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Michael DeCristofaro of the Foundation with guests Ken and Ilene Stern and Janet Prince at the Foundation's "Here for Good" event at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

Michael DeCristofaro of the Foundation with guests Ken and Ilene Stern and Janet Prince at the Foundation's "Here for Good" event at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

Here for Good: Connections, conversations, inspiration

We were excited to welcome more than 350 people to three community events this fall to celebrate “Here for Good.” New connections were made, new ideas and collaborations sparked, old connections rekindled.

We were delighted to welcome so many of you at community events in Nashua, Concord and Bethlehem in September.

All over the state, people came together to learn, celebrate and connect. About 350 people joined us over the three nights, and we are grateful to everyone who did. It was wonderful to engage with so many nonprofit partners, donors and their advisors and community leaders — and to help facilitate their connections with one another. It is always an inspiration to hear the stories of nonprofit organizations that are doing so much good for the New Hampshire community.

Many thanks to all who joined us, and to all who provided feedback after the events. And don’t worry — if you were not able to attend an event this fall, we have more opportunities for gathering in the works for 2025!

Click below to see photos and transcripts from our presenters including Foundation CEO Richard Ober’s remarks, “Here for Good.”

The Bank of NH Stage in Concord, September 17 
Randal Nielsen, of Queerlective: Creating joy and belonging with art

Nicole Heimarck, of Reaching Higher NH: Public schools are a foundation of community and democracy

The Event Center in Nashua, September 19 
Mya Blanchard, of Nashua Ink Link: A ‘news desert’ no longer — thanks to nonprofit news

Justin Munroe, of Grow Nashua: Growing food, belonging and community

The Rocks in Bethlehem, September 24
Anne Truslow, of The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests: Here for the good of communities and people — since 1901

Greg Williams, of ADAPT: Nurturing the next generation of leaders

Jason Tors, of The Loading Dock: Creating a new center of community