New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity • 2nd November 2023

Fostering Food Equity and Nutrition in NH — New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity

A look at initiatives promoting equitable access to healthy meals and empowering communities, with sustainable solutions that drive positive change.

New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity • 18th October 2023

How Community Building Helps People of Color to Thrive in New Hampshire — New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity

BAPOC Board Member Lionel Loveless shares the impact of building community, focusing on the lives and businesses of entrepreneurs of color in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity • 20th September 2023

Cultivating Health Equity: Insights from a New England Medical Director —

Health equity has emerged as a critical topic in healthcare and New Hampshire society at large, as health gaps persist. Achieving health equity means ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, have the same opportunities to reach their highest level of health and well-being. To dive deeper into this topic, we had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Marie Ramas, a regional medical director for a national physician-led accountable care organization that supports about 130,000 patients from New Jersey to Maine, and who has a passion for public health and health equity.

New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity • 23rd August 2023

Environmental Equity in New Hampshire: Advocating for Justice and Change —

In recent years, the urgent call for environmental justice has gained momentum as a pivotal movement advocating for fairness and inclusivity in the face of the disproportionately harsh impacts of global climate change on historically marginalized communities. As the repercussions of climate change continue to manifest, it becomes increasingly evident that the current path will only exacerbate existing inequalities, unless transformative action is taken.

Reach For the Top • 4th August 2023

Sometimes kids are loud and that’s okay: Embracing the playful noise of pediatric therapy

As adults, we often don’t realize that our world is not exactly made for children. A lot of pressure is put on parents and children alike to play by “grown-ups’ rules” and many social spaces are deemed inappropriate places for children to be children. Add children with exceptional needs to the mix, and the world can seem even more unwelcoming to little ones.

Reach For the Top • 14th July 2023

Reach for the Top: Serving Children and Families Through Positive Growth

When it comes to pediatric therapy, Reach for the Top Therapy Services, the only therapy clinic in the Dover, NH, area offering trauma-informed and neurodiverse-affirming therapies led by six women with lived disability experience, stands out. After a leadership change nearly two years ago and restructuring one year ago last June, the changes have made a significant and positive impact.

New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity • 21st June 2023

How Community Partnerships Advance Health Equity — New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity

Health equity is a fundamental principle to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve good health. While New Hampshire is one of the healthiest states in the country overall, not everyone who lives here has a fair opportunity to achieve their full health potential.

New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity • 7th June 2023

All Children Are All Our Children: Advancing Equity in Education in NH —

Nearly one year since the faces behind the New Hampshire Center for Justice and Equity (the Center) got together to bring this idea to life - something that Board Chair Dwight Davis called ‘getting in good trouble’ - the organization hosted its first Annual Meeting. On the afternoon of May 24th, 2023, board members, guest speakers, staff, sponsors, donors, and the community gathered in the Derryfield Country Club to discuss ‘Opportunities for Advancing Equity in Education’ in New Hampshire.

Reach For the Top • 12th May 2023

Empowering Mothers: The Mental Load of Raising Children with Disabilities

This Mother’s Day, we spoke candidly with mothers and grandmothers about the joys, challenges, and the unseen load of raising children with disabilities.

New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity • 2nd May 2023

New Hampshire’s Housing Crisis Is A Human Rights Issue — New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity

Access to an affordable home is a social & economic justice issue Something as basic as a home shouldn't be hard to access. Elissa Margolin, Director of Housing Action NH, tells NHCJE what’s being done to fix the housing crisis. As home prices continue to soar and the availability of affordable housing dwindles, many individuals and families are struggling to find a place to call home in the Granite State.