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A Shorter Name With a Wider Reach: Why “The Birchtree Center” is Now “Birchtree”
Our nonprofit recently changed its name from “The Birchtree Center” to “Birchtree.” This new name reflects our organization’s decades ...
Staff Shout-Out: Kris
June Employee of the Month: Kris R! Kris truly embodies Birchtree’s values through his kindness, positivity, warmth, and encouragement ...
Supporter Shout-Out: Bangor Savings Bank Foundation
On this Thankful Thursday, we’re feeling grateful to our friends at Bangor Savings Bank! Several of their team members ...
Supporter Shout-Out: Service Credit Union
Students attend Birchtree’s day school year-round… but that doesn’t mean they need to miss out on summertime fun! ...
Water Country Field Trip
Have you tried to beat the heat at Water Country yet? Birchtree staff and students went there earlier this summer! ...
Prom 2026
4 out of 5 dentists don’t recommend it, but 37 out of 37 Birchtree students do! Birchtree’s 2026 Candyland Prom was a sweet ...
Volunteer Appreciation
As we start a new school year at Birchtree, we want to thank every single person who volunteered last year ...
Staff Shout-Out: Jo L.
Congratulations to our May Employee of the Month, Jo L! Since joining Birchtree, Jo has made an immediate impact with ...
Staff Shout-Out: Mikayla
Congratulations to Mikayla, Birchtree’s April Employee of the Month! Mikayla embodies the heart of Birchtree. She is always ready ...
Sandra Sings “Forever in Blue Jeans” by Neil Diamond
Our Executive Director Sandra promised to sing karaoke in downtown Portsmouth if we reached our $5,000 NH Gives fundraising goal. Well… ...
Healthcare Accessibility Pilot Program
Please note that the application deadline for the program has now closed. Do you or a loved one with autism ...
Staff Appreciation 2026
Our staff are ALL STARS! Because of our incredible Birchtree Team, our students are achieving their goals, forming relationships, learning ...
Gardening at Birchtree
There’s no better way to welcome the season than by getting your hands into some gardening! Our students enthusiastically ...
