Hope in Christ Church, Chichester

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Pittsfield, NH is a vibrant Catholic community that offers a range of sacraments, religious education programs, and ministries for all ages. With a focus on spiritual growth and community service, the parish provides opportunities for individuals and families to deepen their faith, engage in Bible study, and participate in various organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and Women's Club.Generated from the website

The New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ (NHCUCC) is a vibrant faith community dedicated to inclusivity and justice, embracing individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds. Through various resources and collaborative support, the NHCUCC empowers its congregations to address pressing social issues while fostering spiritual growth and fellowship. With a focus on Christian formation, justice witness, and community engagement, the NHCUCC offers a wide range of services, including clergy support and local church events. The organization is committed to being an Open and Affirming Conference and a Racial Justice Conference, ensuring that all members feel valued and supported in their faith journeys. Generated from the website

"If H2E is going to meet its waste reduction goals of 50 percent by 2010 and its goal of virtual elimination of mercury by 2005, we need to throw the net far and wide in the health care industry, and our Champions for Change award winners are excelling in that effort, " said H2E coordinator Laura Brannon.The New Hampshire Hospital Association actively promotes the concepts of waste reduction, pollution prevention and energy efficiency to New Hampshire hospitals. NHHA communicates environmental news and resources through "STAT Green, " a quarterly environmental newsletter, and its Web site, www.nhha.org. It recently established the New Hampshire Hospitals for a Healthy Environment network, whose primary goal is to reduce both the volume and toxicity of hospital waste and to advance the goals of H2E. Additionally, NHHA provides environmental education programs. This June, NHHA will offer "Reducing Our Ecological Footprint, " a workshop that will present opportunities to minimize health care's environmental impact through improved purchasing and disposal choices."We're proud to be recognized for our environmental improvement efforts." said Debbie Augustine, environmental affairs coordinator at NHHA. "Our involvement in H2E reflects our belief that one critical way to promote the health of our communities is to protect the environment we all share."NHHA was one of 11 organizations in the U.S. chosen to receive the Champion's for Change Award at the First Annual H2E Environmental Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 8th at the annual meeting of the American Hospital Association in Washington, DC.