Nov 23, 2022Pink Revolution: Two Granite Staters Bring People Together to Support Cancer PatientsI am honored to recognize Lauren Caulfield and Ronda Chrystal of Brookline as November’s Granite Staters of the Month. The pair founded Pink Revolution in order to support cancer patients with chemo care packages and financial support. When Lauren was being treated for breast cancer, she noticed that not every…2 min read2 min read
Nov 23, 2022Celebrating Thanksgiving Traditions and the Spirit of GratitudeThanksgiving is a time for us to come together, reconnect, and share cherished traditions — with the added bonus of a delicious meal. Tomorrow, generations of my family — plus a few friends — will gather around the table eating and sharing what we’re thankful for. My hope is that…2 min read2 min read
Nov 18, 2022Love is love. It’s past time we protect marriage equality in federal law.Freedoms are the foundation of the American Dream, allowing us to chart our own destinies. This week, the Senate took a critical step forward in our efforts to protect a fundamental freedom: a couple’s freedom to marry. On a bipartisan vote, we advanced the Respect for Marriage Act, which would…2 min read2 min read
Oct 31, 2022Seventeen-year-old Steven Fiore Spooks & Scares to Raise Money for Alzheimer’sI am honored to recognize Steven Fiore of Atkinson as October’s Granite Stater of the Month. This Halloween, seventeen-year-old Steven set up an elaborate haunted house to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of his late grandmother. A Halloween enthusiast from a young age, Steven has collected various…2 min read2 min read
Sep 28, 2022Ready to Learn: The Granite Stater Ensuring that Concord Students Have School SuppliesI am honored to recognize Caroline Keane of Concord as September’s Granite Stater of the Month. For the past eight years, Caroline has organized the Ready to Learn Fair, where Concord School District students can receive free backpacks and other school supplies. About nine years ago, when Caroline was an…2 min read2 min read
Aug 31, 2022This Granite Stater Combines Passions for Nature and ArtsI am honored to recognize Evan Crotty of Wilton as August’s Granite Stater of the Month. Twelve-year-old Evan is cleaning up every street in his town over the next year — and the money he is raising through the initiative will go to his middle school’s music department. When it…2 min read2 min read
Jun 30, 2022Kayaking, Tubing, and one Granite Stater’s Campaign for the Mount Washington ValleyAs Granite Staters celebrate summer fun on our lakes and rivers, Pete Gagne of Conway is turning our love for the outdoors into a community support campaign. Pete is the owner of the Saco River Tubing Center, and this summer he is spearheading the second “Paddle for a Cause” campaign…2 min read2 min read
May 31, 2022Open Door, Full Heart: Granite Stater Serves Meals to Penacook CommunityWhen Mike Manning saw a “Free Meals” sign outside the United Church of Penacook in 2015 and decided to venture in, he had no idea how much that decision would impact his life. Mike connected with the chair of Open Door Community Kitchen, and learned about their mission of serving…New Hampshire2 min readNew Hampshire2 min read
May 13, 2022My Reflections on Addressing the Mental Health CrisisMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, an issue I hear about often from Granite Staters of all ages. But in the last year or so, it is predominantly young people who raise their concerns about their friends and family who are experiencing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and depression. …Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Apr 29, 2022Two Granite Staters Help Teens in Need Say Yes to the DressSpring in the Granite State means longer days, budding leaves, and — for many — high school prom season. Two Granite Staters are working to ensure that every young woman can feel confident on her big night. …New Hampshire2 min readNew Hampshire2 min read
