Enable Accessibility

Lois R. Shea

Senior Writer and Communications Officer





Latest Posts


With a home and enough to eat, families can thrive

Meeting urgent needs while addressing root issues

Scholarship created for Nashua students studying for trade credentials

Nashua Class of 1963 Vocational Education Scholarship Fund will help young people who are studying for an industry certificate or credential in trades from advanced manufacturing to HVAC to electrical technology to health sciences.

Stories of challenge + hope

The latest issue of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Purpose newsletter is now available.

Foundation welcomes five new board members

George Bald, Peter Bergh, Jada Keye Hebra, Dottie Morris and Jenny Williams have joined the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s 16-member board of directors.

Foundation files ‘friend of the court’ brief in ConVal case

Foundation encourages the court to uphold the fundamental right of every child in New Hampshire to receive an adequate education.

Building belonging and joy — with art

Art matters. This nonprofit makes it the center of community.

Recognizing that soap is also a basic need

The high cost of hygiene products has cascading effects on families.

Creating a pathway for aspiring teachers

New Hampshire needs teachers. This project helps people earn credentials.

Meet Andres Mejia

Andres Mejia joined the Foundation in June as Director of Organizational Learning and Talent Development. He talked to the Foundation’s Lois Shea about the importance of making sure communities work for everyone.

Working together on child care solutions

The situation was dire. One town came together to fix it.

Taking a stand on climate

Why health care workers are speaking up about climate change.

Expanding Medicaid changed lives

How a push to change policy got people the care they needed.