Kristen Oliveri

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Kristen Oliveri



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High school students participating in the Dartmouth Dragonfly Mercury Project — which engages high school students across the region to collect dragonfly larvae at national parks in the Upper Valley so they can be tested for mercury. (Courtesy photo.)

Nearly $300,000 in grants will support place-based ecology education

The Wellborn Ecology Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation supports place-based ecology education in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont

Remembering Sumner Winebaum

Sumner’s philanthropic legacy includes helping to establish the Foundation’s presence in the Piscataqua region

2019 scholarship recipients for the Bill and Esther Levy Scholarship Fund. Left to right: Emmet Mayer, Glen; Megan Martin, Conway; Samantha Johnson, Conway; and Christine Thompson, president of the Pequawket Foundation. (Courtesy photo.)

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation announces five scholarship recipients for the Bill and Esther Levy Scholarship Fund

The Bill and Esther Levy Scholarships support students from A. Crosby Kennett High School in Conway — awarding $62,000 in scholarships in 2019

Northern Forest Canoe Trail, post work paddle on the Connecticut River. (Courtesy photo.)

Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund announces more than $350,000 in grants to support efforts in the North Country

Adventure seekers will learn about mountain-biking opportunities in Coös County thanks to a new marketing campaign. A local theatre will entertain thousands of guests with live performances and film. And more

New scholarship fund will help Bethlehem residents pursue career training

The Fresh Tracks Medallion Fund is the newest of 26 Medallion scholarship funds open to learners of any age who are training in the trades or pursuing certifications in emerging technical sectors and other high-growth occupations

Pictured (left to right): Lara Quiroga, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Children, Manchester Community Health Center; Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig; Richard Ober, President and CEO, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation; Kris McCracken, CEO and President, Manchester Community Health Center; and Christina Lachance, Director of Early Childhood and Family Initiatives. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

NH Charitable Foundation makes $175,000 grant to help Manchester’s children thrive

Grant part of the Charitable Foundation’s 10-year New Hampshire Tomorrow initiative to increase opportunities for young people in need

The Community Practitioners Network Class of 2018 (left to right) back row: Brian Bresnahan of Groveton; Kristen van Bergen of Lancaster; Kara Hunter of Berlin; Dave Harkless of Littleton; Karl Stone of Franconia; Kristan Knowlton of Berlin; Gabriel Perkins of Bethel, ME; front row: Carole Martin of Rockland, Maine (facilitator); Brian LaPerle of Colebrook; Samantha Canton of Groveton; Abby Evankow of Gorham; Michelle Moren-Grey of Bethlehem. Not pictured Kassie Eafrati of Berlin.

Applicants sought for Community Practitioners Network: a leadership program for the North Country

Program of Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund helps build and strengthen network of local leaders and enhance community and economic development

Dad plays with his son and daughter at the Family Resource Center in Gorham, NH. (Courtesy photo).

Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund announces $1.5 million in grants to support efforts in the North Country

Kids will get backpacks filled with nutritious food to keep their bellies full for the weekend. Residents will stay informed with more in-depth news coverage. And more

2018 Bill and Esther Levy Scholarship Fund recipients, left to right: Zackary Phaneuf, Wilder Byrne, Christine Thompson (President of Pequawket Foundation), Cody Roberts and Michael Beaudoin. (Courtesy photo.)

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation announces five scholarship recipients for the Bill and Esther Levy Scholarship Fund

The Bill and Esther Levy Scholarships support students from A. Crosby Kennett High School in Conway — awarding $65,500 for scholarships in 2018

For all her fondness of international travel, Louise Tillotson loved the North Country, and it quickly became her home. Courtesy photo.

Louise Tillotson Teaching Fellowships awarded to four North Country teachers

Since 2007, the Louise Tillotson Fellowship has awarded $372,500 to North Country public school educators

(Left to right) Joseph Reilly, former NH regional president, Eastern Bank; Paul Spiess, board of directors, Eastern Bank; Katie Merrow, vice president of Community Impact, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation; Bob Rivers, Chair and CEO, Eastern Bank; and Dick Ober, president and CEO, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

New Hampshire residents to get job training for high-demand fields thanks to $250,000 grant from Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation will award workforce-training scholarships over three years

Randolph Community Forest. (Courtesy photo.)

New fund to support conservation projects in northern New Hampshire

Land and water conservation projects in New Hampshire’s North Country will get a boost from a new donor-advised fund at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation