Stories and insights

A family shops in the fresh produce section of the Gather Pantry Market in Portsmouth. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

Gather: on a mission to make sure no one goes hungry

August 14, 2018

For more than 200 years, this nonprofit has been innovating to meet community needs



Yulya Spantchak, Foundation senior strategic learning and evaluation officer

Innovation internship

August 9, 2018

University of New Hampshire senior Riley Kenney shares his reflections on his summer internship at the Charitable Foundation



Diane and her son enjoy an evening at home. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

On a mission to welcome people home

August 7, 2018

Diane and her family got stable, affordable housing through Twin Pines Housing. Which meant that she was able to focus on getting well and finding a good job



Ann Strachan talks about the future of the Granite Pathways Manchester clubhouse with longtime member Dan Radlinski. (Photo courtesy of Shawne Wickham, Union Leader.)

Exploring solutions: help for kids, more money to fight crisis, and reasons for optimism

August 1, 2018

"Beyond the Stigma" series in the New Hampshire Union Leader takes a "solutions journalism" approach to reporting on addiction and behavioral health



Pictured left to right: Rt. Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld, Tenth Bishop in the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire, Pawn Nitichan, executive director of City Year New Hampshire and vice president of the national organization City Year, Inc., Dianne Mercier, president of People's United Bank in New Hampshire.

Bishop A. Robert Hirschfeld, Pawn Nitichan and Dianne Mercier join Foundation Board

July 30, 2018

Bishop of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire, Executive Director of City Year New Hampshire and President of People’s United Bank in New Hampshire join 13-member governing board



Richard Peck, vice president of development and philanthropy services. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

Turning non-cash assets into good

July 24, 2018

Rick Peck, NH Charitable Foundation vice-president for development and philanthropy services, explains how different types of assets can help you maximize your giving and make a bigger difference for the organizations, causes and communities you care about most



Kayson and Aidan participate in circle time at Laconia Early Learning Center, a program of Lakes Region Child Care Services. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

On a mission to help our kids thrive

July 19, 2018

Lakes Region Child Care provides high-quality early education to 424 infants and children from 28 towns



Andrea Sennott, partner at Robinson, Boesch, Sennott & Masse in Portsmouth. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

This part of the conversation is easy

July 18, 2018

In the latest installment of the Foundation's "How to Pop the Question about Charitable Giving" series, estate planning attorney Andrea Sennott discusses her matter-of-fact approach, ideas for structuring giving...and an unforgettable scavenger hunt



Bath Bridge, Spanning Ammonoosuc River in Bath. (Courtesy photo.)

$600k in grants will support river and watershed conservation projects

July 16, 2018

Projects will help improve water quality, habitat, biodiversity, flood resilience in Connecticut River watershed



Dean Lemire, who is in long-term recovery, enjoys time with his family in Dover, N.H., during a recent National Night Out, an annual nationwide event that promotes strong neighborhood ties and improved community-police relations. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

Chronicle of Philanthropy features Foundation work combating addiction

July 11, 2018

'New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Takes the Lead in Battling Opioid Abuse' traces the roots of the work, the partnerships that have made it so effective, and takes a look at what's next



Quincy Roy (L) and Kimiya Parker Hill (R) of Makin’ It Happen in the 603, an initiative of Makin’ It Happen Coalition for Resilient Youth, with Manchester Police Chief Nick Willard at a Prevention Week event in Manchester. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

On a mission to prevent addiction

July 10, 2018

Members of the Makin’ It Happen Coalition for Resilient Youth see drugs and alcohol as a clear and present danger to their generation. They are deflecting that danger with a potent weapon: the optimism of the young



Dad plays with his son and daughter at the Family Resource Center in Gorham, NH. (Courtesy photo).

Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund announces $1.5 million in grants to support efforts in the North Country

July 5, 2018

Kids will get backpacks filled with nutritious food to keep their bellies full for the weekend. Residents will stay informed with more in-depth news coverage. And more



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