The Lyme Congregational Church and the First Baptist Church of Lyme jointly administer a discretionary fund to provide confidential, short-term emergency help.
The Lyme Foundation strives to further programs in the arts, education, public affairs, community development, historic resources, the environment, recreation, and social services. The Lyme Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1989 to fund projects and programs that help maintain and enhance the quality of life in Lyme, New Hampshire. Organizations and groups in Lyme may apply for grants from the Lyme Foundation (LF) to further Lyme's community life. LF grant submissions are accepted at anytime and assistance with grant requests is available
Provides help for individuals and couples living in Lyme who may lack adequate resources such as food and clothing or who need help with rent or mortgage payments.
Assistance can include general welfare assistance through state and federal programs, in addition to providing referrals to local programs that help with utility bills and fuel costs.
The Pearl Dimick Fund provides emergency financial assistance for Lyme residents. The Dorcas Chaffee Fund provides emergency financial assistance for former Lyme residents who have maintained significant contacts with the community. The Woodard Fix-It Fund provides emergency financial assistance for home or auto repairs for Lyme residents.
A committee representing the town's churches, school, and other support services reviews requests to provide short-term emergency funds for individuals and families. All requests are confidential.
Provides financial support, in the form of grants, primarily to local or Upper Valley organizations serving the needs of Lyme residents. Members fundraise annually through events such as the Festival of Trees in December.
We are pleased to make this valuable resource* available, sharing information as it has been reported. Feedback, corrections, and additions are welcome and necessary. All listings have been shared by Lyme residents or are Lyme residents. With Covid disruptions, uncertainties, and labor shortages, the list isn’t as current as it often has been. All input is helpful! CCL updates the list as a community service, and we do not endorse any particular contractors or services. A printable version will be updated periodically. For additions or corrections, contact us.
*The Lyme Contractor and Service Providers listing that is the basis of this directory was initiated by former Lyme neighbor, Jess Lahey. For years, she updated and shared the listing, based on listserv posts about individuals and local businesses serving Lyme residents. Thank you, Jess!
