Community Leadership

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Engaging Communities - Housing Academy Overview
UNH Extension partnered with NH Housing to develop a curriculum that teaches HOP grantees, and others working to address housing in communities, about... Learn More
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Seacoast Energy Roundtable hosts discussion of energy challenges and solutions
Stakeholders at the table included state policy makers, utilities, municipal staff, and representatives of local energy committees, area businesses, nonprofits, and schools
New Hampshire is grappling with energy challenges ranging from affordability and reliable supply to climate change and building a trained workforce to... Learn More
Getting Started with Grant Writing
Grants are an essential piece of taking a project from idea to implementation but the process can often be intimidating and overwhelming. Grants can h... Learn More
Molly Donovan, State Specialist
Molly Donovan to serve as Director of Economic Development for the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that share with our community development partners that Molly Donovan will be departing UNH Extension to take on ... Learn More
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Cooperative Extension Welcomes Nate Bernitz to the Community and Economic Development Team
UNH Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome Nate Bernitz to the Community and Economic Development (CED) team. On January 9th, Nate started his ro... Learn More
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UNH President's Embrace NH Tour Stops in Rochester, Franklin, and Laconia
The UNH President’s Embrace NH Tour included a stop in Franklin to feature the positive impacts of engaging the community. In 2015, Extension CED bega... Learn More
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Tips and Tools for Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings provide an opportunity to gather people in different locations easily. However, it is important for meeting hosts and participants to... Learn More
Vegetable and Flower Garden in New London at Colby Sawyer Collage
Kearsarge Cross-pollinates Community
The concept of Victory Gardens began in World War II, when Americans were encouraged to grow backyard gardens to help ease pressured supply chains and... Learn More
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Community and Economic Development Team Receives National and Regional Awards
From rural innovation to group facilitation, CED wins accolades at national conference
Extension staff took home two major awards at the 2022 National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) Conference held... Learn More
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Six Characteristics of Successful Community Volunteers
New Hampshire towns depend on the support of volunteers
Over the years, we have seen certain characteristics that make up strong community volunteers. These characteristics help volunteers successfully cont... Learn More