Who We Are
The HNHfoundation was formed as the result of the merger between Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Hampshire and Matthew Thornton Health Plan. The Foundation, incorporated in October of 1997, is organized and operates exclusively for charitable purposes.
Our Mission
The mission of HNHfoundation is to evaluate and promote access to quality health and dental insurance coverage and healthy lifestyles for the residents of New Hampshire. We accomplish this through our grantmaking and partnering with stakeholders aligned with our mission.
Our Vision
The people of New Hampshire will have access to health and dental insurance coverage and engage in healthy lifestyles that will reduce the potential for disease and injury.
Our Values
Children and their families are our priority in pursuing our mission of promoting access to affordable health and dental insurance coverage, healthy lifestyles and public awareness of health issues.
We support innovative projects that will facilitate systemic change in communities and the health care system--projects with a potential for broad impact and measurable, long-term benefit.
We value our independence as a decision-making body, but we believe that the best way to bring about systemic change is through collaboration and constructive engagement with stakeholders in the health care system, including government.
We conduct business in an environment of respect for diversity, awareness of the importance of public involvement and ongoing involvement with grantees, and commitment to be accountable to the broader needs of the community.
We will conduct our business in a manner that is financially responsible and that preserves the founding endowment.
For more detailed information about the history, formation, and development of the HNHfoundation, read our history under the Publications tab.
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or call us at 603-229-3260.
