The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation released new social capital data on March 29, 2007. This latest study shows that the state’s social capital measures have remained high relative to the national average. The final report, press release and FAQ's explain the why's and wherefore's. In them you’ll find answers to:
What is social capital?
Why is social capital important to our communities?
Why did the Foundation sponsor this study?
What were the main findings?
What has changed since the 2000 study?
For more on the survey and to read the final report, see our press release.
"Social capital" refers to the bonds that tie a community together–bonds that make communities safer, schools better and people healthier. When people are invested in their communities, they are more likely to vote, volunteer and care for one another.
ABOVE "Bridging" social capital - Families learn about other cultures at a Latin American and Caribbean exhibit at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH. Photograph courtesy of the Currier Museum of Art
