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17th Annual DCH Charity Golf Tournament – Monday, July 28th

Come enjoy a fun, relaxing day of golf at The Links at Outlook in Berwick, Maine, that supports a great cause— while scoring some amazing prizes and enjoying top-tier perks! Dust off those clubs, gather your foursome, and get ready for a day filled with fairway fun, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories.

What’s In Store?

Luncheon Banquet – Fuel up with delicious eats.
Embroidered Golf Shirt – Look sharp on the course with your exclusive event gear, thanks to our sponsor, Blue Dolphin.
Golf-Themed Giveaways Galore – From tees to towels, we’ve got goodies at every turn.
High-End Gift – Walk away with something special just for participating, thanks to our sponsor, First Seacoast Bank.
Hole-in-One Prizes – One swing could win you something HUGE!
Three Contests – Win a prize for longest drive or closest to the pin, thanks to our sponsor, Leone, McDonnell, and Roberts PA
Silent Auction – Bid on unique items, experiences, and golf packages.
Raffle Madness – Tons of great prizes up for grabs!

Register your foursome here – 2025 – 17th Annual Dover Children’s Home Golf Tournament

17^th Annual DCH Bowl-a-thon Success

We are filled with gratitude and excitement — THANK YOU to everyone who made NH Gives a success for Dover Children’s Home!

A special thank you to The NH Center for Non-profits, for holding this event each year and making it possible for this incredible support. Because of the amazing generosity of 48 donors, we raised an incredible $4,325 to support summer adventures, healing opportunities, and joyful experiences for the teens in our care.

To our dedicated peer-to-peer fundraisers — your passion, advocacy, and outreach made this possible. We truly could not have done this without YOU.

17^th Annual DCH Bowl-a-thon Success

We did it! 🎉

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we surpassed our $40,000 fundraising goal at the 17th Annual Dover Children’s Home Bowl-a-thon!

With your support, we raised an amazing $41,520! Your donations and contributions are making a REAL difference in the lives of the youth in our care, helping them heal from trauma and build brighter futures.

A heartfelt thank you to:

* All of our donors for your kindness and generosity. You’ve gone above and beyond to support our cause. 💕

* Our friends at Summit Land Development for underwriting this event and making it possible! 🙏

* The amazing volunteers who gave their time and energy to ensure this event was a success. We couldn’t have done it without you! ✨

* Our teams for your hard work in gathering pledges, bringing joy with your creative costumes, and for your contagious energy and enthusiasm.

* Bowl-o-Rama for being the perfect host and providing such a fun and welcoming environment for everyone! 🎉

* The businesses that donated prizes to make this event even more exciting — your support is so appreciated! Special shout out to Pinz Portsmouth, Vent Rooms, and Portland Sea Dogs. 👏

These funds will go directly to supporting our mission, giving the youth in our care the tools they need to heal, grow, and thrive. It’s because of YOU that we’re able to continue offering them the hope and support they deserve.

We are deeply touched by the way our community has come together to support this cause. Your generosity is helping us make an impact that will last a lifetime! 💚

SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS!

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2021 Golf Team Photos

Community

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Links for our 13th Annual DCH Charity Golf Tournament! We've collected a handful of pictures from the event and created a folder of them to share with you! Heres the link to the full folder : Full Google Drive Folder

‘Looking cute’: Community bowls to help Dover Children’s Home

Community, News

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Dover Children’s Home and The Chase Home Collaborate to Enhance Services For Youth

Community, News

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Dover Children’s Home Recognized as 2019 Small Non-Profit of the Year

News

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Presenting the 2018 DCH Docu-Narrative

Video

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125th Anniversary Gala

Community, News

The Dover Children’s Home’s 125th Anniversary Gala at Rivermill at Dover Landing is scheduled for Thursday, September 20, from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Tickets are longer longer for sale. For more info, please contact Renee or Donna.