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We work to improve the health of Granite Staters through public policy change and civic empowerment.

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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This week, our board and staff gathered for our annual New Futures Board Retreat to dig into how our Theory of Change shapes the work we do every day. We’re grateful for our board’s support and big ideas. ☕💡 #nhpolitics #newhampshire #policychange #healthynh
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Two Manchester residents, both 63 years old, became roommates to avoid living out of a car. Nearly one in four NH residents facing homelessness for the first time are 55+, and this number has risen every year since 2020. Full story 👇 www.nhpr.org/business/202...
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These 63 year-old Manchester women room together — to survive high housing costs
New Hampshire’s ongoing housing crisis has been an issue for people of all ages and financial statuses, but older adults face distinct challenges that make them vulnerable to housing instability.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
✨ Join Archways for their 5th Annual Archways Recovery Rally — a free, public community celebration of recovery, connection, hope, and resilience. This event is happening TOMORROW from 11 am to 3 pm at the State House Lawn in Concord!
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📣 We're #hiring! Are you passionate about making #NewHampshire a better place to age through public policy change? Apply to be New Futures' Policy Director for Healthy Aging! Learn more and apply to join the New Futures team at new-futures.org/careers. #NonprofitJobs #NHPolitics
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What does it take to turn experience into a voice for change? Join our Advocate Panel at the New Futures Policy + Advocacy Conference as four Granite Staters share the moments that sparked their advocacy journeys. 🎟️ Register now: conference.new-futures.org.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🗓️ Join NH Medicaid Matters for a local community conversation this fall in Claremont, Keene, or Littleton! These events will provide updates on the upcoming Medicaid changes and how they'll impact your community. 🔗Register at nhneedsmedicaid.com/events. #MedicaidMatters #NHPolitics
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📢 NH residents: help shape the state's new addiction services plan! Share your feedback in a quick 5-7 min survey, and enter to win a gift card: s.alchemer.com/s3/c36b1f600519.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
When we speak up together, we become harder to ignore. Add your voice to the @onenationovercharged.com movement today: stories.onenationovercharged.com/qu…
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🐾 Meet the crew repping our "Advocacy Is My Superpower" pet bandanas! Cairo, Reid, and Maeze take their jobs as advocacy ambassadors very seriously! Does your pet have one too? Send us their photo and we’d love to feature them in our superhero squad. 🐶🐱 #Advocacy #NHPolitics
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📞 Today is #988Day. In 2024, Granite Staters reached out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 46,000 times — but NH still has no permanent funding for it. In 2027, New Futures will work to change that. Help is always available: call, text, or chat 988 24/7. ♥️
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Our summer intern Iris LaMoreaux writes about how unregulated substances like kratom are marketed to look like candy and energy drinks — and why NH needs regulation that keeps up. Read her op-ed in the Concord Monitor: concordmonitor.com/2026/08/11/my-turn-unregulated-substance-marketing-risks.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We asked Sarah, Community Engagement Coordinator, what the biggest mistake people make when advocating is, and her answer might surprise you. 👀 Now it’s your turn: drop your take in the comments! 👇 #NHPolitics #Advocacy
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🍂 September is #HealthyAgingMonth! In NH, we're working toward a future where all Granite Staters can age healthily, where and how they choose. Learn about our work at new-futures.org/issues/healthy-aging.
Graphic reading "September is Healthy Aging Month" with the New Futures logo (tagline: "Solving Problems Through Policy Change"). Below the text, two older women sit together on a gray couch in a living room, both looking off to the side; one holds a glass while resting her chin thoughtfully on her hand.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. This year's theme: 25 Years On. Still Needed. New Futures advocates for state policies that support prevention and save lives. Learn more and get involved at overdoseday.com. #IOAD2026 #OverdoseAware #EndOverdose #NHPolitics
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
After more than 25 years of advocating for NH's older adults and people with disabilities, Judith Jones, the Healthy Aging Policy Director at New Futures, is retiring. Read more: new-futures.org/post/Celebrating-Ju…
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🎟️ Registration is OPEN for our New Futures Policy + Advocacy Conference: Speaking Up for What Matters! Join us Nov. 19, 8 AM to 4 PM at the Grappone Conference Center to demystify NH's legislative process and build practical advocacy skills. Register at conference.new-futures.org!
