All proceeds and donations from the Path Resorts Vacation Sweepstakes will be directly donated to the Greater Lakes Region Children's Fund. Path Resorts presents a Vacation Sweepstakes with proceeds directly benefiting the Greater Lakes Region Children's Fund. With three unique and complimentary hotels, Steele Hill Resort, the Summit Resort and the Center Harbor Inn, Path Resorts offers a gateway to vacations in the Lakes Region. This year we have decided to give back to t

Our annual report will let you know where all our money goes and you will have total confidence when you donate to the Greater Lakes Region Children's Fund. Contact Jenn@ChildrensFundNH.org with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! FUN FACT: We have one employee with over 1,000 volunteers and that Is what this community Is all about! Thank you Warren Bailey for your vision and to the community who supported us! He started in 1981 raising $2,100 and now we hav

The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund has a new home for its annual December Children’s Auction. Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) will host the 2026 Children’s Auction Dec. 8-11 at its Laconia campus, bringing together two organizations with deep ties to the Lakes Region and a shared commitment to supporting the community. The new partnership came together as the Children’s Fund searched for space to host this year’s Auction and connected with LRCC about bringing the

Whether serving as secretary of the Children’s Fund Board of Directors or as senior vice president and chief marketing and experience officer at Meredith Village Savings Bank, Cindy Hemeon-Plessner has spent much of the past two decades finding ways to support local children and families. Her connection to the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund began more than 20 years ago, when she volunteered on the phone bank during the Children’s Auction with MVSB. At the time, the Au

Save the date and stay tuned for more details! Watch our 2025 video here to learn more and see how magical the night will be! Have your picture taken with Santa and Mrs Claus, meet the Grinch, build a toy in Santa’s workshop, holiday cookie decorating, face painting, Christmas Sing- A Long with the Snow Family, and Holiday story readings! The Kiwanis Club will be joining us and giving away free books to the kids! The 2026 Greater Lakes Region Children's Fund December Auction

Businesses with digital billboards can make a big difference in helping us spread the word about the Children’s Fund December Auction. If your business has a digital billboard, please consider featuring the auction and helping our community hear about it. We also have ideas below if you’d like a hand getting started. Together, we can make an Impact on our local community of children and families In need!

Gilford HIlls Tennis and Fitness Club is hosting the sixth annual tennis tournament on Sunday, Nov 22 benefiting the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction to help local children & families in need. Come join the fun - open to the entire community whether or not you are a member! Tennis Tournament on Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 Women's Doubles 9am-11am Mixed Doubles Tennis 11am-1pm Men's Doubles 1pm-2:30pm 1 section $25, 2 sections $45 Call Jenn Kelley at 603-500-KIDS to registe

Double feature at Whiskey Tavern is featuring Friday the 13th & Halloween Fri, Oct 2 • dusk $5 tickets Get Halloween started - All of it goes to the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund which helps local children and families In need. Costume contest + prizes

Bingo and Silent Auction - Foster's Tavern Biggest Fundraiser of the Year- Do not miss it! Scan to reserve your seats for $10 pp As you may know, we had planned to move this year’s event to the Alton American Legion to accommodate our growing crowd. Unfortunately, due to an issue with the state approval process and the event being promoted before final approval was received, we were notified that we will not be able to hold Bingo at the Legion. The good news: the event is NO

Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) will host the 2026 Children’s Auction Dec. 8-11 at its Laconia campus, bringing together two organizations with deep ties to the Lakes Region and a shared commitment to supporting the community. The new partnership came together as the Children’s Fund searched for space to host this year’s Auction and connected with LRCC about bringing the four-day event to campus. College leaders welcomed the opportunity and began working with Children’s

Pub Mania members Allan Beetle, Judi Taggart, and Jennifer Beetle join MVSB's Sue Dagostino, Mariah Reever, and Becky Reposa to celebrate the sweepstakes winnings in front of the iconic M/S Mount Washington in Laconia. The annual Sweepstakes Social returns to the M/S Mount Washington on Weirs Beach from 5:30-7:30 pm Sept. 18, bringing community members together for an evening of entertainment and support for the Greater Lakes Region Children's Fund. The popular event has bec

Interview with Ken Choice, owner of First Choice Foods Golfers and community champions are gearing up for an unforgettable day as First Choice Foods hosts its 3rd Annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 18 at The Ridge Country Club in Gilford. Every swing will make an impact on local families in need. Proceeds will benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund and The First Choice Foods scholarship Fund. Organized by Ken Choice, owner of First Choice Foods and founder of

When Amy Daley moved to the Lakes Region full time, one of her goals was to become more involved in the community. It did not take long for her to find a place where she felt she could make an impact. Daley became involved with the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund after meeting Executive Director Jennifer Kelley, and she quickly found herself drawn to the organization’s broad reach and focus on children, families, and education. “What I love about the Fund is that it’s al

We had a team from our Community Engagement Committee and our Grant Distribution Committee visit the Mount Washington Observatory on Thursday, Sept 3. It was a spectacular way to see first hand how they use our funds to expose children in the Lakes Region area to all that they offer. The Mount Washington Observatory is a private, nonprofit, member-supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create Earth’s weather and climate. Th

A Celebration of Artisans, Community & Giving Back Ladies of the Lake will host their Annual Juried Craft Fair & Festival on Sat., Oct. 17, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM A vibrant day celebrating creativity, community, and charitable giving. This curated event will feature over 75 juried artisan crafters, showcasing an impressive variety of handcrafted goods. Attendees can explore unique, high-quality creations including candles, jewelry, handmade soaps, home décor, pet accessories, pot

The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund organized a vibrant Springboard Back to School event, generously sponsored by TiteFlex Aerospace of Laconia and Flex-Tek. Beans and Greens Farm in Gilford was the location where all the fun happened and It buzzed with excitement as 100 eager kids from the Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region arrived, their faces lighting up with anticipation. A huge thanks to the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce for introducing the Children's Fund t

The Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children is proud to leverage its community support and fundraising experience to support community organizations that focus on the needs of low-income children and families throughout the Greater Lakes Region. ​ Fundraising on behalf of so many wonderful nonprofits allows these vital organizations to focus their energy and resources on what matters most – delivering services to support children and families. ​ Becoming a sponsor