The Granite Group is a highly-awarded, New Hampshire-based distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, water and propane supplies to contractors and fuel dealers across New England through over 45 wholesale branches and their Online Store. The Granite Group is a leading employer for a variety of exciting positions for young people in New Hampshire.

Project happy is funded in part by a generous grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Founded in 1962, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has revolutionized philanthropy in New Hampshire. We are proud to work alongside this group of amazing people!

Founded by Newport native (and Project Happy Board Member), Jay Lucas, the Newport Sunshine Initiative is a nonprofit group aimed at rejuvenating American towns The Initiative is bringing opportunity, economic growth, and a safe, stable environment to the families of across New Hampshire, and soon nationally.

Chinburg Properties is the largest builder of homes in the seacoast region. Chinburg Properties specializes in revitalizing New Hampshire's mills.

The University of New Hampshire Parents Council exists to forge connections and advance initiatives in support of student success on campus and after graduation while “friendraising” to help keep the University of New Hampshire strong and growing.

Pierce Atwood LLP is a highly-regarded full-service law firm based in New England. The Pierce Atwood Portsmouth team specifically has generously provided Project Happy with pro-bono legal assistance, and was instrumental to the successful set up of Project Happy’s 501c3 nonprofit incorporation status.

The purpose of the Maurice Prize is to encourage and foster innovation, creativity, originality, ingenuity, and resourcefulness in undergraduate students enrolled at the University of New Hampshire. The Project Happy team was delighted to receive the Maurice Prize in April 2022.