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our ice cream social yesterday! 🍦 It was great to see so many advocates and partners over a delicious treat. If you missed it and still want to connect, let us know in the comments and we'll get you in touch with our Community Engagement team!
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We're proud to recognize the NH Liquor Commission Division of Enforcement & Licensing for their work on enforcement and regulation of addictive products in our state, including helping pass SB 624 & HB 1630 banning intoxicating hemp-derived THC products and nitrous oxide. #NHPolitics
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🍦 Come meet us for ice cream! Stop by our front patio this Wednesday, August 12 from 12-3pm to chat with our Community Engagement team about the upcoming legislative session, ways you can make an impact in your community, or simply to get to know us better!
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
How will NH Medicaid changes affect you, your family, your work? 🗓️ Join NH Medicaid Matters for a conversation in Plymouth, NH on August 18th at 5:00 pm at Plymouth Regional Senior Center!! Light refreshments provided. 🔗 Register now: rebrand.ly/medicaidplymouth.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
New Futures submitted comments to CMS on the Interim Final Rule (IFR) for Medicaid work requirements, raising concerns about coverage losses for Granite Staters. 📋 Read our full comments here: new-futures.org/post/Work-Requireme….
Quote graphic on a dark red background with a teal quotation mark. Text reads: "As an advocacy organization dedicated to the health and well-being of Granite Staters, we write to express our deep concerns regarding the operational hurdles and coverage losses this rule will inflict on low-income residents in New Hampshire... New Futures respectfully requests that CMS revise the IFR..." Attributed to Sam Burgess, Health Care Policy Director, with the New Futures logo below.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Running for office or want a crash course in NH's key issues? Join us on Tuesday, August 11 at 12 PM to hear from Judith, our Healthy Aging Policy Director, about how state policies impact Granite Staters across every stage of life. 📝 Register: secure.everyaction.com/Fy5LQDX2z0qs…
Join Us! New Futures logo. Text: New Futures partners in the 2026 candidate webinar series with AARP, Aug 11th, on healthcare, Medicaid, caregiving, and fraud prevention policies affecting NH residents. Icons: Meet the Experts, Learn the Issues, Understand the Data, Ask Questions. "Hosted by nonprofit issue area experts" with partner logos (AARP, AbleNH, Clean Energy NH, NH Hunger Solutions, and others). Footer: August 11th @ 12pm, register for Zoom link, weekly through Sept 15th. Open to all.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Support is here all summer so you don’t have to figure it out alone. Mental health support is here when you need it: bit.ly/4f4fgrc.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
One year after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law, NH is facing $1B+ in Medicaid cuts and new work requirements starting in 2027. Our own Jake Berry breaks down what's at stake, and why you should stay engaged. 👇 www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-e...
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Jake Berry: New Medicaid work rules will bury Granite Staters in paperwork
A year ago this month, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, and New Hampshire has been bracing for the consequences ever since.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🚴 Join us for Pedaling for Preston, a 30-mile ride at Cannon Mountain on Sept 19. Every mile raises awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. All abilities and paces are welcome. Register at bikethenorthcountry.com/pedaling-fo….
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
📅 Save the date! Our first-ever New Futures Policy + Advocacy Conference: Speaking Up for What Matters is November 19 in Concord. Whether you're new to advocacy or a State House regular, this day is for you. Registration and more details coming soon!
Save the Date graphic for New Futures' Policy + Advocacy Conference, 'Speaking Up for What Matters,' on November 19, 2026, with a photo of a woman speaking into a microphone.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
What would change for you if health care was always affordable? Share your story with @onenationovercharged.com for a chance to be featured on their social media! 👇
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Add your voice to One Nation, Overcharged!
Have you felt OVERCHARGED for the healthcare you need? Are you FED UP with skyrocketing healthcare costs? Are you OVER our broken healthcare system that puts profits over our health?You're not alone. We're all feeling it. Our voices are our power. And this movement is powered by people–like you–speaking up.Add your voice today!
