Mission Statement:
To help children and families grieving a death navigate their path to a hopeful future.
Vision: A world where no child grieves alone.
Values: Children are our greatest gift. We value Kindness, Compassion, Connections and Courage.
Top Funding Sources:
Individual donors, corporate sponsorships and donations, grants, foundations and events
Year Established: Â 2013
Employees: Â 4 full time, 4 part time
Annual Revenue: $1,000,000
Service Locations:
226 and 220 Coolidge Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
Contact:
Christine Phillips
Co-founder and Executive Director
226 Coolidge Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
603-669-1120
christine@friendsofaine.com
www.friendsofaine.com
2025 Goals:
- Develop and implement new programs for children and families who are grieving a death
- Advocate that grief from a death is a public health and mental health issue
- Develop communications to share the stories and impact of grief
- Plan for the ongoing capital needs and mission-focused use of our spaces
- Reach 100% of NH school districts through grief training, workshops and resources
- Deepen training, workshops and resources to community organizations
- Create additional virtual grief resources
Fundraising Events:
Friends of Aine hosts two major events each year. In March we hold our annual Gala, an evening of fundraising and live music, where we bring compassion, support and love together to honor those who have died. In August, we host our annual Kids’ Try-athlon, an amazing and rewarding Sunday morning where more than 300 kids swim, bike, run and have fun in an effort to support grieving children and families. We encourage funding efforts through events like Over-the-Edge, NH Gives, our Inspiration Run and more.
Giving Opportunities:
We are always grateful for individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grants and awards.
Donations can be made:
- online at www.friendsofaine.com/donate
- via check made payable and mailed to: Friends of Aine, 226 Coolidge Ave., Manchester, NH 03102
- direct a gift from an IRA or Donor Advised Fund
- name Friends of Aine as beneficiary of your fundraising event or benefactor of your estate
Volunteer Opportunities:
Group facilitator: Volunteers lead small peer-to-peer groups and explore topics to learn grief coping strategies. Groups include grieving children, teens and adult caregivers.
House Ambassador: Ambassadors greet families and help with Center management on group nights. Volunteers assist with group setup, clean-up and prep work.
Event Support: Everything from heading a committee, to tying ribbons to tying shoes, there are plenty of opportunities!
Board Officers  /  Board Members
Julie McCarthy-Brown
Co-chair
Retired
Santina Thibedeau
Co-chair
Milford, NH School District
Madeline Hutchings
Vice-chair
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green, PA
Carol McGarry
Treasurer
Retired
Mariette Young
Secretary
Retired
Arielle Andrews
New England Motorcycle Group
Casey Cavanaugh
St. Anselm College
Charlie Foss
Retired
Susan Geier
Consultant
Mark Hodapp
UKG
Persephanie L’Esperance
Grand Maison Recovery
Darren Schriever
SkyTerra Technologies
Charitable Giving Guide
This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2025 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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