Building an environmental justice movement in New Hampshire
October 10, 2023
Many individuals in low-income and marginalized communities are burdened with environmental issues they did not create. Furthermore, they are being denied the environmental benefits that they deserve.
Nashua High Class of 1963 has started something big
September 7, 2023
A scholarship fund for graduating seniors, started through a crowdsourced effort at a 50th class reunion, continues to gain momentum — and will help Nashua's young people in perpetuity.
A New Hampshire where everyone belongs
August 31, 2023
Organizations like Rural Outright and events like Rural Pride help people find belonging and joy where they live.
A new Hampshire where justice and equity prevail
August 24, 2023
Everyone in New Hampshire is better off when everyone can belong and contribute. The New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity works to make that vision a reality.
A New Hampshire where quality child care is available
August 23, 2023
In an effort to bring the voices of the North Country to policy conversations about early childhood in Concord, the Foundation made a grant for advocacy coaching for early childhood professionals from the state’s northern reaches.
A New Hampshire where fresh food is abundant
August 17, 2023
Land For Good, a nonprofit based in Keene, works “to ensure the future of farming in New England by putting more farmers more securely on more land.”
A New Hampshire where voting is accessible
August 15, 2023
Future in Sight works to advance independence for people who are blind and visually impaired. A Foundation grant helped people get training on an accessible voting system.
Grant helped early-learning centers receive much-needed tax refunds
August 10, 2023
With grant support from the Foundation, Early Learning NH collaborated with a national consulting group to help child-care providers identify if they were eligible to recover funds and to file the necessary paperwork for a refund.
Maui Strong Fund activated by Hawai’i Community Foundation
August 10, 2023
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation has activated its Maui Strong Fund to support residents affected by the wildfires in Maui. At least 36 people have died in the blazes. One hundred percent of the funds donated into the Maui Strong Fund will be distributed for community needs.
Foundation seeks community members to design work of Racial Justice Fund
August 7, 2023
The Racial Justice Fund was established with dedicated funding from the Foundation, which is seeking 15 community members to engage in a process to design the work of this statewide grantmaking fund.
A New Hampshire where children can thrive
August 3, 2023
Camp Mariposa Nashua, run by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, helps lessen that burden for children whose young lives have been deeply affected by a family member’s substance misuse.
Two North Country teachers honored for dedication, excellence
August 1, 2023
Gail McVetty of Lancaster Elementary School and Marc Salmin of White Mountains Regional High School have been awarded Louise Tillotson Teaching Fellowships for 2023.