The public good that is public education is being imperiled in New Hampshire
May 21, 2021
Public K-12 schools deliver on the very American promise of an education for all — no matter how much money your parents have, or where you live, or the color of your skin or if you get around on your feet or in a wheelchair. But the public good that is public education is being imperiled in New Hampshire in ways that put children’s education and the well-being of our communities and our economy at risk.
Stories of perseverance + ingenuity
May 20, 2021
The latest issue of the Foundation's Purpose newsletter is now available online. Read about how Girls, Inc. adapted its operations to help girls during remote learning; how nonprofits are helping people manage mental health challenges; a partnership to strengthen mentorship for LGBTQ youth — and much more.
We’re not saying “goodbye,” Tym
May 19, 2021
After 13 years at the Charitable Foundation, Tym Rourke to join national healthcare consulting firm to advance health equity and integrated behavioral healthcare.
Giving to boost civic health
May 18, 2021
Robust civic health is vital to community problem-solving, trust, engagement, a sense of belonging — and so much more. Here are some suggestions for ways to give to help nurture the civic health of our communities.
Giving suggestions to help with pandemic relief in India
May 14, 2021
India is struggling with a severe second wave of coronavirus that has infected millions, killed more than 250,000 and left the country’s health-care system under extreme stress. Relief organizations are rushing supplies, medical equipment and medical staff to help.
Foundations team up to offer free community college course for all NH high school grads
May 12, 2021
The “Gift to the Class of 2021” recognizes the disruption the pandemic has had on educational aspirations and aims to get students back on track.
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation contributes $440,000 to match donations during NH Gives
May 6, 2021
24-hour online giving event in June to raise funds for New Hampshire’s nonprofits.
A message to our nonprofit partners about Foundation grantmaking in 2021
May 5, 2021
The Foundation will increase its grantmaking to help address continuing needs in our communities due to pandemic.
Foundations collaborate to improve health and well-being of Strafford County residents
April 19, 2021
The Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation will partner with the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to award grants, make program-related investments, and provide other financial assistance to health and social service programs, organizations and projects that benefit the community.
New Hampshire Tomorrow 2020 progress report
March 31, 2021
Events of 2020 exacerbated inequities, increased urgency for work to ensure that young people are able to reach their potential.
500 Philanthropic leaders call for increased efforts to combat anti-Asian racism
March 26, 2021
Charitable Foundation co-signs letter by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy.
Girls, Inc. adapts to help families through a difficult year
March 17, 2021
With new on-site "Smart Cafes," the nonprofit offered girls whose families needed to work outside the home a place to do remote learning with guidance from staff, three nutritious meals a day and after-school care.