Addressing food insecurity north of the Notches
July 7, 2020
The New Hampshire Food Bank has hired a North Country food systems coordinator, with help from a grant from the Foundation's Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund, to work with local organizations, strengthen infrastructure, improve accessibility to fresh food and improve distribution in the region.
Charitable Foundation announces newest round of grants and gifts in response to public-health crisis
June 23, 2020
Generous New Hampshire people have rallied to help their neighbors, giving more than $3.8 million into the Community Crisis Action Fund since March 20. Nearly $8 million has been granted to community nonprofits since the COVID-19 crisis began to unfold.
NH Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund application now open
June 12, 2020
Fund of the Governor's Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery will distribute aid to nonprofits affected by the public-health crisis. Deadline for applications is June 25.
Misty Crompton awarded Christa McAuliffe sabbatical
June 11, 2020
Social studies teacher from West Running Brook Middle School in Derry will spend her sabbatical year on a project called "Promoting Just Schools," aiming to help ensure that all New Hampshire children have an equal opportunity to thrive in the classroom.
Outpouring of support for NH nonprofits during NH Gives
June 10, 2020
More than 14,000 people give $3.2 million to 500 New Hampshire nonprofits during 24-hour online event hosted by NH Center for Nonprofits.
Details announced for NH Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund
June 9, 2020
$60 million state fund from CARES Act allocation will help nonprofits continue to meet important missions for NH communities
Charitable Foundation announces latest grants and gifts to support NH during crisis
May 28, 2020
Generous New Hampshire people have rallied to help their neighbors, giving a total of $3,670,836 into the Community Crisis Action Fund since March 20. Nearly $7 million has been granted to community nonprofits since the COVID-19 crisis began to unfold.
Together, on June 9 and 10, let’s do something big for New Hampshire
May 26, 2020
Starting on June 9 at 6 p.m., join thousands of your New Hampshire neighbors for NH Gives, a 24-hour giving event created by the NH Center for Nonprofits to support New Hampshire’s nonprofits.
Adapting fundraisers in times of crisis
May 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic hit right around the same time that many nonprofits usually hold spring fundraisers that account for an important part of their annual revenue. While not all of those events are adaptable to the virtual space, many nonprofits have gotten creative and held events online — and people have rallied to show their support.
Charitable Foundation announces additional grants and gifts in response to COVID-19 crisis
May 11, 2020
The Foundation and its donors are responding to urgent community needs during the current crisis: feeding hungry children and families, sheltering people without homes, delivering meals to elders, caring for the sick, supporting people in recovery and much more. Generous New Hampshire people have rallied to help their neighbors, giving a total of $3,557,828 into the Community Crisis Action Fund since March 20. Since this crisis began to unfold, $6,223,858 in grants have been made in response.
Using telemedicine to deliver on the mission
April 22, 2020
Nonprofit community health centers and recovery support centers around the state have quickly implemented telemedicine technology to continue to safely deliver critical services. Grants from the Community Crisis Action Fund have connected them with the computers, cameras, software, improved wifi and cell phones to make it happen.
‘Everyday superheroes’ working to help homeless during pandemic
April 20, 2020
Homeless shelters across the state are adapting operations to help keep residents and staff safe while continuing to deliver on their missions. Grants from the Foundation's Community Crisis Action Fund have been deployed quickly to meet a variety of urgent needs — from paying for additional hand-washing sinks and sanitizing supplies to hotel rooms and tents.