Empowering Lives Through the Power of Giving

The Furlong Foundation is dedicated to uplifting the lives of homeless and struggling families by providing help with resources and financial support. We help ensure families have access to essential services like food and utility assistance through our diverse programs.

We are dedicated to helping families find shelter, education, and advocacy. 
We use a holistic approach from physical to emotional, from personal to social, and from psychological to spiritual.  Our goals are to help people to:

• Build stronger individuals and families
• Secure outside education and employment opportunities
• Help to find secure and safe permanent housing
• Work toward self-sufficiency and resiliency

FAST FACTS:
How Does Homelessness Affect Children: Educationally, Physically, & Emotionally?

• Approximately 50% of homeless children in our current economic environment are prone to repeat a grade in school.
• Children under the age of 4 are 50% more likely to experience developmental delays, debilitating stress and behavioral disturbances.
• Children who experience homelessness are at risk of being sick 4 times more often than others, often experiencing chronic diseases, respiratory infections, and lack of healthy nutrition.
• 57% Homeless Youth between the ages of 12-17 struggle with depression, anxiety, and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) resulting in withdrawal and antisocial behavior.

How many families are in crisis?

• At the end of 2024, the homeless population in New Hampshire almost doubled compared to previous year at 2,441 individuals.
• By law, families with children cannot be left without shelter. Yet, the level of homelessness we are experiencing is far surpassing what was once considered a low rate compared to other states.
• Families remain in shelter, on average, for a year before finding housing.

Who Are the Homeless Families?

• 90% of families that are homeless are headed by women.
• 8% of our New Hampshire homeless population are children under the age of 18.
• In 40% of families that are homeless, someone is employed.