Mission Statement:
We dedicate ourselves to addressing poverty in the midst of plenty in this nation by opening to everyone the opportunity for education and training; the opportunity for work; and the opportunity to live in decency and dignity.
Top Funding Sources:
Federal and state program grants.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1965
EMPLOYEES: 350
ANNUAL REVENUE: $46,835,276
Service Locations:
Ten in Hillsborough and Rockingham
counties, along with 29 statewide
locations of Senior Housing.
Contact:
Ryan Clouthier
CEO
40 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03103
603-668-8010
info@caphr.org
What a year 2025 was! Truly a year of celebrations and uncertainty all rolled together! This year we have taken the time to celebrate the five NH CAPs 60th birthday. Along with the 60th birthday of Head Start, which all five NH Community Action agencies have operated since its inception.
What is “community action” you may ask? While we share much in common with other nonprofits, we are also very different. Some of the key differences include: our creation by the Federal Economic Opportunity Act of 1964; our level of federal funding and the associated federal requirements and compliance; our shared national mission, purpose and code of ethics; and our tripartite board structure that includes a minimum of one-third of our members to be those we assist, who must be selected through a democratic process, along with a third being elected officials and the remaining members from the private sector.
All these elements are designed to promote the participation of the entire community, especially our residents of low-income, in assessing local needs and attacking the causes and conditions of poverty.
We believe that everyone, regardless of income, can succeed when provided with the opportunity. We are grateful to be able to assist our most vulnerable members of our community and state, advocating on their behalf and helping them help themselves and each other.
Our name has been Southern NH Services, Inc. since 1974. In 2024 we rebranded our name to do business as Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties (CAPHR).
Our news we want to share for 2026 is Ryan Clouthier, who after 21 years at the agency, will take the wheel as our new chief executive officer, the fourth since 1965!
Commissioner Toni Pappas
Chair
Kathleen Mackin
Vice Chair
Thomas Mullins, Esq.
Treasurer
Orville Kerr
Secretary
Deborah Gosselin O’Shea
Anna Hamel
Wanda Kennerson
Carrie Marshall-Gross
Joy Barrett
German Ortiz
AnnMarie Penner
Carrie Santos
Rep. Sherm Packard
Charitable Giving GuideThis profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2026 Charitable Giving Guide.
To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.
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