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2024 Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant recipient Aris More in her Kittery, ME, studio. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

Aris More awarded 2024 Artist Advancement Grant

Portsmouth artist is recipient of grant that helps cultivate the Piscataqua Region’s arts community, boost artists’ careers and helps keep them living and working in the area.

Gregory Williams, board member of ADAPT, speaks at the Foundation's "Here for Good" event at the Rocks in Bethlehem on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

Nurturing the next generation of leaders

Gregory Williams of ADAPT, on how that organization is helping young people to develop confidence and resilience.

Anne Truslow of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests speaks at the Foundation's "Here for Good" event at the Rocks in Bethlehem on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Here for the good of communities and people — since 1901

Anne Truslow of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests on how that organization is protecting and managing land for climate resilience as well as recreation, advocating for policy and funding, and engaging people in the outdoors.

Jason Tors of The Loading Dock in Littleton speaks at the Foundation's "Here for Good" event at the Rocks in Bethlehem on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

Creating a new center of community

Jason Tors of The Loading Dock in Littleton, which has created space for the community to connect around a shared appreciation of the arts.

Justin Munroe of Grow Nashua speaks at the Foundation's "Here for Good" event on Thursday, September 19, 2024. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

Growing food, belonging and community

Justin Munroe on how Grow Nashua is connecting people and building community.

Mya Blanchard of Nashua Ink Link speaks at the Foundation's "Here for Good" event in Nashua on Thursday, September 19, 2024. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

A ‘news desert’ no longer — thanks to nonprofit news

Reporter Mya Blanchard on how a partnership between Nashua Ink Link and the nonprofit Granite State News Collaborative is ensuring that the Gate City has a reliable source of community news.

Randall Nielsen, founder of Queerlective, speaks at the Foundation's "Here for Good" event at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

Creating joy and belonging with art

Randall Nielsen, founder of Queerlective, on how that organization is "creating and promoting inclusive environments for marginalized communities, using art as a tool for personal and community growth."

Nicole Heimarck of Reaching Higher NH speaks at the Foundation's "Here for Good" event at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

Public schools are a foundation of community and democracy

Nicole Heimarck of Reaching Higher New Hampshire on how that organization is working to make sure that all young people in New Hampshire have access to high quality public schools.

Jennifer Horgan (left) is pictured with State Senator and former Caroline and Martin Gross fellow Lou D’Allesandro (center) and Richard Ober, president and CEO of the Charitable Foundation. (Photo by Cheryl Senter)

Jennifer Horgan receives 2024 Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship

The fellowship, now in its 30th year, was established in memory of the late New Hampshire House Majority Leader Caroline Gross and the late Concord Mayor Martin Gross to honor dedication to public service. Horgan will attend an intensive, three-week program with public servants from around the world.

Bedford High School physics teacher Jennifer Baney is the 2024 recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

Making science fun

Jennifer Baney, 2024 Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical recipient, hopes to transform the way young people think about physics. She plans to help students develop the teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving skills needed to excel in science (and life) through sophisticated table-top escape room games.

a grandmother hugs her daughter in a living room

Kinship caregivers ‘step up’ for young people

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.

Two young people, seated on a couch, smile while engaged in conversation with one another.

Children’s Resiliency Retreat helps young people tap into strength, community, joy

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.

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