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The Faces of Week 1 at Kismet

July 19, 2011

The Kismet program season has started with Week 1 of first year students. They climbed at the Cranmore Climbing Gym on Monday and just had a nice sunny first day on real rock. Check out some photos of the Kismet students and staff. [portfolio_slideshow] P.S. Thanks to Ragged Mountain Equipment…

Press Release: Kismet Rock Foundation’s 12th Summer Program

July 10, 2011

Students learn to climb through Kismet Rock Foundation’s 12th summer program North Conway, NH – July 6, 2011 – Beginning July 17, 54 students from Boston, Massachusetts, Portland, Maine, and Bartlett, Gorham, and Manchester, New Hampshire will learn to climb in the White Mountains through Kismet Rock Foundation’s summer program.…

The North Face Explore Fund Awards Grant To Kismet Rock Foundation

June 23, 2011

The North Face Explore Fund Awards Grant To Kismet Rock Foundation Kismet Rock Foundation supports a national effort to increase outdoor participation among Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire youth. North Conway, NH – JUNE 20, 2011 – The North Face has awarded a $2,400 grant to Kismet Rock Foundation to…

Upcoming Event on June 10th at White Mountain Cafe in Gorham, NH

June 2, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alyssa Walker, Executive Director, Kismet Rock Foundation 603.229.7043 Email Alyssa Slide Show to Benefit Kismet Rock Foundation at the White Mountain Cafe in Gorham, NH, June 10: Wild Stone – Climbing the Unclimbed from the Arctic to Arabia Kismet Rock Foundation Board member Sasha Eisele will…

Meet Kismet’s Executive Director Alyssa Walker at Flatbread Company Fundraiser May 19

May 17, 2011

Kismet Rock Foundation Hires Alyssa Walker as Executive Director Meet Alyssa at Flatbread Company Benefit Night on May 19 May 17, 2011 – North Conway, New Hampshire – Kismet Rock Foundation is thrilled to welcome Alyssa Walker as executive director. A public educator for the past 10 years, Alyssa is…

E-Newsletter: New Executive Director, Free Pizza, and more!

May 12, 2011

Read the latest e-newsletter from Kismet Rock Foundation:

North Conway Businesses Back Kismet with Limited Time Village Variety Pass

April 25, 2011

Donate to Kismet; Receive Free Pizza, Espresso Drink and Discounted Outdoor Gear North Conway, New Hampshire – April 25, 2011 – Flatbread Company, Frontside Grind Coffee and Espresso, and International Mountain Equipment, three exemplary local businesses, have teamed up to offer an innovative, rewarding way to raise funds for Kismet…

Kismet and Gospel for Teens

April 20, 2011

Please watch this powerful documentary about a non-profit in Harlem with a fundamental mission and student profile that closely parallels Kismet’s. 60 Minutes – Gospel for Teens – Part 1 60 Minutes – Gospel for Teens – Part 2 These segments can also be viewed on the YouTube channel for…

A New, FREE Way to Help Kismet: TD Bank Affinity Program

March 25, 2011

Have you wanted to help Kismet but are without spare cash to donate? Please consider this special way to earn money for Kismet without spending a penny. This is NOT a click-a-day campaign; it is a real way to generate long-term income for Kismet with one simple phone call or…

Flatbread Company Benefit Night – May 19

March 16, 2011

This just in: May 19 is our benefit night at Flatbread Company North Conway! Flatbread Company is one of our most consistent supporters, hosting annual benefit nights that typically bring in $1,000+, donating gift certificates to all of our events and fundraisers and hosting meetings as well. Our students’ favorite…

Enewsletter: New Board Officers, Program Planning Update, Fall Event Wrap Up

March 4, 2011

Our most recent e-newsletter is live! Read it here

Q&A with Kismet Board Chairman Brian Post

March 3, 2011

We recently caught up with longtime Kismet volunteer and the newest chairman of the Kismet Board of Directors,  Brian Post: Where are you from originally and how did you end up in the Mount Washington Valley? I grew up in CT, went to college in ME, and spent a couple…