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Community Bridges, based in Concord, NH, has been connecting individuals with disabilities to their communities for over 35 years. They provide personalized support and tools to help individuals thrive and become active contributors to society. With a focus on individualized care from early childhood through all phases of life, Community Bridges advocates for people with developmental disabilities or injuries to live fulfilling and rewarding lives of their choosing. 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.

The Parent Information Center (PIC) in New Hampshire is dedicated to providing families and professionals with essential resources, information, and training to support children's development and educational success. Their mission focuses on helping families navigate special education processes and fostering partnerships between families and schools. Offering a range of services, including workshops, online learning, and advocacy training, PIC addresses various topics such as early supports, reading literacy, and life after high school. They aim to empower families, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge needed to make informed decisions for their children from birth through young adulthood. Generated from the website