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In rural Coos County, New Hampshire, where only eight lawyers serve the entire region, a $425,000 grant will train librarians, shelter workers, and other community members to help neighbors access legal services. The program turns trusted local voices into legal guides who can help families navigate food assistance, Medicaid, and housing issues.
A New Hampshire bank just awarded three working mothers $1,000 each to chase their dreams while raising families. The scholarships honor women balancing careers, education, and motherhood.
Thousands of volunteers in New Hampshire have saved 100,000 salamanders and frogs from being hit by cars during their annual migration to breeding grounds. The Salamander Brigades turn dangerous road crossings into safe passages for tiny travelers.
A Connecticut hiker dislocated his shoulder on a wet granite slab but popped it back into place himself and kept climbing. Kurt Siuzdak's preparation and determination got him to the summit of Mount Washington safely.
A volunteer-run rescue in Croydon, New Hampshire is changing lives by saving Great Pyrenees dogs and matching them with forever families. Barking Dog Farm Rescue operates entirely on donations and love.
A New Hampshire casino just handed $2.7 million to 14 local charities, breaking its own monthly donation record for the second time in a row. The Nash Casino's unique charity model turns every gaming dollar into community support.
A New Hampshire casino just handed $2.7 million to local nonprofits, smashing its own state record for the second month straight. Since opening 17 months ago, The Nash has funneled over $31 million to community organizations.
Patients with severe liver disease can now get an implanted pump that automatically drains fluid buildup, eliminating painful weekly hospital visits. The first patient at Dartmouth Hitchcock hasn't needed a single drainage procedure since getting the device.
A New Hampshire casino just set a state record by donating $2.4 million to 12 local charities in a single month. Since opening last year, The Nash has given away over $28 million to support communities across the state.
A small New Hampshire city is constructing underground tunnels to help endangered salamanders safely cross busy roads during their annual spring migration. Similar tunnels in Vermont have already reduced amphibian deaths by 80%.
A New Hampshire casino just broke the state's charitable giving record by donating $2.4 million to local nonprofits in a single month. The Nash operates under a unique model that directs gaming revenue straight to community organizations.
A New Hampshire casino just handed out $2.4 million to a dozen nonprofits in a single month, breaking state records. Under the state's unique charity casino model, every game played directly funds local organizations doing real good.