The Youth Conservation Corp is a summer employment program for area youths ages 15-18 who will work, learn, and earn together in the great outdoors. The purpose of the YCC program is to accomplish needed conservation work on public lands, while providing an educational experience. The program is sponsored by the Pemigewasset Ranger District, White Mountain National Forest in Campton. The crew of up to six students will work approximately 35 hours a week Monday through Friday and earn minimum wage. Projects will include trail maintenance, clean-up and maintenance of recreation sites, wildlife habitat improvement work, and other projects supporting timber and fire management. The YCC crew will also spend one day each week learning about natural resource conservation and management during dedicated education days. The eight-week program will run from June 21 through Aug. 13. Applications must be mailed or emailed to the Pemigewassest Ranger District, 71 White Mountain Drive, Campton NH, 03223. Attention: Ryan Twomey (ryan.twomey@usda.gov). The application deadline is April 9. For more information or to print an application: fs.usda.gov/main/whitemountain/home or contact YCC Program Manager Ryan Twomey at ryan.twomey@usda.gov or 348-3000.
The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation Network is now accepting applications, through May 1, for the NHHEAF Network Scholarship. The annual scholarship will award $5,000 scholarships to 15 New Hampshire residents who will be juniors and seniors in college for the 2021-22 academic year. Students can apply for the NHHEAF Network scholarship at nhheaf.org/nhheafnetwork-scholarship.asp. For more information about the NHHEAF Network Scholarship program, the NHHEAF Network and its Center for College Planning, visit nhheaf.org.
In appreciation of the vital services that New Hampshire’s essential frontline workers have been providing during the COVID-19 pandemic, New Hampshire Housing has launched a special initiative to help them become homeowners. The new Community Heroes Initiative provides a $3,000 closing-cost credit to eligible first-time homebuyers who finance through one of New Hampshire Housing’s Plus mortgage programs. Eligible borrowers include healthcare, daycare and eldercare workers; law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders; educators; and active members of the Armed Services. The Community Heroes Initiative provides a $3,000 grant directly to the lender as a closing-cost credit and the borrower is not required to repay this credit. There is a maximum program income limit of $135,300, and funding for this initiative is limited. The Community Heroes Initiative closing-cost credit is only available with one of New Hampshire Housing’s Plus loan programs. Details about the program and eligibility are at GoNHHousing.com/Heroes.