Across the state, people are supporting causes they care about. They'll donate to organizations working on education, housing, healthcare, the arts, environmental protection, youth programs, food security, and countless other efforts that make our communities stronger.
We hope they'll consider local news as well.
At first glance, journalism may seem different from many of the causes that participate in NH Gives. But local news is deeply connected to all of them.
Whether you care about schools, housing, healthcare, public safety, economic opportunity, the environment, or local government, progress begins with information.
People need to know what's happening in their communities. They need access to trustworthy reporting, reliable information, and stories that help them understand the challenges and opportunities shaping the places they call home.
That's where local news comes in.
Local journalism helps residents stay informed about decisions that affect their daily lives. It shines a light on issues that need attention, highlights organizations making a difference, and helps communities have informed conversations about their future.
Strong local news helps build strong communities.
But local news is facing real challenges. Across the country, newsrooms have closed, reporting resources have shrunk, and many communities have become "news deserts" with little or no local coverage.
New Hampshire has chosen a different path.
Rather than working in isolation, local news organizations across our state have increasingly found ways to collaborate, share resources, develop new tools, mentor future journalists, and better serve their communities.
The Granite State News Collaborative was created to help make that possible.
Today, more than 30 news, education, and community organizations are working together to strengthen local journalism and expand access to trusted information across New Hampshire.
We believe local news is more than a business. It is community infrastructure.
It helps residents participate in civic life. It helps organizations connect with the people they serve. It helps communities solve problems together.
That's why local news deserves a place among the causes we champion during NH Gives.
This year, supporters can choose how they want to help. They can donate to the Granite State News Collaborative. They can support participating local news organizations directly. Or they can contribute to the Community News Fund, a statewide effort that invests in reporting, training, innovation, and community engagement.
Each choice strengthens local news.
Each choice helps ensure that people have access to the information they need to participate in their communities.
Each choice is an investment in a stronger New Hampshire.
As you consider the causes that matter most to you during NH Gives, we hope you'll remember that every cause benefits when people have access to reliable information.
Because informed communities are stronger communities.
And local news helps make that possible.
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These articles are being shared by partners in the Granite State News Collaborative. Don’t just read this. Share it with one person who doesn’t usually follow local news — that’s how we make an impact. For more information, visit collaborativenh.org.