Northeast Delta Dental

In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, host Tom Raffio welcomes JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, to discuss the organization's mission to preserve and share more than 350 years of Black history in the Granite State.

The conversation highlights the 20th Annual Black New England Conference, taking place October 23–24, and its theme, Shaping Tomorrow: Black Autonomy in an Age of Erasure. JerriAnne shares what attendees can expect, including engaging discussions on history, resilience, economic opportunity, and community empowerment; guided historical bus tours; and a keynote address by journalist and author Joy Reid.

Discover how the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is connecting communities, bringing overlooked stories to light, and using lessons from the past to help shape a more inclusive future.

Learn more at blackheritagetrailnh.org.

In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, President and CEO Tom Raffio welcomes Jennifer Beyer, Senior Manager of Corporate Giving, to celebrate 30 years of the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation  They discuss the Foundation’s impact on oral health across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, highlight recent grants supporting dental care and education, and share how community organizations can apply for funding.

Dawn Johnson, board member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and NAMI Survivor Voices speaker, joins Tom Raffio to discuss turning personal loss into advocacy and action. She shares how AFSP and NAMI are helping reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, create supportive communities, and give people the tools to recognize when someone may be struggling and start a potentially lifesaving conversation.

Tom Raffio sits down with Monique DeForge, Director of Development and Community Engagement at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, to explore how the museum is helping children and families learn, connect, and thrive through play. They discuss new exhibits, including a two-story climbing structure, along with early learning, social-emotional wellness, community outreach, and programs that make the museum accessible to families across New Hampshire.

This week on Northeast Delta Dental Radio, Tom welcomes Kathi Russ and Cindy Foote to talk about the fourth annual Pink Tie Gala benefiting the American Cancer Society. They share the inspiration behind this year’s “Mission Possible” theme, how the event has grown over the years, and the incredible community support that makes it all possible. Tune in to hear how a special night in Concord is bringing people together to have fun, honor those impacted by cancer, and support an important mission.

On this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, Tom Raffio sits down with New England College head football coach Kevin Kelly to talk about building the Pilgrims football program from the ground up. Coach Kelly shares lessons from more than four decades in football, the importance of patience and team culture, and his commitment to preparing student-athletes for success both on the field and in life. Plus, we get a look at what’s ahead for NEC football as the program continues to grow.

What does it take to prepare communities for disasters—and mobilize hundreds of volunteers when the unexpected happens? American Red Cross Regional Disaster Officer John Montes joins Tom Raffio on Northeast Delta Dental Radio to discuss disaster preparedness, home fire safety, the critical need for blood donations, and the volunteers helping neighbors across Northern New England and beyond.

Retirement is about more than finances—it’s about preparing for a longer life with purpose, connection and independence. AARP New Hampshire State Director Christina FitzPatrick joins Tom Raffio on Northeast Delta Dental Radio to share practical advice on navigating retirement, caregiving, housing and the choices that can help us age well.

In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, Tom Raffio sits down with Angie Lane, Executive Director of Red River Theatres in Concord, to explore how this nonprofit, independent cinema has become a community institution. As Red River approaches its 20th anniversary, Angie shares how its mission goes far beyond showing movies—using film to help people connect, engage, and grow.

The conversation covers Red River’s unique nonprofit model, the importance of members, sponsors, and community partnerships, and how the theater balances major new releases with independent films, classics, documentaries, and special programming. Angie also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how films are selected and why community input plays such an important role in keeping Red River a true local theater.

Tom Raffio interviews Kristen Welch, the director of development at National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Hampshire, whose mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy to all Granite Staters who have been affected by mental illness or suicide.