At Dartmouth Health, our work extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and facilities. We prioritize community through partnering with organizations and initiatives that promote the health and well-being of our patients and their communities.
These organizations strive to meet the civic, economic, health and well-being needs of our shared communities. Their focus includes the arts, children and families, girls and women, sustainability, and community health.
They also help us fulfill our mission of providing world-class care that is woven into the fabric of our community.
In appreciation, we have highlighted a few of these organizations below.
Arts and community partnerships
The Palace Theatre is a non-profit performing arts center that hosts its own professional company, youth, and teen programs. Their mission is to preserve the historic facilities of the theatre, responding creatively to the cultural and entertainment needs of the community in a fiscally responsible and strategic manner.
The Lebanon Opera House is a true source of inspiration in the region. While the touring acts may get the headlines, that just scratches the surface of the offerings from this visual and performing arts resource. Check out the Dartmouth Health & Alice Peck Day sponsored movie series coming up: Come as You Are Film Series | Lebanon Opera House
MoCo Arts in Keene is a family-centered nonprofit that offers dance, theater, and multi-arts classes for ages 6 months to 18+. Guided by experienced staff, this nonprofit provides an inclusive, nurturing environment that enriches students' lives and our community, while welcoming all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
The New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts (NHBCA) is a nonprofit membership organization. The NHBCA puts NH arts and cultural organizations–and individual artists – at the forefront of it projects, programs and events. Collaboration and cross-promotion are central to its work to elevate the role of the arts in economic, social and community development.
Children's and family community partnerships
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers to serve as advocates for New Hampshire children who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA volunteer advocates get to know a child and the important people in that child’s life to provide vital information to help a judge make decisions based on the best interests of the child.
The Granite, Nashua and Merrimack YMCA non-profit organizations have a mission to foster the health and well-being of individuals and communities. They are dedicated to promoting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Their programs and services include fitness facilities, swimming lessons, childcare, youth development programs, summer camp, chronic disease prevention, and community outreach initiatives. They strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes physical, mental, and social well-being for communities throughout New Hampshire and beyond.
NH Children's Trust is the state lead for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Their mission ensures that parents have easy access to high-quality resources and support to help children develop the skills they need to thrive. They provide training and technical assistance to direct-service professionals, advocate for better policies to support parents, and support and connect with local agencies to strengthen families and lay the foundation for children's success.
The See Science Center is an organization dedicated to engaging the community in the joyful, active exploration of science and innovation. See believes in the power of play to nurture scientific curiosity and serves the community with hands-on exhibits and programs.
Girls and women’s community partnerships
Girls Inc. is a leadership organization equipping girls to reach their full potential. The non-profit is dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. They seek to encourage girls to value their self, take risks, and discover and develop their interests and strengths.
Girls on the Run New Hampshire is a state-wide organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. More than running, Girls on the Run ignites confidence in its afterschool program. Inspiring girls to be the authors of their own stories, their program focuses on the entirety of every girl—mind, body, social connection, and community.
The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation is the only community foundation in the state providing a unified voice for change for women and girls. They invest in opportunity and equality for women and girls through research, education, advocacy, grantmaking and philanthropy.
Healthy community partnerships
NAMI New Hampshire (National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides free support, education, and advocacy to all people affected by mental illness and suicide. Serving over 40,000 state residents each year, NAMI NH focuses on providing information, education, and support to all individuals, families, and communities struggling with the effects of mental health illness and suicide.
The American Heart Association is one of the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organizations that is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. For nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association and its volunteers have funded innovative research, advocated for the public’s health, and shared lifesaving resources that help people live longer, healthier lives.
The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it for everyone. Their main focus is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Sustainability community partnership
The New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility convenes, inspires, and supports businesses and their community stakeholders to improve workplaces, communities and the environment. The organization engages the power of business to support a thriving environment for all people.