Kelli Martin

Children’s Center Happy Anniversary to Kelli Martin. Kelli has been a Mini and Toddler teacher since arriving at the center 16 years ago. We love hearing Kelli sing and laugh with the children. She brings such joy to her work with children. Please congratulate Kelli...
Second Start plants a seed of change

Second Start plants a seed of change

By, Patricia Bedford                                                                   2/19/24 On any given weekday you can wander through the classrooms and witness a change happening at the City-wide Community Center on Canterbury Street in Concord. Once reserved...
PORTRAITS OF DIVERSITY: Morgan Mbuyi

PORTRAITS OF DIVERSITY: Morgan Mbuyi

Morgan Mbuyi struggled with culture shock upon arriving in Concord after living in a refugee camp for 13 years. Now he helps newcomers find their way. By JAMIE L. COSTA                                                                                      Concord...
HOMETOWN HERO Heather Tobine

HOMETOWN HERO Heather Tobine

Written by Sruthi Gopalakrishnan Each day at 2:30 p.m., as the school bus arrives with kids from Beaver Meadow for their after-school program at First Start, Heather Tobine stands ready at the entrance of the building to welcome them. “The best part of coming to work...
Give Back NH: Second Start

Give Back NH: Second Start

Second Start was recently featured on Give Back New Hampshire, a bi-weekly segment that spotlights New Hampshire nonprofit organizations every other Monday during NHPR’s Morning Edition. Read more or listen to the segment...