Giving Matters http://www.npr.org Giving Matters tells the story of the non-profit sector and illustrates how nonprofit organizations support the people and communities of New Hampshire. en © New Hampshire Public Radio. NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/nhpr/files/201111/Giving_Matters.gif New Hampshire Public Radio: Giving Matters http://www.npr.org © New Hampshire Public Radio.public,radio,New,HampshireGovernment & Organizations/Non-Profitnopublic,radio,New,HampshireThis weekly series is a joint project of the Charitable Foundation and NHPR to showcase the stories of the nonprofit sector and the ways in which nonprofits strengthen communities and enrich lives. Giving Matters airs during Weekend Edition, at 8:35 a.m. This weekly series is a joint project of the Charitable Foundation and NHPR to showcase the stories of the nonprofit sector and the ways in which nonprofits strengthen communities and enrich lives. Giving Matters airs during Weekend Edition, at 8:35 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Upper Valley Educators Institute Prepares Teachers For Their Careers Professionals who dream of changing careers and becoming teachers have been doing so with the help of the Upper Valley Educators Institute since 1969. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/s--2A55Ot_E/upper-valley-educators-institute-prepares-teachers-their-careers http://www.nhpr.org/post/upper-valley-educators-institute-prepares-teachers-their-careers Professionals who dream of changing careers and becoming teachers have been doing so with the help of the Upper Valley Educators Institute since 1969. 130 no Professionals who dream of changing careers and becoming teachers have been doing so with the help of the Upper Valley Educators Institute since 1969.

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]]> Professionals who dream of changing careers and becoming teachers have been doing so with the help of the Upper Valley Educators Institute since 1969.http://www.nhpr.org/post/upper-valley-educators-institute-prepares-teachers-their-careershttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/05/give051813ds1.mp3?origin=body Harbor Homes Supports Homeless Vets When Matt Milbourn, a veteran of the first Persian Gulf War, found himself unexpectedly made homeless, Harbor Homes was there for him. In addition to Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/6nnWstzCZg8/harbor-homes-supports-homeless-vets http://www.nhpr.org/post/harbor-homes-supports-homeless-vets When Matt Milbourn, a veteran of the first Persian Gulf War, found himself unexpectedly made homeless, Harbor Homes was there for him. In addition to 130 no When Matt Milbourn, a veteran of the first Persian Gulf War, found himself unexpectedly made homeless, Harbor Homes was there for him. In addition to

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]]> When Matt Milbourn, a veteran of the first Persian Gulf War, found himself unexpectedly made homeless, Harbor Homes was there for him. In addition tohttp://www.nhpr.org/post/harbor-homes-supports-homeless-vetshttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/05/gm051113ds2.mp3?origin=body Finding Friends And Mentors Through Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers/Big Sisters Alliance of New Hampshire matches kids with caring mentors. Lexi was matched with her "big sister" Sarah Danforth, and the two Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/W-uOeoXDJIs/finding-friends-and-mentors-through-big-brothers-big-sisters http://www.nhpr.org/post/finding-friends-and-mentors-through-big-brothers-big-sisters Big Brothers/Big Sisters Alliance of New Hampshire matches kids with caring mentors. Lexi was matched with her "big sister" Sarah Danforth, and the two 131 no Big Brothers/Big Sisters Alliance of New Hampshire matches kids with caring mentors. Lexi was matched with her "big sister" Sarah Danforth, and the two

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]]> Big Brothers/Big Sisters Alliance of New Hampshire matches kids with caring mentors. Lexi was matched with her "big sister" Sarah Danforth, and the twohttp://www.nhpr.org/post/finding-friends-and-mentors-through-big-brothers-big-sistershttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/05/gm050413ds1.mp3?origin=body Granite United Way's 2-1-1 Connects People and Services The Granite United Way's 2-1-1 New Hampshire service is a directory assistance of services available in the state. It puts those in need in touch with the Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/T9q7YakHT1o/granite-united-ways-2-1-1-connects-people-and-services http://www.nhpr.org/post/granite-united-ways-2-1-1-connects-people-and-services The Granite United Way's 2-1-1 New Hampshire service is a directory assistance of services available in the state. It puts those in need in touch with the 130 no The Granite United Way's 2-1-1 New Hampshire service is a directory assistance of services available in the state. It puts those in need in touch with the

