Remembering Sumner Winebaum
August 1, 2019
Sumner’s philanthropic legacy includes helping to establish the Foundation’s presence in the Piscataqua region
Community happens when good is built from tragedy
July 30, 2019
The Austin17 House in Brentwood is a place where young people feel connected, and heard, and celebrated
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund awards nearly $1 million to support the North Country
July 26, 2019
Families will have increased access to nutritious foods. Community forests in Gorham and Milan will expand, providing additional income, lumber and open space for recreation. A local community college will train students for high-demand careers in industrial mechanics. And more
Community happens when a young man becomes a mentor
July 23, 2019
Brandon Pierre is a mentor with the Mayhew Program. Mayhew doesn’t change people, Brandon says. It gives boys “an authentic, honest belief in themselves — which allows them to change their future.”
Ways to help migrant families
July 23, 2019
Nonprofits are helping migrant children and families at the U.S./Mexico border, safeguarding immigrant and refugee rights nationwide – and assisting New American families right here in New Hampshire.
Louise Tillotson Teaching Fellowships awarded to three North Country teachers
July 18, 2019
Since 2007, the Louise Tillotson Fellowship has awarded $445,100 to North Country public school educators
Kids Count ranks NH high overall, yet vast inequalities persist
July 16, 2019
Foundation Senior Strategic Learning and Evaluation Officer Yulya Spantchak analyzes New Hampshire's results in the most recent Kids Count report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The new data give New Hampshire much to celebrate — and point to areas where we can and should do more
$690,000 in grants awarded for river and watershed conservation
July 12, 2019
Projects will help improve water quality, habitat, biodiversity, and flood resilience in Connecticut River watershed
Medicine to treat the whole child
July 11, 2019
Dr. Lisa DiBrigida of Amoskeag Health on a whole-family approach that helps children thrive
Community happens when new neighbors become old friends
July 9, 2019
The Dover Adult Learning Center serves about 1,000 students a year in its core classes — from high school diploma and equivalency classes to English for speakers of other languages, adult literacy, computer skills and career pathways
Welding her way to the career of her dreams
July 2, 2019
Medallion Fund scholarships helped Michelle Porter earn her degree in Welding Technology from Manchester Community College
Something that sticks
June 27, 2019
Steve Reno, director of Leadership New Hampshire, reflects on themes raised at Charitable Foundation's annual meeting: 'How often do we set out to make community, that is, deliberately to commit ourselves to the betterment of something larger than ourselves?'