Opinion: Criminalizing homelessness is a heartless response to a complex issue

Mandy Lancaster is the director of the Homeless Youth and Young Adult Department at Waypoint, a statewide nonprofit human services and advocacy organization, and is based in the Dover office. Imagine you are a young adult struggling with a toxic, dangerous environment at home. You flee but there is no permanent, safe place to go. […]

Johnson Vs. Grants Pass Ruling Statement

  On Friday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that opens the door to fining and incarcerating individuals experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside. Waypoint is deeply disappointed in this decision. This ruling fails to acknowledge the harsh realities faced by many young people who have no other option but to sleep on the streets or […]

SleepOut Along the Way 2023 Stories

Check out this compilation of heartwarming stories from our staff over the past year, highlighting the meaning and depth behind the work being done at Waypoint every day.

Fosters: SleepOut for homeless youth

The football field at Spaulding High School will look a little different with tents, sleeping bags and firepits taking over the space.

UNH Partnership with Waypoint Bringing Aid to Granite Staters in Need

Social services agency assists age groups from prenatal to senior throughout New Hampshire.

Donate to the 25th Annual WZID Christmas for the Kids Radiothon Supporting NH Families

Support will make the holidays and beyond brighter for NH children in need.