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Lois R. Shea

Senior Writer and Communications Officer





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Joy in community

Community ‘super-connectors’ are bringing people together in the North Country.

Courage in community

New Hampshire Listens specializes in hard conversations — that are also productive.

Celebrating Pride from Nashua to Portsmouth to the White Mountains

Events are scheduled all over the state to celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

Together we thrive: In our communities 2025

From increased programming for Special Olympics athletes in the North Country to cleanup support for Keene residents recovering from storm damage: A few examples of recent grants making a difference around the Granite State.

Sandy Pelletier, president and CEO of Gateways Community Services in Nashua

‘The right to a meaningful life’

Sandy Pelletier is president and CEO of Gateways Community Services in Nashua.

Lauren McGinley, executive director of the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition.

We are a healthier community

Lauren McGinley is the executive director of the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition. She spoke to the Foundation’s Lois Shea about what ‘harm reduction’ means and why it is an important component of the broader strategy of prevention, treatment and recovery services for people with substance use disorders.

Natalie Murphy (left) with estate attorney and former student Dorcas Gordon

‘You don’t have to be a Rockefeller’

Community foundations help generous people create meaningful legacies.

Cindy Stevens serves up a warm meal at the Claremont Soup Kitchen

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.

Purpose newsletter, Fall/Winter issue 2024

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.


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