Our Mission, Values & Outcomes

Our Mission:

To improve the health and reduce the burden of illness for the people of New Hampshire – especially the vulnerable and underserved.

We define health broadly: “Health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being – not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." (World Health Organization)

What do we mean when we speak of New Hampshire’s people? As a foundation, we address the needs of specific populations and communities rather than the needs of individuals. We have both a local and a state-wide focus as we work to improve health care systems that will benefit vulnerable and underserved residents in our state.

Our Values:

Sound values inform good decisions.  They are the compass for the decisions and behaviors of our staff, Board and Advisory Council.

Integrity – We will conduct ourselves with integrity in all of our actions and relationships.

Stewardship – We will be a good steward of all Endowment resources.

Fairness – We will strive to be fair to all.

Respect – We will treat everyone with respect.

Compassion – We approach our work with compassion and understanding for our partners and all of the people in the larger community of our state.

Courage – We will have the courage to live up to our mission.

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