The State of Opportunity Podcast will focus on the key issues surrounding housing, mental health, and other topics related to the Granite State. We will have guests on each episode that will discuss their role in New Hampshire and how we can all work together to make more opportunities for those most in need. Listen to a preview episode of the podcast below and be sure to follow us on Spotify here.
Episode 1: Herb Carpenter, Executive Director of Fellowship Housing Opportunities
Welcome to the first episode of the State of Opportunity Podcast! Host Ben Dion sits down with Fellowship Housing Opportunities Executive Director Herb Carpenter to discuss his journey from lifelong Concord resident and healthcare professional to leading one of New Hampshire's longest-serving nonprofit housing organizations. Herb shares how joining FHO's Board of Directors in 2006 eventually led him to become Executive Director in 2020, and why the organization's 60-year mission of providing safe, affordable housing for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness remains as important today as ever.
The conversation explores what makes Fellowship Housing Opportunities different. More than providing housing, FHO builds meaningful relationships with residents by partnering with Riverbend Community Mental Health and creating a supportive community where people can thrive. Herb reflects on the rewards of working for a small nonprofit where every day brings opportunities to make a positive impact.
Ben and Herb also discuss Concord's unique sense of community, the importance of local partnerships, and how increasing awareness of Fellowship Housing Opportunities helps strengthen support for residents and the organization's mission.
Whether you're learning about FHO for the first time or have supported our work for years, this episode offers an inside look at the people, purpose, and community behind Fellowship Housing Opportunities. Listen now to hear Herb's story and discover why, at Fellowship Housing Opportunities, every day is another opportunity to make a difference. Read the full episode transcription here.
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