America runs on child care
May 16, 2024
New Hampshire nonprofits are working on innovations, collaborations and solutions to the child care crisis — from the policy level to the paycheck level.
Kinship caregivers ‘step up’ for young people
March 14, 2024
An estimated 8,000 children in New Hampshire – many of whom have parents who struggle with, or have lost their lives to substance use disorders – are being raised by grandparents, relatives or family friends. The nonprofit Step Up Parents offers support to those families.
Attempts to erode LGBTQ rights undermine the NH community
February 27, 2024
Our LGBTQ families, friends, neighbors and allies deserve to live in a New Hampshire community where they are safe, where they are respected, where they belong. As the legislature and governor have correctly recognized in the past — and as they should again — that kind of New Hampshire community is better for us all.
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.
Children’s Resiliency Retreat helps young people tap into strength, community, joy
February 8, 2024
Program at the Boys and Girls Club of the Souhegan Valley helps young people whose lives have been affected by a family member's substance use disorder.
Medical-legal partnership aims to improve health outcomes for families
February 1, 2024
Dartmouth Health and New Hampshire Legal Assistance have teamed up to support family health by identifying health disparities and addressing legal needs to improve health outcomes.
Speaking Our Minds
January 30, 2024
Nashua public health department offering podcast in multiple languages to help reduce stigma associated with talking about mental health, and to connect people with the resources they need.
Together We Thrive: In Our Community
January 25, 2024
Nonprofits are improving the quality of life in every corner of New Hampshire
Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation announces $250,000 in grants
January 19, 2024
The Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation made recent grants to 20 nonprofits working to improve the health and well-being of people in Strafford County.
An evolution
December 13, 2023
An integrated response to mental health and substance use disorders is key to promoting health and well-being — and to saving lives. As the science in the field has evolved, so has our work.
Arts improving mental health for NH youth
November 9, 2023
Mental health challenges are affecting many young people. The Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest gives youth the opportunity to use visual arts, writing and video to address those challenges through artistic expression.
How to help people and communities in Maine
October 27, 2023
A mass shooting in Maine has left 18 dead and 13 wounded. The Maine Community Foundation has created the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund to address current and emerging needs associated with this tragedy. One hundred percent of donations go to affected people and communities.