By Lois R. Shea, Senior Writer and Communications Officer |
The latest issue of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Purpose newsletter is available online, with hard copies arriving in mailboxes soon.
In our cover story, we meet people from all over the state — from Milford election workers to Seacoast teenagers to outreach educators in Nashua and Manchester — who are working hard to protect democracy and bolster the civic health of our communities.
Download and read the full PDF version of Purpose where you will also find stories about:
- How Indonesia Community Connects is putting Somersworth on the map,
- How Seacoast Outright is advocating for LGBTQ+ young people,
- How a generous group in Nashua turned a former summer camp into a source of philanthropic funds for children and families,
- How seven New Hampshire students are reaching for their dreams with the help of scholarship funding,
And so much more.
Thanks for reading.
Read Purpose Fall/Winter 2022 (PDF)
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