Here for the good of communities and people — since 1901
September 25, 2024
Anne Truslow of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests on how that organization is protecting and managing land for climate resilience as well as recreation, advocating for policy and funding, and engaging people in the outdoors.
Growing food, belonging and community
September 20, 2024
Justin Munroe on how Grow Nashua is connecting people and building community.
Taking a stand on climate
August 14, 2024
Why health care workers are speaking up about climate change.
‘Here for good,’ a message from our board and CEO
July 30, 2024
New Hampshire’s statewide community foundation was launched in 1962. The era was one of both challenge and peril — but also of audacious optimism, and belief in what was possible. We again find ourselves again in an era of complex challenges. Challenges in decades to come may be more complex yet. The Charitable Foundation will be here. For good.
Here for Good
July 25, 2024
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's 2023 annual report, "Here for Good," tells stories of how people around the state are addressing some of today's critical issues — from climate change to voting access, from health care to child care. The report is available online, and printed copies will be mailed soon. Please join us to continue the conversation at events in September.
Boosting community vitality
February 14, 2024
Since 1993, the nonprofit Vital Communities has been bringing people together across sectors to tackle among the most complex challenges facing the region.
Together We Thrive: In Our Community
January 25, 2024
Nonprofits are improving the quality of life in every corner of New Hampshire
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.
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.”
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.
How to help victims of flooding
July 13, 2023
Devastating flooding after extreme rainfall has affected people and communities in Vermont, upstate New York and New Hampshire. Here are some ways to help.
Where equity and the environment converge
June 5, 2023
The Foundation is committed to incorporating equity, racial justice and economic security across its work — including in its environmental grantmaking.