By Lois R. Shea, Senior Writer and Communications Officer |
A child care center where there was none. A dental practice open to all with upgraded equipment to better serve its patients. Key sectors of the local economy getting a significant boost. A teacher who is the “heart” of her school, recognized for her fierce dedication to her students. Small businesses getting the technical assistance they need to succeed. Young people taking on leadership roles in their communities. A mobile STEM lab, travelling to schools to teach kids creative problem-solving skills.
And so much more.
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation made more than 70 grants totaling $3.3 million in 2018. The 2018 Report to the Community tells the stories of just a few of them.
The Charitable Foundation is honored to steward the legacy of the Tillotsons, and to be able to help the North Country and surrounding regions to thrive.
Read the 2018 Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Report to the Community (PDF)
Related Stories
Foundation seeks NH residents for community listening and research project
Are you interested in working with fellow New Hampshire residents to learn more about the barriers to opportunity in the Granite State? Join a team that will listen deeply to community members across the state and ensure that their voices are included in the Charitable Foundation's next strategic plan.
New Hampshire’s children deserve school-funding fairness
In New Hampshire, according to a recent American Institutes for Research report, “The highest poverty school districts have the lowest student outcomes. The negative relationship between poverty and outcomes is very strong.” The Charitable Foundation is supporting two nonprofit organizations that are addressing these issues: Reaching Higher New Hampshire and the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness project. Because all students in New Hampshire should have equal access to educational opportunity so they can thrive in school, graduate and grow into adults who are able to help sustain New Hampshire’s communities and economy.
Stories of community resilience
The people, communities and nonprofits of the North Country have responded to this time of great challenge with great resilience. Read more in the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund 2020 Report to the Community.
Request for Proposals: Evaluation of the Foundation’s investments in substance use prevention
Proposals due by Monday, March 15.
Eliminating racism, empowering women
Jessica Cantin is the CEO of the YWCA of New Hampshire. She spoke with the Foundation’s Lois Shea about the YWCA’s work to eliminate racism; empower women; and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Taking Stock: Philanthropy’s Role in Supporting Racial Equity
Join the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Virtual Learning Session on January 27 featuring Yolanda Coentro, President & CEO of Institute for Nonprofit Practice; Tricia Raikes, Philanthropist & Principal of Raikes Foundation; Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change; and Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation.
Charitable Foundation grants $4.1 million in operating support to nonprofits
Recent funding from Foundation's Community Grants program provides multiyear operating support to 88 nonprofits working across New Hampshire.
GOFERR reporting platform for CARES Act funds now available
To help guide nonprofits in the reporting requirement, the Charitable Foundation, NH Center for Nonprofits and CDFA will host webinar on January 6.
Join the Racial Equity Learning Challenge
Month-long learning challenge helps workplace teams learn about history and dynamics of racism, discover local resources and discover ways to take action for change.
‘Everyday superheroes’
New Hampshire nonprofits have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with ‘grace and ferocity’
‘We are not all in the same boat’
When the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying economic fallout hit our communities, not a single person was unaffected. But some of us were much worse off than others.
Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success’ Executive Director named Social Innovation Leader
Mukhtar Idhow wins inaugural $25,000 grant award from Entrepreneurs' Fund of New Hampshire.