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The Gift of a Lifetime
The recent anonymous million-dollar bequest to Mayhew should inspire all of us who care about the program, regardless of how wealthy we might be, to consider making provisions to support Mayhew through our own estate planning. I have to admit that talking about end-of-life gifts (also called “planned gifts” or “legacy gifts”) can be awkward, because most of us would rather avoid thinking about our own mortality. That said, as someone who loves Mayhew, and as someone who has m
Jan 28


Maximize Your Impact Discover How to Double Your Donations Without Extra Cost
Happy Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a day that encourages people to do good and support causes and organizations making a difference! The Mayhew Program has been helping underserved boys become their best since 1969! Over 2,400 boys from all over the state of New Hampshire have participated in the year-round program. The Mayhew Program challenges and helps at-risk New Hampshire boys to believe in themselves, work well with others, and find their be
Dec 2, 2025


Helping the Newfound Watershed by Getting Kids Outside
The Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) has been protecting the lands and waters of the Newfound Watershed for more than 50...
Sep 30, 2025


Mayhew Moments add up to a Magical Summer Experience
It’s a simple math equation really: Tally all the moments, experiences, and interactions for one camper, multiply it by 42 campers for...
Sep 2, 2025


Link Up Week 6: Recap
The 6th and final group of Links arrived last Monday and were ready to make the most of their five-day, adventure-packed week. In their...
Aug 13, 2025


Link Up Week 5: Recap
Our fifth group of Links arrived last Monday! Starting in their third year at Mayhew, boys have the opportunity to take part in a...
Aug 4, 2025


Link Up Week 4: Recap
Our fourth group of Links arrived last Monday! Beginning in the third year at Mayhew, boys can participate in a five-day, adventure-based...
Jul 28, 2025


Link-Up Week 3: Recap
Our third group of Links arrived last Monday focused on the adventure ahead of them. Beginning in the third year at Mayhew, boys can...
Jul 21, 2025


Link-Up Week 2: Recap
Our second group of Links arrived Monday evening, playing a bit of pool before enjoying a dinner of chili. We discussed our plans for the...
Jul 7, 2025


Come see the Mayhew Magic this summer!
What is bug juice and what does it have to do with the boys enrolled to come out this summer for the Mayhew Island Challenge? Would you...
Jul 1, 2025


Link-Up Week 1: Recap
We’ve officially finished our first link-up trip of this summer, to great success! Beginning in the third year of the Mayhew Program,...
Jun 30, 2025


In Memory of Justice David Souter-a Champion of the Mayhew Program
This past month, Justice David Souter passed away at his home in Hopkinton, NH. He was a lawyer, Attorney General of New Hampshire and a...
Jun 4, 2025


Nature Offers Healing and Healthy Challenges
Thank you to our guest blogger Siobhán Connelly, ACEs Victim Advocate, at Lakes Region Community Services-FRC, and Certified ANFT Forest...
Apr 30, 2025


Volunteers Help Mayhew Thrive!
Mayhew gets better at what we can do for the boys, because of volunteers like you!
Apr 2, 2025


Transitioning Leadership: Recognizing Retiring Board Members and Welcoming New Trustees
By Rob Moore, Governance Committee Chair THANK YOU, AUDREY AND ROGER Audrey Roger We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to two...
Feb 12, 2025


Mayhew is a Special Place
As I write this in January, I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of our community. Mayhew owes its start to a group of people who simply...
Jan 2, 2025


Supporting Boys, Shaping Futures
Brian Harris, Guiding with Heart as a Mentor and Advocate Brian’s passion for youth mentorship shines through his involvement with Big...
Oct 18, 2024


A Season of Service: Thank You Fall Volunteers!
At Mayhew, we're incredibly fortunate to have a community of passionate volunteers who believe in the power of giving back, and this fall...
Oct 8, 2024


Link-Up Week 6: The Final Adventure!
By Jim O'Brien, Link-Up Co-Leader For the 6th and final week of summer for 2024 Links, the group strived to find their best! These guys...
Aug 13, 2024


Link-Up Week 5: Opportunity Awaits!
By Bella Rowe, Link-Up Co-Leader Our fifth group of Links embraced the opportunity to explore, make decisions, and get themselves through...
Aug 5, 2024
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