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One Nation, Overcharged @onenationovercharged.com · 02/07/2026
You know what’s higher than the Empire State Building? America's mounting medical debt. Join the fight! buff.ly/Rt60C4S
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
New Futures is now a part of One Nation, Overcharged, a nationwide movement speaking up for a health care system that puts people first and works for everyone. Sign up for @onenationovercharged.com and join the fight to get health care right. ➡️ secure.everyaction.com/YtIY8ax-gk-M...
Text graphic on a blue background reads "We deserve a healthcare system that puts people over profits." In the word "profits", the letter "o" is crossed out with an x. Above, the word "people" is underlined. A yellow button at the bottom says "Join the fight"
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🏠 HB 1336 would let NH landlords require an extra month's rent from tenants with low credit and a past eviction— $6,072 before move-in on a $2,024 apartment. New Futures is part of the coalition urging Gov. Ayotte to veto this bill. www.unionleader.com/news/politic...
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Governor urged to veto bill requiring some tenants to pay more upfront
A diverse coalition of 40 groups — from advocates for veterans, domestic violence victims, the disabled and senior citizens — urged Gov. Kelly Ayotte to veto legislation (HB 1336) to
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Our healthy aging team hit the road to Antrim for an advocacy training. Thank you to the Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center for hosting us! Let us know in the comments where we should head next 👇
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
NH's new Medicaid work requirements take effect in 2027. Even with exemptions, lawmakers are worried qualified recipients could lose coverage due to burdensome documentation requirements. We share those concerns. Learn more from WMUR ⬇️ www.wmur.com/article/new-...
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New Hampshire lawmakers work to align federal Medicaid work requirements with state law
New Hampshire lawmakers and state officials are working on the transition to a new work requirement in the state's Medicaid program.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Meet Andrea Brochu — a mother, advocate, and community voice from Jefferson, NH. 🩵 After navigating one of the hardest chapters of her family's life, she made it her mission to ensure no family fights alone. 🔗 Read her story at new-futures.org/post/Advocate-Andre…. #NHFamilies
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🏥 Has Concord Hospital's acquisition of Laconia and Franklin Hospitals affected your costs, access, or care quality? Share your experience at the NH Healthcare Consumer Protection Advisory Commission's public meeting Wednesday, June 24, 4:30–6:30pm! www.doj.nh.gov/sites/g/file...
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Happy Juneteenth! A day to celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and recommit to building communities where everyone can truly thrive. At New Futures, that vision drives our work every day. #Juneteenth #Advocacy
Graphic with bold text reading 'Honoring Juneteenth – Freedom Day' on a light background, framed by a black border with colorful red, teal, and yellow geometric shapes and star confetti. The New Futures logo appears at the bottom.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
NH caregivers can now dial 2-1-1 for free, 24/7 access to AARP and United Way's Caregiver Support Program — local resources, respite care, and real help. #CaregiverSupport #211
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AARP Caregiving 211
AARP and United Way have teamed up to help you find local resources and support.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
How will NH Medicaid changes affect you, your family, and your work? 🗓️ Join NH Medicaid Matters NEXT WEEK for a conversation in Nashua, NH on June 17th at 5:30 pm at Harbor Care! Refreshments provided. 🔗 Register now: rebrand.ly/medicaidnashua. #NHPolitics #Medicaid
Medicaid Community Conversation event banner for Nashua, NH, announcing a June 17, 2026 meeting at Harbor Care about changes to Medicaid affecting Granite State families.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
NH Gives 2026 is a wrap, and we couldn't be more grateful. 🙏 53 donors came together to raise $14,670 to help NH communities speak up for what matters. We are honored by your support, inspired by your generosity, and excited about the work ahead. THANK YOU!! 🩵❤️ #NHGives
A graphic celebrating NH Gives 2026 results for New Futures. Text reads "Thank You!! Your generosity had a huge impact: $14,670 raised, 53 donors. Your support helps NH communities speak up for what matters." A megaphone graphic says "Speaking up for what MATTERS." Collage of photos shows advocates, community members, and staff at events including legislative meetings and a youth holding a "Mental Health Matters for All Kids" sign.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
New Futures Board member Glenn Quinney has spent his career serving on boards and committees, and he says he's never encountered an organization quite like New Futures.🩵 Glenn is making a gift during NH Gives, and he hopes you will too: www.nhgives.org/organization/newfut…. #NHGives
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🌟 Sarah, our Community Engagement Coordinator for public health and prevention, believes every Granite Stater deserves a voice in the policies that shape their community. Your gift during NH Gives helps make sure NH policy reflects all of us: www.nhgives.org/organization/newfut….
