MANCHESTER, NH — Construction for the Mark Stebbins Community Center is underway. The Stebbins family joined community leaders, donors, supporters, and project managers to officially break ground at the site. The center is named after Mark Stebbins, who spent decades giving to community causes throughout New Hampshire. The center is slated to open in the fall of 2026.
“This community center realizes a dream our family had for years, and to see it come to life means so much,” said Sally Stebbins, wife of Mark Stebbins and one of the leaders of the project. “I am proud to know this facility will mean so much to countless children and their families. Our goal is to serve others and to make accessible and affordable child and health care programs available right in this space — where we all know it will make a significant and lasting difference.”
Governor Kelly Ayotte, Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais, and city officials celebrated alongside the Stebbins family to officially launch construction of this privately funded facility.
“This project represents the very best of what it means to live in New Hampshire,” Ayotte said. “An incredible family leading a community improvement effort, recruiting business leaders, and private donors to step up and make a difference for families. This is an example for all to follow.”
“The needs of the west side of Manchester are well-known,” Ruais said. “This community center will meet those needs with maximum convenience and access for families. It is a beautiful symbol of how we come together to help children.”
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The following companies will lead the construction of this project: Trident Project Advisors; Harvey Construction, construction manager; PROCON, design architect in kind donated; Dennis Mires, The Architects, architect of record.
