Lois R. Shea

Twin Rivers Food Pantry Executive Director Alison Jones (right) and volunteer Brad Parker display some of the hygiene products available to clients. (Photo by Cheryl Senter)

Recognizing that soap is also a basic need

The high cost of hygiene products has cascading effects on families.

Shereen Badawy teaches French at Southside Middle School in Manchester, NH. (Photo by Cheryl Senter)

Creating a pathway for aspiring teachers

New Hampshire needs teachers. This project helps people earn credentials.

Andres Mejia standing in front of the Charitable Foundation's 37 Pleasant Street office in Concord, NH. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

Meet Andres Mejia

Andres Mejia joined the Foundation in June as Director of Organizational Learning and Talent Development. He talked to the Foundation’s Lois Shea about the importance of making sure communities work for everyone.

Gorham preschoolers enjoying outdoor time. (Photo by Cheryl Senter)

Working together on child care solutions

The situation was dire. One town came together to fix it.

Participants at a recent “Climate Café” in Sutton, NH, hosted by NH Healthy Climate. (Photo by Cheryl Senter)

Taking a stand on climate

Why health care workers are speaking up about climate change.

Darryl and Michelle were helped by expanded Medicaid. (Photo by Cheryl Senter)

Expanding Medicaid changed lives

How a push to change policy got people the care they needed.

Making voter registration a rite of passage

New Hampshire students organize to bring voter registration to school.

Participants on a field trip with the Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust

Together we thrive: In our community

Grants are supporting efforts to help people thrive in every part of the New Hampshire community.

Gate city news gets a boost

A new source for local news and information is live in Nashua.

Oluwakemi Olokunboyo of Dover received a McNabb scholarship to study nursing at Great Bay Community College [Photo by Cheryl Senter]

A scholarship for neighbors by neighbors

Diana and Mark McNabb started a scholarship fund. Jacob Naimark pitched in. New Hampshire students benefit.

Indrika Arnold, Senior Wealth Advisor, the Colony Group [Photo by Cheryl Senter]

‘Be sure to give back’

Indrika Arnold is a senior wealth advisor and principal at the Colony Group. She helps people give with purpose.

Pride Month celebrated with events around the state

From Nashua to the White Mountains, Pride events honor and celebrate LGBTQ+ rights.