Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund Takes Gold Awards in Three Categories at Best of the Lakes 2026
LACONIA—Leaders of the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund are thrilled to have taken the gold award in three categories at the Best of the Lakes Region 2026 event in June.
The nonprofit was named Best Place to Volunteer, Best Annual Event and Best Charity Event.
“We are so grateful to those of you who voted for us, and we are proud,” said the Children’s Fund’s Executive Director, Jennifer Kelley. “You’re helping us make an impact in our amazing community.”
More than 310,000 votes were tallied in the contest, in 196 categories.
The Best of the Lakes Region 2026 event was organized by The Laconia Daily Sun, and the celebration took place at The Lake Estate on Winnisquam.
The Children’s Fund’s Winner Takes All raffle at the event brought in $3,210 to support children and families in need in the Lakes Region.
“A big thank you to all those businesses that contributed gift certificates for this raffle, and thanks to all the people who bought raffle tickets,” Kelley said.
Earlier this month, leaders of the Children’s Fund announced a campaign to raise $45,000 this year—over and above its annual fundraising—to celebrate 45 years serving children and families in need.
Over 45 years, the Children’s Fund has distributed more than $10 million to over 150 nonprofits that serve local children and families in need.
To make a donation, or learn more about the organization, visit ChildrensFundNH.org, and click on the $45 K for 45 link.
About the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund:
Numerous fundraising events in the Lakes Region throughout the year support the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund, including the Children’s Auction, our four-day signature event every December; Pub Mania; Christmas in July; and the Sweepstakes Social. In the past four decades the organization has distributed more than $10 million to over 150 nonprofits that serve low-income families and children in the Lakes Region, all through volunteer efforts, community donations and corporate sponsorship. The Auction falls under the umbrella of the Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps local community organizations that serve children and families in need. For more information about the Auction, the nonprofits it supports and how you can help, visit ChildrensFundNH.org.
