Lois R. Shea

‘People need hope right now’

How one couple works in ‘creative collaboration’ with the Foundation to help people thrive.

From homes to classrooms

NH Housing’s Sarah Wrightsman discusses the relationship between housing development and school enrollment in New Hampshire.

Julie Brown joined the Charitable Foundation in November as vice president for people, planning and administration. She spoke with Lois Shea about how her career path led to the Foundation, about growing up in Hawai‘i and about playing high school baseball.

Generosity in practice

Christine Anderson is an estate planning attorney at Ansell & Anderson in Bedford. She spoke with the Foundation’s Lois Shea about how she helps generous people incorporate philanthropy into their estate plans — and their lives.

Finding her network for good

Katie Lyon-Pingree gives — and speaks up — to help families navigating mental-health crises.

Steadfastness and hope in a challenging moment

The latest issue of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Purpose newsletter is now available.

Nonprofits work to meet a deeply challenging moment

There are many ways to help. 'Whatever you can do, do it.'

A theatre that is the heart of a community

The Colonial Theatre brings the 'story of America' to the North Country.

Nonprofit hunger-relief agencies work to fill gaps as SNAP expires

Federal program that helps people purchase nutritious foods expected to be interrupted due to government shutdown. New Hampshire hunger-relief agencies will need additional support to meet increased need.

A life’s work in fighting poverty

Elsy Cipriani took the helm of the New Hampshire Food Bank during challenging times.

Remembering Jennifer Mitchell Perkins

Jen was a longtime Charitable Foundation staff member and a devoted mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend and colleague. Family and friends have established a charitable fund in her memory.

Purpose in community

Volunteers come together to make nature accessible to all.