2025 Goals:

Our 2025 goals include becoming an engaged community member as we open our newest home in Rochester, NH, and welcoming more women into our intensive 90-day and transitional living programs. To see that through, we are embarking on a renovation project to turn 245 Rochester Hill Road into a comforting, safe and bright residential space for 14 women. We are eager to achieve our capital campaign goal of $2.5 million to see this project to completion, continuing to move our mission forward to have a home in every county in New Hampshire.

Fundraising Events:

Our signature Diamonds and Denim Gala will be held on October 3, 2025, at the Bedford Event Center in Bedford, NH. At this historically sold-out event, individuals and organizations come together to dine, bid, dance and celebrate the work of Dismas Home and the successes of the women who have transformed their lives. While some attendees have been impacted in one way or another by substance misuse, others are simply committed to moving the mission forward to help even more women across New Hampshire transform their lives. Regardless, everyone joining us at the Gala is changed by the night’s end.

Giving Opportunities:

There are various ways that businesses and individuals can support Dismas Home:

● New Hampshire Tax Credit opportunities to support our Courage to Change Capital Campaign
● