Lou and Lutza Smith

• exemplifies a philosophy of service that recognizes the inherent value of skillful parenting and healthy families in shaping a child’s future
  
• demonstrates a management capacity to operate family support services in a challenging environment
  
• provides a program delivery system of exceptional quality
  
• offers leadership in the community

A legacy of support for children and families
Lou and Lutza Smith were philanthropists with a special interest in children and families. Throughout their lives, the Smiths contributed generously to many local, regional, and national charities supporting the welfare of children and families.

Upon their death, a portion of their estate helped to establish the Lou and Lutza Smith Charitable Foundation, with the goal of continuing their legacy of support.

In 1996, the Smith Foundation awarded $500,000 to the New Hampshire Children’s Trust Fund, enabling the Fund to complete an endowment fundraising campaign, which included matching funds from the State of New Hampshire. In making the award, the Trustees of the Smith Foundation recognized the work of the Children’s Trust Fund in successfully creating public-private partnership to prevent child abuse and neglect, and promote healthy families.

Part of this gift from the Smith Foundation endows the Lou and Lutza Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families.

The 2008 Application Process

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2008. Click here to download the 2008 Smith Award application (pdf and word documents):

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Save the Date!

2008 Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families

The 2008 Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families will feature two days of events as the NH Children's Trust Fund partners with Jack Levine, founder of the 4Generations Institute. Read Jack's inspirational spring letter here. To download the brochure with complete events details, click here.

Calls to Action: Powering Prevention

May 12 & 13, 2008

Professional Development Seminar:

"Positioning for Success: Key strategies for reaching public awareness and resource goals"

Monday, May 12   12:00-3:00 p.m.

Casey Family Services, Concord

Limit of 50 participants

Smith Award Celebration

Monday, May 12  4:30-6:30 p.m.

Red River Theatre

11 South Main Street, Concord

There is no charge but reservations must be made--theatre space is limited.

Business Breakfast:

"Investment Imperative: Prudent ways to ensure our families' and children's successful futures"

Tuesday, May 13  7:30-9:00 a.m.

Northeast Delta Dental, Concord

For business leaders only.

Parent Advocacy Day

"Advocacy Lessons Learned at My Grandmother's Kitchen Table"

Tuesday, May 13  9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Red River Theatre, Concord

RSVP by May 6 by emailing info@nhctf.org

Previous Smith Award Winners