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🎯 If we receive 12 donors by 1 pm, we'll unlock an additional $1,500 in challenge funds! While you fuel yourself at lunch, take a quick moment to fuel our advocacy work. No gift is too small! Even $5 or $10 will help us unlock this bonus 👉 www.nhgives.org/organization/newfut…. #NHGives
A New Futures "Lunch Hour Power Challenge" NH Gives fundraising graphic. Three smiling people sit at a table with child care advocacy materials. Text reads "Help Us Unlock $1,500" with a goal of 12 donors. Features the NH Gives logo and event dates June 9–10, 2026.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Judith believes every older adult deserves the supports and services they need to live with dignity in their community. And she's working every day to make that a reality in NH. From now until 11am, your gift TRIPLES 👉 www.nhgives.org/organization/new-fu…. #NHGives
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Jake works directly with advocates and people with lived experience, and he's seen firsthand how powerful a single story can be in shaping NH's laws. 👉 Make a gift to help amplify those voices at the State House: nhgives.org/organizations/new-futures-inc. #NHGives #SpeakingUpForWhatMatters
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Our VP of Communications, Sammi, believes every Granite Stater deserves the tools and information they need to speak up on the issues that affect their lives. 👉 Make your gift now to help keep this work going: www.nhgives.org/organization/new-fu…. #NHGives #SpeakingUpForWhatMatters
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🚀 NH Gives is underway, and for the next 2 hours, your donation to New Futures will be TRIPLED! 💥 Give $50 and it becomes $150. At New Futures, we believe advocacy belongs to everyone. Help make that possible 👉 nhgives.org/organizations/new-futures-inc. #NHGives #SpeakingUpForWhatMatters
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
What do the data tell us about how children and families are faring in NH? The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from our partner @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social uses trusted data to show where kids are making progress across four domains. Visit aecf.org/databook to explore the latest data.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
How will NH Medicaid changes affect you, your family, and your work? 🗓️ Join NH Medicaid Matters for a conversation in Nashua, NH on June 17th at 5:30 pm at Harbor Care! Refreshments provided. 🔗 Register now: rebrand.ly/medicaidnashua. #NHPolitics #Medicaid
Medicaid Community Conversation event banner for Nashua, NH, announcing a June 17, 2026 meeting at Harbor Care about changes to Medicaid affecting Granite State families.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Happy #603Day, New Hampshire! ⛰️ Today, we're shouting out every advocate, partner, and Granite Stater who's been working throughout the year to make NH a place where we can all live, work, and thrive. #PolicyChange #NHPolitics
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
As NH Gives approaches, you might be wondering: with so many incredible nonprofits, how do I choose? Our suggestion is to make a plan! We hope New Futures makes your list. Bookmark our page and get ready to give in ONE week: www.nhgives.org/organization/new-fu…. #NHPolitics #NHGives
Promotional graphic from New Futures for NH Gives (June 9–10, 2026), titled "Your NH Gives Plan." It encourages donors to choose three organizations to support: a local organization in your town, a regional organization serving your community, and a statewide organization working to create lasting change — with a note that New Futures hopes to make your list.
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New Futures @newfuturesnh.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Advocacy is for all of us. 🩵 At New Futures, we help everyday Granite Staters speak up for themselves, their neighbors, and their communities. Support us during NH Gives on June 9-10: nhgives.org/organization/new-futures-inc. #NHGives #SpeakingUpForWhatMatters #NHPolitics
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