Building an
Age-Friendly Community

Welcome!

The Pelham NH Council on Aging (COA) educates the community about issues affecting older adults, provides outreach and assists in enriching the lives of older adults.

Location
At the Hobbs Community Center
8 Nashua Road,
Pelham NH 03076 (603) 635-3800 ext 1
Non-Profit
We incorporated as a 501c3 non-profit organization in 2012
" The COA is committed to ensuring that no older adult, living in Pelham NH or the surrounding communities, is left isolated and/or lonely."
Yvonne La-Garde,
Chairperson

Our Support

Pelham
Community

The Pelham NH Council on Aging is community oriented and provides funding and support to other organizations in our area.

Education

The Pelham Council on Aging sponsors a Pelham High School Scholarship of $1,000- $2,500, for a deserving graduating PHS senior pursuing higher education.

Events

The Pelham NH Council on Aging supports events at the Hobbs Community Center; and sponsors events such as Meet the Candidates, and a free community shredding event. 

Thrift
Store

The Pelham Community Thrift Store is a non-profit thrift retailer with 100% volunteer staff. All proceeds support programs for older adults.

Recent Posts -

Spring Fling- May 6th

2025 Senior Scholarship

This year the PCOA will be awarding a $2,500 Scholarship to a graduating senior planning to attend college based upon that senior’s completion of a 500 word essay on “How did I help older adults in my community through volunteering” and subsequent selection as the best candidate.

Pelham Conservation Commission Steps Up for Accessibility

Pelham is taking a major step toward outdoor accessibility, thanks to the leadership and generosity of the Pelham Conservation Commission! The Commission has committed a total of $75,000 to help build the All Persons Trail at Merriam Farm Conservation Area. This new trail will allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy nature, including older adults, mothers with strollers, and those with mobility challenges.
About

Our Mission is to Build an Age-friendly Community

The Pelham NH Council on Aging (COA) educates the community about issues affecting older adults, provides outreach, and assists in enriching the lives of older adults. The COA is committed to ensuring that no older adult, living in Pelham NH or the surrounding communities, is left isolated and/or lonely. To that end, the COA raises funds, solicits and trains volunteers, and provides support and services, that benefit older adults. The COA’s focus is on creating a more just, inclusive, age-friendly community and in influencing other organizations to do the same. Together we can create a community that is better for all of us along life’s journey!

There are many ways to enrich your life and the lives of others by volunteering with the COA

Let the Numbers Speak

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Together we can create a community that is better for all of us along life’s journey!

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