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]]> The Granite United Way's 2-1-1 New Hampshire service is a directory assistance of services available in the state. It puts those in need in touch with thehttp://www.nhpr.org/post/granite-united-ways-2-1-1-connects-people-and-serviceshttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/04/gm042713ds2.mp3?origin=body Keene Community Kitchen Teaches Nutrition And Creative Cooking Some years ago, Maria Dichtelmiller found herself unable to buy food and living in a shelter. She went to The Community Kitchen in Keene, a local food Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/fzRfEPj6v0A/keene-community-kitchen-teaches-nutrition-and-creative-cooking http://www.nhpr.org/post/keene-community-kitchen-teaches-nutrition-and-creative-cooking Some years ago, Maria Dichtelmiller found herself unable to buy food and living in a shelter. She went to The Community Kitchen in Keene, a local food 130 no Some years ago, Maria Dichtelmiller found herself unable to buy food and living in a shelter. She went to The Community Kitchen in Keene, a local food

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]]> Some years ago, Maria Dichtelmiller found herself unable to buy food and living in a shelter. She went to The Community Kitchen in Keene, a local foodhttp://www.nhpr.org/post/keene-community-kitchen-teaches-nutrition-and-creative-cookinghttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/04/gm042013ds2.mp3?origin=body Young Soloist Advances Career With Symphony NH Symphony NH, the granite state's oldest professional orchestra, invited 16-year-old harpist Crystal Napoli to solo at two of their performances; an Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/16EwYDNgUl8/young-soloist-advances-career-symphony-nh http://www.nhpr.org/post/young-soloist-advances-career-symphony-nh Symphony NH, the granite state's oldest professional orchestra, invited 16-year-old harpist Crystal Napoli to solo at two of their performances; an 130 no Symphony NH, the granite state's oldest professional orchestra, invited 16-year-old harpist Crystal Napoli to solo at two of their performances; an

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]]> Symphony NH, the granite state's oldest professional orchestra, invited 16-year-old harpist Crystal Napoli to solo at two of their performances; anhttp://www.nhpr.org/post/young-soloist-advances-career-symphony-nhhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/04/gm041313ds1_1.mp3?origin=body Lakes Region Community Services Draws Up Blueprints For Families Coping With Autism Lakes Region Community Services helps children with autism and their families through their early intervention program and autism center. Christian Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/DqSqQgrBlaI/lakes-region-community-services-draws-blueprints-families-coping-autism http://www.nhpr.org/post/lakes-region-community-services-draws-blueprints-families-coping-autism Lakes Region Community Services helps children with autism and their families through their early intervention program and autism center. Christian 130 no Lakes Region Community Services helps children with autism and their families through their early intervention program and autism center. Christian

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]]> Lakes Region Community Services helps children with autism and their families through their early intervention program and autism center. Christianhttp://www.nhpr.org/post/lakes-region-community-services-draws-blueprints-families-coping-autismhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/04/gm040613ds2.mp3?origin=body Keeping History Alive At The Fells John Hay was private secretary to Abraham Lincoln and secretary of state under Theodore Roosevelt. His summer estate on Lake Sunapee was a masterpiece of Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:09:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/woZfuFvUrto/keeping-history-alive-fells-0 http://www.nhpr.org/post/keeping-history-alive-fells-0 John Hay was private secretary to Abraham Lincoln and secretary of state under Theodore Roosevelt. His summer estate on Lake Sunapee was a masterpiece of 130 no John Hay was private secretary to Abraham Lincoln and secretary of state under Theodore Roosevelt. His summer estate on Lake Sunapee was a masterpiece of

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]]> John Hay was private secretary to Abraham Lincoln and secretary of state under Theodore Roosevelt. His summer estate on Lake Sunapee was a masterpiece ofhttp://www.nhpr.org/post/keeping-history-alive-fells-0http://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/03/gm092912ds1.mp3?origin=body Getting Kids Excited About Science On The Seacoast At the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point in Rye, visitors learn about the science and beauty of marine life and the Gulf of Maine. Myra Sallet is a Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/dY5fZKfA8ok/getting-kids-excited-about-science-seacoast http://www.nhpr.org/post/getting-kids-excited-about-science-seacoast At the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point in Rye, visitors learn about the science and beauty of marine life and the Gulf of Maine. Myra Sallet is a 131 no At the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point in Rye, visitors learn about the science and beauty of marine life and the Gulf of Maine. Myra Sallet is a

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]]> At the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point in Rye, visitors learn about the science and beauty of marine life and the Gulf of Maine. Myra Sallet is ahttp://www.nhpr.org/post/getting-kids-excited-about-science-seacoasthttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/03/gm092212ds1.mp3?origin=body Apple Hill Brings Together Musicians From Around The World The Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music brings musicians from around the globe to tiny Nelson, New Hampshire. They learn and share chamber music, and come Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:10:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/pOzjwZwMqO4/apple-hill-brings-together-musicians-around-world http://www.nhpr.org/post/apple-hill-brings-together-musicians-around-world The Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music brings musicians from around the globe to tiny Nelson, New Hampshire. They learn and share chamber music, and come 130 no The Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music brings musicians from around the globe to tiny Nelson, New Hampshire. They learn and share chamber music, and come

