(DURHAM, December 14, 2005) - Who gives? New Englanders top the list of generous givers, donating more to secular causes than other regions across the country. New Hampshire residents alone donated nearly half a billion dollars in 2003 (according to the most recent data available), with 80 percent of households contributing to charitable causes. When it comes to the percentage of residents contributing, not-so-stingy Granite Staters outpaced the rest of the nation by more than 15 percent.
A new segment of Outlook on Money, airing on NHPTV’s award-winning nightly program, NH Outlook, Monday, December 19th @ 7:30 p.m., identifies favorite charities and examines why New Hampshire citizens donate money to charitable causes.
The program profiles the Kaubris family of Dover, New Hampshire. They’ve made charitable giving part of their lifestyle. Beyond including charitable contributions as an important part of the family budget (even their two children donate part of their allowances!), the Kaubrises are active in a variety of local causes. Stan Kaubris has also developed a personal finance course for St. Thomas Aquinas High School, which encourages students to support their favorite charities.
NH Outlook host Beth Carroll also interviews local experts on the benefits of giving. Guests include Liz Hager, Executive Director, United Way; Mary Ellen Sheffield, NH Center for Non-Profits; Deborah Schachter, Charitable Foundation; and Marianne Jones, Executive Director, Women’s Fund of NH. They’ll discuss charitable tax deductions and provide guidance on giving in the Granite State.
Outlook on Money is a unique series designed to help people of all ages and income levels establish and maintain financial security. Whether it's learning to live on a budget, teaching children to spend and save wisely, planning for college and retirement, or starting your own business, “Outlook on Money” offers advice from experts around the state. These financial literacy segments are available for online viewing at www.nhptv.org/outlook/money.asp.
About New Hampshire Public Television: Beyond its award-winning local and national television programs, New Hampshire Public Television is a leader in education and community outreach. NHPTV provides instructional services for 206,000 students from kindergarten through high school; offers Ready To Learn programs and services for children preschool to age 8, parents, and early education professionals; and provides professional development programs and advanced technology training for educators in New Hampshire and neighboring states. For more information about NHPTV programs that entertain, educate and enrich, visit www.nhptv.org.
Beyond the 12 programs that will be broadcast in 2005-2006, “Outlook on Money” will be made available to schools, libraries, and community groups. Content for the series was contributed by 20 economic assistance and guidance organizations in the state, among them NH Jump$tart Coalition, Fannie CLAC and UNH Cooperative Extension.
NH Outlook, NHPTV’s award-winning nightly newsmagazine, is dedicated to statewide coverage of the people, places and politics that make the Granite State special. NH Outlook airs weeknights at 7:30 p.m., and again at 11:30 p.m., 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. NH Outlook programs are also available for viewing online at www.nhptv.org/outlook.
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