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Step Up for Kids Day
September 16, 2008 (All Day)
(New Hampshire) Every Child Matters is organizing a non-partisan, nationwide event, "Step Up for Kids Day," on September 16, 2008 on the steps of the state capitol to draw public attention to issues affecting America's children.  >Learn More.

 

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Governor Makes a Splash at Concord Market Days PDF E-mail

Every Child Matters in New Hampshire took full advantage of the hot weather at the Concord Market Days with a dunking booth that quickly became a popular draw. People waited in line to take a shot at dunking area personalities and celebrities, including Concord Mayor Jim Bouley, Concord High School's Track and Field Coach Barb Higgins, Concord Fire Fighters, Concord Police Officer Dan Riley.

nh_govdunk.jpgNot to be out done, the Governor of New Hampshire, John Lynch, got into the act by dunking Fire Dispatcher Benson Goodwin on his first throw!

The weather was in the 90's and muggy, making it the best place in town. People lined up to get their turn in the tank for only a dollar a throw.  All the proceeds went to Plus Time NH and the Concord Firefighters Union's MDA boot collection for Jerry's Kids.

The streets were packed all three days and ECM fans were seen in the hands of the young and old as they walked from booth to booth collecting information, tasting baked goods, buying merchandise from local merchants and community organizations, or just watching the many performers on the Main Street stage.
 


 
Senators Unite in Unity PDF E-mail
[watch video] Coming from all over the New England region to see Senators Obama and Clinton, Unity, New Hampshire became the not-so-quiet town it usually is. With crowds lining up to ride the shuttles to the little town with a population of just over 2,500, it was the biggest event to happen in NH in a long while. 
 
State Campaign in NH Launched PDF E-mail
Surrounded by thousands of handprints made by kids and under dark clouds, Every Child Matters in New Hampshire officially launched our state campaign to raise the awareness of children in the upcoming November elections.
 
Geography Matters Event PDF E-mail
Please join us to find out how the children of our state are faring compared to others, as a panel discusses the new ECM report, Geography Matters. We will also have activities for the kids: face painting, musical chairs, games, arts and crafts, and more.
Where: Victory Park, Manchester
When: Saturday, June 28th
Date: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sponsored by: Every Child Matters in New Hampshire, Plus Time NH, Early Learning NH, Child and Family Services, NH Voices for Health, NH Women's Lobby, NAMI NH, NHCCRR, NH Commission on the Status of Women, NH Parent Teacher Association, NH Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, NH Chapter National Association of Social Workers, NH Children's Trust Fund/Prevent Child Abuse NH, The Children's Alliance of NH
 
Children's Handprints Needed PDF E-mail

We are planning an event in late June in Manchester to focus on children. We need 22,000 handprints of kids to represent the number of children who do not have health insurance. Please help us reach this lofty goal by volunteering to make handprints. For more details call 798-5850 ext. 238 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Deadline is Friday, June 13th. Thanks!