Give Where it is Needed Most
As a nonprofit organization, charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations support the mission of HCS.
There are many ways to show your support for your local visiting nurse, hospice, and community-based services provider:
Your Gift Matters
The mission of Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services (HCS) is to enable people to function throughout life at their optimal level of health, well-being and independence, according to their personal beliefs and choices.
Your gift supports a tradition of caring in southwestern New Hampshire that spans more than 115 years.
Thank you for helping to make our service possible.
Mission and Vision
Grow the philanthropic resources to flow abundantly to the HCS vital programs.
Your gift in support of Community Services at HCS helps us maintain essential and vital programs for our region:
Fostering Tomorrow’s Caregivers
The Barbara R. Duckett Scholarship Fund
Barbara Duckett served as President and CEO of HCS from 2000 to 2013.
During her tenure she was a strong advocate for professional development within the ranks of HCS staff, implementing programs that encourage and assist employees who pursue advanced degrees to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Comfort,
care and
support when
home is where
you want to be …
In honor of Barbara’s service and commitment, HCS created the Barbara R. Duckett Scholarship. It will be awarded each year to an HCS employee who is pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing, therapy, or social work.
Your gift to the Barbara R. Duckett Scholarship Fund is a tribute to Barbara’s legacy of service at HCS and a meaningful way to ensure that the most qualified caregivers are working in your community.
WHY THEY GIVE TO HCS
“As a Hospice Volunteer, as well as a community member, I witness the positive and powerful impact HCS has on many lives. Hospice support aids families in the transition as they deal with death. I was able to witness the community services Home Healthcare, Hospice, and Community Services has given to a close friend of mine – physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more. I was moved by the compassionate, professional care that each individual gave. My friend would have fallen between the cracks. The organization and workers enrich the quality of life for all they serve. We are fortunate to have them. You will know when you need them!”
“I give to HCS because they provided a nurse’s aide when I needed help caring for my mother in law. The hospice nurse was there for our family when my husband’s life came to its end. Now the monthly Friendly Meals in Westmoreland helps me keep in touch with my friends. I give to HCS so in the future others may have the benefits I have had.”
“Our appreciation for HCS began after moving to Keene in the 70’s when Mary worked on the Annual Appeal for the Keene VNA. We watched the transition of this small agency consisting of three RN’s, as it grew and developed into the multi service provider that it is today. In 1994, after moving an elderly parent into our home, HCS provided a wonderful home health aid and Meals on Wheels, which allowed Mary to continue to work. Thank you!
We have close friends who have experienced the invaluable compassionate care and support from the Hospice nurses. We support HCS so it will continue to be the vibrant organization it is today. We expect that our day will come when we will make the call to ask for care for ourselves and we know they will be there for us.”