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Stories of determination + hope

In the latest issue of Purpose, we learn about the many ways in which New Hampshire’s nonprofit organizations are addressing the state’s affordable housing crisis — and meet a family now living in safe and secure housing thanks to that work. Also in this issue, we meet Tina Philibotte, chief equity officer for the Manchester School District, learn about how a New Hampshire man saved for years for a scholarship to benefit other students, and more.

By Lois R. Shea, Senior Writer and Communications Officer  |  

The latest issue of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Purpose newsletter is now available online.

In our cover story, we learn about the many ways in which New Hampshire’s nonprofit organizations have been working to address the state’s affordable housing crisis — and meet a family now living in safe and secure housing thanks to that work. Also in this issue, we meet Tina Philibotte, chief equity officer for the Manchester School District, learn about how one New Hampshire man saved for years for a scholarship to benefit other students, and more.

Download and read the full PDF version of Purpose where you will also find stories about:

  • The Charitable Foundation’s new Racial Justice Fund,
  • How the state’s network of family resource centers is helping families to thrive,
  • An extraordinary North Country shop teacher,
  • A focus on early literacy by this year’s Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical recipient,

And so much more.

Thanks for reading.

 

 

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