Foundation awards more than $2.6 million in community grants
January 10, 2024
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $2.6 million to nonprofit organizations serving the New Hampshire community through its 2023 Community Grants program.
A transformative gift
December 19, 2023
Oliver Hubbard left $43.5 million to the Foundation to address substance use disorders and related mental and physical health issues.
An evolution
December 13, 2023
An integrated response to mental health and substance use disorders is key to promoting health and well-being — and to saving lives. As the science in the field has evolved, so has our work.
Welcoming new board members
December 12, 2023
Bobbie Bagley, Laurie Gabriel and Emmett Soldati have joined the Charitable Foundation’s board of directors.
Stories of inspiration + belonging
December 11, 2023
The latest issue of the Charitable Foundation's Purpose newsletter is now available online.
Business giving tips for businesses of all sizes
December 7, 2023
Placing giving and volunteering at the center of your organizational culture and identity is not only great for communities and the people in them — it also helps recruit, engage and retain great employees.
Arts improving mental health for NH youth
November 9, 2023
Mental health challenges are affecting many young people. The Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest gives youth the opportunity to use visual arts, writing and video to address those challenges through artistic expression.
How to help people and communities in Maine
October 27, 2023
A mass shooting in Maine has left 18 dead and 13 wounded. The Maine Community Foundation has created the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund to address current and emerging needs associated with this tragedy. One hundred percent of donations go to affected people and communities.
From chaos to thriving
October 26, 2023
CASA volunteers bring stability and consistency to children who need it most. Judges refer a child to CASA when the state opens a child protection case. A volunteer CASA advocate is a child’s representative through court proceedings, developing a trusting relationship and offering extensive information to help judges decide what is best for the child.
A NH for All: Connections, conversations, inspiration
October 10, 2023
We were so excited to welcome more than 500 people to five community events this fall to celebrate “A New Hampshire for All.” New connections were made, new ideas and collaborations sparked, old connections rekindled. We are grateful to everyone who joined us. See below for photos, videos and links to transcripts of the remarks of our guest speakers.
A New Hampshire where everyone belongs
August 31, 2023
Organizations like Rural Outright and events like Rural Pride help people find belonging and joy where they live.
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.