures that the funds are allocated to priority areas such as utilities, maintenance, and other essential expenses.
  4. **Oversight and Governance**: A board or committee typically oversees the management of the endowment fund. They ensure that the investment strategy and spending policies are followed and that the fund is managed in the best interest of the organization.
  5. **Regular Reviews**: The performance of the endowment fund is reviewed regularly to ensure it meets its financial goals. Adjustments to the investment strategy or spending policy may be made based on these reviews.
  6. **Transparency and Reporting**: The organization provides regular reports to stakeholders, including donors, about the performance and use of the endowment fund. This transparency helps maintain trust and confidence in the fund’s management.
* ### What is the difference between an endowment fund and a regular donation?
  Regular donations are typically spent immediately on the organization’s needs, while endowment funds are invested to generate ongoing income, providing long-term financial support.
* ### Can the principal of an endowment fund be spent?
  Generally, the principal is not spent to ensure the fund’s longevity. However, some endowments may have provisions that allow for spending the principal under certain conditions.
## We are profoundly grateful to the Nanda Family Charitable Foundation for their remarkable pledge to match your donation, up to $500,000!
### Their generous pledge has propelled us towards our goal of $2,000,000 for this mission.
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# News & Stories
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On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Hope on Haven Hill (HHH) hosted a double ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Center for Hope and Wellness and Camilla’s […]
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Hope on Haven Hill is pleased to announce that Jessica Parker has been hired as the agency’s Development and Communications Director. In this new role, Parker will oversee all fundraising, […]
Hope on Haven Hill is delighted to announce the addition of Liz Torrance and Amanda Bacon-Davis to their Board of Directors. Amanda Bacon Davis is President of Savvi Strategies, an […]
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“Hope on Haven Hill today announced that it is the recipient of two awards including one that will help it build a new treatment and community wellness facility in downtown […]
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# Our Partners
“It takes a village to raise a child.” is a famous African proverb originating from the Nigerian Igbo culture and proverb 'Oran a azu nwa', which means it takes a community or village to raise a child.
And it takes a village of dedicated nonprofit partners, community businesses and foundations to ensure every woman suffering from substance use disorder from across the state is able to access the services she needs to become healthy and sustain recovery. We thank and appreciate the extraordinary working relationship we enjoy with our partners in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
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### Haven
Serving women, men and children  affected by domestic and sexual violence.
1-603-994-7233
### Sober Sisters Recovery
A structured sober living home in Somersworth, NH.
603-703-9077
### The Doorway
The Doorway offers assistance with accessing every level of treatment.
2-1-1 or 603-634-3388
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### Goodwin Community Health
Community health services and support.
603-749-2346
### Family Justice Center
Empowering people to end abuse and violence.
### NH Dept of Health and Human Services
Supporting the health and well being of all the citizens of NH.
1-844-275-3447
### Early Head Start
A comprehensive child development program designed to foster healthy development of infants, toddlers and their families. 800-322-1073
### Wentworth Douglass
A not for profit, charitable health care organization in the seacoast area.
For general information call 603-742-5252.
### Triangle Club
A chemical free meeting place for recovering people supporting the spiritual, physical and mental health of all.
603-742-9803
### CAP of Strafford County
Helping people in our community thrive through child and family services, employment and training, energy services, housing services and senior transportation.
603-435-2500
### SOS Recovery Community Organization
Peer-based recovery supports with Recovery Community Centers serving the Seacoast and Strafford County, NH.
(603) 841-2350
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# A Holiday Message from Kerry Norton, HHH Executive Director
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Dear Friends,
During this season of gratitude, on behalf of the board and staff at Hope on Haven Hill, I want to express my appreciation to you for your support of our mission and the families we serve. Through your generosity, we were able to help ***more than 175 women and their babies in 2023***, with a range of essential recovery services, important support, and time to heal as they move from despair to hope and stability.
With the support of hundreds of individuals, businesses, and local foundations across the seacoast region and beyond, we were able to open the Center for Hope and Wellness this past May. Today the Center serves as the hub for all our programs, connecting individuals and families challenged by substance use disorders to critical treatment programs and a range of supportive services. And, to our delight, the Center has also become a hub for the community with numerous civic groups and partnering programs taking full advantage of this beautiful building that you all helped create!
Today your investment and volunteer support in Hope on Haven Hill allows us to provide:
* Residential Treatment for pregnant and parenting women at our original location on the corner of Haven Hill and Rochester Hill Roads in Rochester
* Transitional recovery housing at Abi’s Place, adjacent to the Center on Charles Street
* New this year, two affordable rental housing apartments at Camilla’s Place, which were completely rehabbed this past spring, and that now are homes for two deserving families.
* The Center for Hope and Wellness also offers an Intensive Outpatient Program, counseling, case management services, onsite childcare for all women at HHH, and wellness programs, life skills, and workplace training programs.
I wish I could tell you that the need for our services has decreased, but sadly the opioid epidemic continues. However, the flip side is that we are seeing so many families thrive after graduating from our programs.
Hope on Haven relies on fundraising from caring individuals such as yourself for 30% of its budget. ***Your donations keep our doors open.*** We are grateful to be part of this wonderful community that entrusts us to provide critical substance use disorders treatment programs and services for pregnant, postpartum, and parenting women and their children.
**We hope you will consider donating to support the life changing services offered by Hope on Haven Hill.**
Warm Regards,
Kerry Norton, RN, Executive Director
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