
2026 Goals
Raise $100,000 for charitable care for Home Health and Hospice patients who are uninsured and underinsured and to raise an additional $20,000 to provide monthly community health clinics at local senior centers.
Fundraising Events:
Franklin VNA & Hospice conducts multiple fundraisers throughout the year to support our mission. They include:
- NH Gives
- Annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9 m. at Paul Smith Elementary School in Franklin.
- Annual Fisher Cats baseball game in the summer.
- Annual Hospice Ball on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 5-10 m. at the Newfound Lake Inn. This is an amazing night of dinner and dancing.
- Giving Tuesday
Visit franklinvna.org/fundraisers/ or call 603-934-3454 for more information on events and learn about upcoming sponsorship or volunteer opportunities.
Giving Opportunities:
There are many opportunities to support Franklin VNA & Hospice:
- General Donations: show support by making a gift.
- Tribute Donations: remember a loved one, thank a caregiver or honor special occasions.
- Sponsorships: support one of our fundraising events through corporate sponsorships
- Endowments: provide ongoing financial stability through special gift.
- Events: participate in one of our fundraising events
- Major gifts: support both a passion of yours and a priority of Franklin VNA & Hospice’s with a gift of $10,000+.
- Planned gifts: leave a legacy to Franklin VNA & Hospice through your estate plans.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We are always looking for volunteers! Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Attend our five-week Hospice Volunteer training in the Spring or fall to become a Hospice volunteer.
- Volunteer during the United Way Day of Caring in the Spring and fall in our Hospice garden.
- Become a corporate partner, raising and donating money, or participating in events.
- Become a member of our board of directors.
Board Officers / Board Members
Michael J. Foss
Chair
Franklin Fire Department
Virginia Blackmer, APRN
Vice Chair
Retired
Deborah Tessier
Treasurer
Retired
Cheri Caruso
Secretary
Bank of New Hampshire
Christopher Seufert, Esq
Seufert Law Office
Kathleen Kidder, APRN
Retired
Barbara Normandin, RN
Retired
Dan Darling
Franklin Opera House
Pam Hannan
Independence Financial
Advisors
Susan Chicoine
Retired
Jan Wickens
White Water Realty Group
Charitable Giving Guide
This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2026 Charitable Giving Guide.
To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.