New Hampshire Women's Foundation

Celebrating 20 Years of Women Building Community! The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation invites you to join us for the 20th anniversary of our annual luncheon celebrating the work of the Women’s Foundation and our grantees. This annual gathering brings together Granite State women and feminists of all genders for inspiration, connection and action. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or new to WBC, join us as we celebrate two decades of building community and our collective power. Don’t miss this must-attend event and connect with new and old friends as we create a stronger future for women and girls. Tickets and info: https://lnkd.in/edWaS-ZF #NHWFWBC

The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation is part of a coalition of Granite State organizations and individuals working together to ask President Biden direct the US Archivist to publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Any New Hampshire individual or organization who supports the right to live free from discrimination and supports equal access to the workforce, education, and the full range of reproductive and sexual healthcare in the United States is encouraged to sign on to our letter to President Biden asking him to direct the Archivist of the United States to formally certify and publish the ERA in the Constitution. Read the letter and sign on here: http://bit.ly/40cGCFi and please share with your Granite State friends and colleagues!

With the New Hampshire Legislature set to convene on Wednesday for Organizing Day, we're pleased to present our latest Gender Matters report: "Women and the 2024 General Election Results." Women's representation dropped in the NH House and Senate despite women winning at the top of the ticket and electing women in important leadership roles. Though Vice President Kamala Harris didn't win the Presidential election, she did win in New Hampshire. New Hampshire also elected Kelly Ayotte as Governor, only the third woman to be elected Governor of New Hampshire and Maggie Goodlander to the Second Congressional District, replacing retiring Congresswoman Annie Kuster. The New Hampshire Senate and House will elect women in leadership roles for the upcoming session including Senator Sharon Carson as Senate President, Senator Regina Birdsell as Senate Majority Leader, Senator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka as Senate Minority Leader, and Representative Alexis Simpson as House Minority Leader. The NH Senate decreased from 50% to 42% women and the NH House decreased from 37% to 36% women. There will, however, be more House Republican women (60) than ever before though they still trail House Democratic Women (83). The Executive Council remains 40% women with Councilor Janet Stevens and Councilor-elect Karen Liot Hill. Two women were elected County Sheriff, Katheryn Mone in Strafford and Jillian Myers in Grafton, the first (and second!) time New Hampshire has ever elected women to serve as Sheriff.

We hope to see you tonight at McLane Middleton in Manchester for “What’s Her Story” featuring our CEO & President Tanna Clews and New Hampshire Women's Foundation Board Member, Linda Johnson!

On this Veterans Day, we are celebrating the historic number of women veterans elected to Congress including New Hampshire’s newest congresswoman-elect and NHWF Board Member, Maggie Goodlander. Today and everyday, we are grateful for the women who serve our country. 🇺🇸 #representationmatters #ElectWomen #womenrunNH

Thank you to all the Women Run! alums who ran this year for Governor, Executive Council, State Senate and State Representative! Regardless of the outcome of your race, we can’t wait to see how you continue serving your communities! We are especially proud of the five Women Run! alums from 2024 who ran for office: Christal Lloyd, Charlotte Fyfe, Karen Burnett-Kurie, Eleana Marie Colby, and Kara Roy. We are thrilled 49 Women Run! alums were on the ballot and 28 won their elections, and look forward to working with them—and all legislators—on policies that will improve the lives of Granite State women and girls. If you are interested in running for office someday or want to support other women to run: sign up for Women Run!, the only nonpartisan program in the Granite State encouraging and training women to run for office at the state and local level. #NHWomen #WomenRunNH #NHPolitics

A letter from our CEO Tanna Clews this morning: “The shock, pain, sadness, disappointment, disillusionment, hurt, and anger feels nearly unbearable. And yet, we’ve been here before, haven’t we? It may look a bit different than last time and hurt a bit (or a lot) more, but I’m taking comfort that we’ve been here before. And we figured out a way forward. Together.” To read the full letter: https://bit.ly/4ed3w3a.

Remember to vote today, Tuesday November 5th! You can find your polling location, time, and sample ballot here: https://lnkd.in/eggdiiPW #NHPolitics #NH #Vote #VoteNH #WomenVote

Good Luck to the 52 Women Run! alums on the ballot, especially our five 2024 WR alums! Regardless of party, when women serve, they are more likely to support policies that positively impact women and girls in their community. With just 37% of women serving as State House Representatives, here's to electing more women tomorrow! #NHPolitics #NH #Vote #VoteNH #WomenRun

Loved seeing so many amazing women come together at the Women Building Community Luncheon! Thank you New Hampshire Women's Foundation for hosting such a great event!