2026 Goals:

Granite State Independent Living is a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote quality of life with independence for people with disabilities. With support from community partners and friends, GSIL helps individuals live independently throughout New Hampshire. In 2026, GSIL will continue to do the following:

• Assist over 500 at-risk students with education, transitioning and career
• Support 300+ adults with employment goals to increase financial self-sufficiency.
• Provide home care for 500+ persons with disabilities to ensure quality of
• Provide 80+ individuals with home modifications, durable medical equipment and more to increase safety and
• Advocate for personal care and other disability services in the
• Expand our workforce to ensure our consumers’ needs are being
• Improve self-advocacy for people with
• Work to decrease unemployment for people with

Fundraising Events:

GSIL holds several mission-driven events annually. We encourage the community at large to get involved by volunteering, participating or sponsoring!

• Hoops on Wheels is GSIL’s signature wheelchair basketball Held every March, this fun, mission-driven event is geared to help the community at large understand the challenges of living with disabilities.
• In September, we hit the links for Chipping in FORE Independence, our annual golf tournament that raises funds to support our mission of promoting quality of life with Held at Stonebridge Country Club, this fun and popular event often sells out!
• We honor individuals and businesses that have supported GSIL during the year at our Annual Dinner and Awards All are welcome to attend and hear firsthand how many dedicated supporters have been able to impact our consumers statewide.

Giving Opportunities:

We can all make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities across New Hampshire. Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) offers a variety of ways to invest in this meaningful mission. No matter the size, your gift helps empower individuals with disabilities to live more independently and participate fully in their communities. To support those who need us most, please visit www.gsil.org/donate and make your gift today. GSIL also offers an annual Corporate Sponsorship Program, providing businesses with year-round visibility and engagement opportunities across all GSIL events through one convenient, all-inclusive partnership. For more information on the many ways to get involved, please contact our Development Team at 603-410-6560.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are an integral part of our GSIL family and are critical to our success and help support community events, fundraising efforts and more! Every volunteer plays a key role in helping to offset our costs so that our resources can be focused on changing the lives of those we serve. Interested in volunteering? Please call us at 603-410-6560.

Board Officers   /   Board Members

Grant Van Der Beken
Chair
The Hartford

Lisabritt Solsky Stevens
1st Vice Chair
Office of the Public Guardian

Anne Vallette
2nd Vice Chair
CGI Business Solutions

Kathleen Davidson
Secretary
Pastori|Krans, PLLC

Kenneth Traum
Treasurer
Retired

Bruce Higginbotham
Total Golf Management

Don McDonah, MD
St. Joseph’s Hospital

Eric Schlepphorst, MD
Retired

Kimberly Kistner
Merrimack County Savings Bank

Maxwell Walters
GBG, plc

Charitable Giving Guide

This 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.