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Celebrates 40th Birthday and Launches National Caregiver Scholarship Program
The in-home senior-care brand celebrates turning 40 in 2022 by paying it forward, offering up to $2,000 to qualified caregivers who intend to further their education in a care-related field. Meeting critical homecare needs for seniors has been at the heart of Griswold Home Care since its founding 40 years ago, which is why it’s no surprise that the Jean Griswold Foundation is continuing that mission by launching a National Caregiver Scholarship Program. At least five scholarships will be awarded to qualified caregivers throughout the year. “We’re so grateful to the caregivers and excited about being able to support them in their careers,” says Maryanne Murray, chairperson of the Jean Griswold Foundation. “It’s our way of supporting passionate individuals who can help carry on Dr. Jean’s legacy of care.” Dr. Jean Griswold, affectionately known as “Dr. Jean,” began Griswold Home Care in 1982 after being confined to a wheelchair due to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. She understood all too well the desire for adults with disabilities, illness and injuries to remain comfortably at home while receiving care. Today, the brand has since grown to more than 170 independent franchise units in 30 states. 30 Franchising MAGAZINE USA
In 2010, Dr. Jean took her mission to give back further and started the foundation as a private nonprofit to support caregiving organizations in times of hardship. Until this year, funds raised through private donors, corporations, franchisees and employees had been primarily awarded to individuals and programs dedicated to senior care – such as Meals on Wheels, Lutheran Social Services and other nonprofits that “supported our mission of aging with dignity,” Murray says – but
