A new Hampshire where justice and equity prevail
August 24, 2023
Everyone in New Hampshire is better off when everyone can belong and contribute. The New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity works to make that vision a reality.
Together we thrive: In our communities 2023
July 14, 2023
From helping families afford children's programming to creating a space where all teens feel welcome to providing meals for elders: A few examples of recent grants making a difference around the Granite State.
Where equity and the environment converge
June 5, 2023
The Foundation is committed to incorporating equity, racial justice and economic security across its work — including in its environmental grantmaking.
LGBTQ Pride — from the North Country to the Seacoast
May 30, 2023
Since the first Portsmouth Pride in 2015, additional Pride events and festivals have been established and gained momentum across New Hampshire. The Charitable Foundation is a proud sponsor of Pride month events around the state.
Charitable Foundation awards $3.8 million in operating support to nonprofits
January 11, 2023
Recent funding from Foundation's Community Grants program provides multiyear operating support to more than 80 nonprofits working across New Hampshire.
Medallion Fund helps pave the way for careers
November 10, 2022
Steven Martinez of Manchester is entering his fourth year of schooling to become a licensed plumbing contractor, while working as a plumber's apprentice.
Together we thrive: In our communities
July 8, 2022
A few examples of recent grants making a difference around the Granite State.
Believing in the power of education
June 6, 2022
David C. Prescott saved for years to create a scholarship that will help New Hampshire students for generations.
Diversity is our strength
May 18, 2022
Christina Kim Philibotte is the chief equity officer for the Manchester School District. A Foundation grant to Manchester Proud helped support the creation of her position. She spoke to the Foundation’s Lois Shea about her work.
The state of music education in New Hampshire
April 12, 2022
Report details the field of youth music education in New Hampshire and identifies opportunities for investment to improve it. Research will inform grantmaking from the Foundation, including from the David M. Brooks Music Fund, which distributes about $200k annually for music education in public schools, focused on areas of the state with greatest need.
Students who are transforming the world
January 24, 2022
Marina Ngalula is on the cusp of realizing her childhood dream of becoming an engineer — so she can build useful things that improve people's lives.
Building healthy communities
December 2, 2021
Grants from the Foundation's Community Crisis Action Fund, combined with federal CARES Act funding, made it possible for the cities of Manchester and Nashua to each hire four community health workers to to help people of color access care, testing and other services and resources to improve health outcomes.