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]]> The Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music brings musicians from around the globe to tiny Nelson, New Hampshire. They learn and share chamber music, and comehttp://www.nhpr.org/post/apple-hill-brings-together-musicians-around-worldhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/03/gm091512ds1.mp3?origin=body 'Families First' Makes Health Care Affordable The Families First Health and Support Center is a community health center that provides services regardless of ability to pay. Sue and Kellie are a mother Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:02:00 -0500 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/QjrifTooRWk/families-first-makes-health-care-affordable http://www.nhpr.org/post/families-first-makes-health-care-affordable The Families First Health and Support Center is a community health center that provides services regardless of ability to pay. Sue and Kellie are a mother 130 no The Families First Health and Support Center is a community health center that provides services regardless of ability to pay. Sue and Kellie are a mother

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]]> The Families First Health and Support Center is a community health center that provides services regardless of ability to pay. Sue and Kellie are a motherhttp://www.nhpr.org/post/families-first-makes-health-care-affordablehttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/03/gm090812ds1.mp3?origin=body Homeless Single Moms Have A Place To Stay In Strafford The Homeless Center for Strafford County provides seasonal overnight shelter to single women and families. Almost half the people staying in the shelter Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:33:00 -0500 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/Kk4npn04DKU/homeless-single-moms-have-place-stay-strafford http://www.nhpr.org/post/homeless-single-moms-have-place-stay-strafford The Homeless Center for Strafford County provides seasonal overnight shelter to single women and families. Almost half the people staying in the shelter 130 no The Homeless Center for Strafford County provides seasonal overnight shelter to single women and families. Almost half the people staying in the shelter

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]]> The Homeless Center for Strafford County provides seasonal overnight shelter to single women and families. Almost half the people staying in the shelterhttp://www.nhpr.org/post/homeless-single-moms-have-place-stay-straffordhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/03/gm090112ds1.mp3?origin=body Managing Forest Land With Help From Monadnock Conservancy Jack Calhoun and his siblings donated the 310-acre Calhoun Family Forest to the Monadnock Conservancy. They wanted the tract to be managed as their parents Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/N5bb8U7FZiU/managing-forest-land-help-monadnock-conservancy http://www.nhpr.org/post/managing-forest-land-help-monadnock-conservancy Jack Calhoun and his siblings donated the 310-acre Calhoun Family Forest to the Monadnock Conservancy. They wanted the tract to be managed as their parents 127 no Jack Calhoun and his siblings donated the 310-acre Calhoun Family Forest to the Monadnock Conservancy. They wanted the tract to be managed as their parents

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]]> Jack Calhoun and his siblings donated the 310-acre Calhoun Family Forest to the Monadnock Conservancy. They wanted the tract to be managed as their parentshttp://www.nhpr.org/post/managing-forest-land-help-monadnock-conservancyhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/02/gm082512ds1.mp3?origin=body The Palace Theatre Brings Art To Kids, And Vice-Versa In addition to staging plays and concerts, The Palace Theater runs educational and cultural programs to engage community in the performing arts. Rebecca Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/p5Py7ZYVKrI/palace-theatre-brings-art-kids-and-vice-versa http://www.nhpr.org/post/palace-theatre-brings-art-kids-and-vice-versa In addition to staging plays and concerts, The Palace Theater runs educational and cultural programs to engage community in the performing arts. Rebecca 130 no In addition to staging plays and concerts, The Palace Theater runs educational and cultural programs to engage community in the performing arts. Rebecca

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]]> In addition to staging plays and concerts, The Palace Theater runs educational and cultural programs to engage community in the performing arts. Rebeccahttp://www.nhpr.org/post/palace-theatre-brings-art-kids-and-vice-versahttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/02/gm081812ds1.mp3?origin=body SeaCare Health Services Help the Uninsured in NH Dana Trahan was uninsured when she started to lose her vision, but did not realize that this was the result of a brain tumor. SeaCare Health Services Sat, 09 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GivingMatters/~3/aRMPDsfe_n0/seacare-health-services-help-uninsured-nh http://www.nhpr.org/post/seacare-health-services-help-uninsured-nh Dana Trahan was uninsured when she started to lose her vision, but did not realize that this was the result of a brain tumor. SeaCare Health Services 130 no Dana Trahan was uninsured when she started to lose her vision, but did not realize that this was the result of a brain tumor. SeaCare Health Services

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]]> Dana Trahan was uninsured when she started to lose her vision, but did not realize that this was the result of a brain tumor. SeaCare Health Serviceshttp://www.nhpr.org/post/seacare-health-services-help-uninsured-nhhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/nhpr/audio/2013/02/gm081112ds1.mp3?origin=body nonadult