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"History of The Upper Room"

Presented at our Supporters Reception May 18, 2022



History

The Upper Room, a Family Resource Center, has provided services to strengthen individuals and families throughout Southern NH since 1986. From the beginning, Upper Room programming has grown and developed in response to the changing needs of our community.

Anna Willis and Claire Hamilton co-founders, began the incredible work of our organization in July 1986. After a a dream that Claire had, in which she dreamed of a place that would help people in need, she went immediately to Anna and they began their plans to start their work. Together, the two found “a little place with an upstairs room” , which became “The Upper Room”. Starting out helping families by helping parents, The Upper Room quickly took on helping teen parents, and supporting the needs of at risk youth. The Upper Room continues to be a place of healing, education and connection, which were it’s original tenets.     

Our founder Anna Willis passed away in December 2016: this picture shows her at our annual Ice Cream Social, laughing with characteristic warmth.


She made a real difference in the lives of others, and we feel privileged to be able to continue her legacy.


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