Waypoint NH

January 1, 2025

NH Business Review Staff,

Mission Statement:

Waypoint’s mission is empowering people of all ages through an array of human services and advocacy.

Top Funding Sources:

State, federal and local grants, private foundation gifts, program service fees, individual donations, event income and endowment income.

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1850

EMPLOYEES: 293

ANNUAL REVENUE: $22,000,000

Service Locations:
Statewide

Contact:

Laura Zorawowicz
Director of Philanthropy
464 Chestnut St.
Manchester, NH 03101
603-518-4195
ZorawowiczL@waypointnh.org
waypointnh.org

2026 Goals:

1. Building organizational sustainability by focusing on financial stability, fiscal vibrancy and growth of assets.
2. Deepening partnerships by promoting community engagement and increasing collaboration.
3. Refining service delivery to strengthen stability, independence and well-being for individuals and families of all ages across New Hampshire .
4. Advancing advocacy to ensure lasting impact, drive systems change and create opportunities for New Hampshire residents across every stage of life.

Fundraising Events:

SleepOut: A night in March to raise awareness and funds to end youth homelessness.
Touch-a-Truck: A fun event where children can explore different trucks and vehicles.
Supports our Early Childhood and Family Support services.

Giving Opportunities:

Waypoint is fueled by charity and relies on support from individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations and special events. If you are interested in supporting Waypoint, contact our philanthropy office at 603-518-4195 or visit waypointnh.org.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Waypoint offers many high-impact, low-investment volunteer opportunities for companies to engage in a community project and support our work with children and families. Teach a skill-building workshop for youth or families. Host a clothing, food or personal care item drive. Craft your own fund or item drive to help seniors in home care, youth experiencing homelessness, or children and families. Serve on a local advisory board to help forward the mission of Waypoint. Serve as an advocate, ambassador, fundraiser, and partner with Waypoint to help raise awareness of social issues and develop community resources to address them. SleepOut: raise funds and recruit friends to do the same to help youth who are experiencing homelessness.

Board of Trustees

Jen Stebbins Thomas
Board Chair
Partner
XSS/Tidemark/PROCON

Rob Dapice
Vice Chair
Executive Director/CEO
New Hampshire Housing

Emily Hammond
Secretary
Human resources executive

Janet Ackerman
Retired Vice President, Commercial
Lending
TD Bank

Melissa Biron, Treasurer
Principal
Nathan Wechsler & Company

Megan Carrier
Shareholder
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green, PA

Bill Conrad
Retired

Courtney Fifield
CEO
Members First Credit Union of NH

Lisa Kennedy Sheldon
Global Nurse Consultant
Dogcove Consulting LLC

Marc Lubelczyk
President NH & VT
Citizens

Marilyn Mahoney
Retired Attorney, Founding
Member/Partner
Harvey & Mahoney Law Offices

Arnaldo Negron
Senior Electrical Engineer
Eversource

Zachery Palmer
Commercial and Small Business
Lender

Terri Pastori
Managing Attorney
Pastori | Krans, PLLC

Mark Rouvalis, Esq.
Director
McLane Middleton

Tim Soucy
Retired

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.

Categories: Charitable Giving Guide, Charitable Giving Guide 2026

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