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Portsmouth Herald — When people line up on the starting line of the sixth annual Pack and Boots 5K Road Race on Wednesday, July 4 in Portsmouth, there will be much more at stake than prizes and giveaways. “This race supports Veterans Count, which provides timely assistance to veterans in critical need,” said David Hampson, who has…

In February, Bangor Savings Bank picked Veterans Count as one of the charities for their Community Matters More contest, and thanks to your votes WE WON! Recently, Mike Whitman and Eric Beauregard presented Seacoast Chapter Members Denise Poulos and Linda Roth with $5,000!

The sixth annual S.O.S. Salute Our Soldiers Gala on Saturday, June 16 will benefit the Seacoast Chapter of Veterans Count, an Easter Seals program dedicated to providing financial support for service members and veterans of all eras. The event at the Runnymede Farm, 68 Atlantic Ave., North Hampton, begins at 5 p.m. with a cocktail…

Kick-off your 4th of July at the 6th Annual Pack & Boots 5K and 1 Mile Survival Run! Hundreds will run, walk, and enjoy the scenic views of Downtown Portsmouth, NH. The 5K, kicks off at Peirce Island and loops around Downtown Portsmouth. The most unique aspect of this popular annual event is the 1…

The Union Leader — Billed as the world’s oldest motorcycle rally, the 95th running of Laconia Motorcycle Week starts Saturday and rides through June 17. The annual Peter Makris Memorial Run, to be escorted by New Hampshire State Police around Lake Winnipesaukee, returns to kick-off festivities from the Naswa Resort, 1086 Weirs Blvd. After a blessing of the bikes and…

NH’s military population is comprised of many who serve in the Guard and Reserves. Many of our state residents aren’t aware that NH’s military servicemen and women are leaving and returning from small and large deployments at various times during the year. Without an active duty base in the state, these Guardsmen and Reservists enter…

Mark Johnstone, president of Belknap Subaru in Tilton, with his staff, and John Hayes, Mike Hutchins, and Keith Manning representing Subaru of New England, presented a check to Jane Love, Kathy Flynn, and Karen Miltner of Veterans Count. Joining them was Christine Pederson of Easterseals of New Hampshire. The money was raised by Belknap Subaru’s staff and…

Edited 12/4/18 – A MVS Care Coordinator is at CMC five days a week, and at the Elliot four days a week. Easterseals NH Military Veterans Services (MVS) in partnership with Catholic Medical Center (CMC) and Elliot Health System are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind, hospital-based Care Coordination program to serve patients and employees who…

Portsmouth Herald — There’ll be a night of stand-up comedy to benefit Veterans Count at Blue Ocean Music Hall on Thursday, May 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. All proceeds from the event, which includes performances from comics Paul D’Angelo, Christine Hurley, and Matt Barry, will be donated to Veterans Count. A raffle and auctions for prizes will take place between acts.…