Ethan DezotelleMay 19, 20212 minRemembering AudreyOne of our residents, Audrey Ward, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. She moved into Franklin Carriage House back in October 2020, a few...
Ethan DezotelleMay 14, 20211 minUnmaskingThe big news of the past couple days was word from the CDC that fully vaccinated people can now go about activities without wearing face...
Ethan DezotelleApr 30, 20211 minFranklin County Resource GuideOur friends at Support & Services at Home (SASH) have put together a handy list of social services available in Franklin County, and we...
Ethan DezotelleApr 5, 20213 minSigns of SpringNote: Be sure to read through to the end to view a photo gallery of recent events. The season of rebirth hit early this year. The...
Ethan DezotelleMar 22, 20212 minComing Out of Quarantine and HibernationAfter a year of quarantine that felt like a decade – not to mention a winter that seemed to last forever – we’re finally returning to...
Ethan DezotelleMar 8, 20213 minThank You, Franklin VotersIt was a really weird Town Meeting Day this year. For starters, there was no traditional Town Meeting in Franklin (or any other Vermont...
Ethan DezotelleFeb 24, 20213 minSupport for FHI Today Supports FHI TomorrowWe’ve requested a $5,000 appropriation from the town to help cover service fees at Franklin Carriage House. Earlier this week, I covered...
Ethan DezotelleFeb 22, 20212 minPlease Support Our Residents at Town MeetingTown Meeting Day is right around the corner, and the residents of Franklin Carriage House need your support. Article 2 on the Franklin...
Ethan DezotelleFeb 3, 20211 minCelebrate Health, Hearts & Hippos with SASHFranklin Homestead & Carriage House is pleased to host the Enosburg-area Support & Services at Home (SASH) office. SASH works with...
Ethan DezotelleJan 29, 20211 minFirst FHI Newsletter Now AvailableWhere does the time go? Somehow a month has passed since I last posted something here on the blog. Yikes! I’ll try to do better as we...
Ethan DezotelleJan 16, 20212 minThanks for supporting Franklin Homestead & Carriage HouseDear Community, The Franklin Homestead, Inc., board of directors, residents, and staff would like to publicly express our deep gratitude...
Ethan DezotelleDec 30, 20201 minDarn Tough Seniors Receive 'Darn Tough' DonationWithout a doubt, 2020 was a year that kept us all on our toes. For residents at Franklin Carriage House, those toes will be warmer this...
Ethan DezotelleDec 23, 20204 minOn Giving and ReceivingThe saying goes that it’s better to give than receive. You hear it a lot during the holiday season, and it often gets relegated to cliché...
Ethan DezotelleDec 11, 20201 minSend 'Warmest Regards' to Residents This WinterIt’s no secret that winter in northern Vermont can be long, dark, and dreary. And that’s in a good year. This winter, all bets are off,...
Ethan DezotelleDec 7, 20203 minFrequently Asked Fundraising Questions“Why should I donate to this place you work for?” It’s a question that comes up quite often when fundraising for the nonprofit that...
Ethan DezotelleDec 1, 20202 minGiving TuesdayToday is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated globally to the act of providing for others who are in need. Someone on social media commented,...
Ethan DezotelleNov 30, 20202 minA Time of NeedAt this point it's a cliché to say that the past year has been challenging in ways we never expected. But some clichés are true, and...
Ethan DezotelleNov 16, 20201 minA Season of GratitudeIf ever there was a Thanksgiving to hone in and really focus on the everyday things that we’re grateful for, it’s this one. Conditions...
Ethan DezotelleNov 13, 20202 minVisitor Policy RevisionsWith cooler temperatures returning, we’re realizing little things here and there that need to be done so our homes are ready for winter....
Ethan DezotelleNov 9, 20203 minThoughts on Veterans DayIt’s difficult to keep track of everything these days, for any number of reasons. For example, did you know that today is Monday? I know!...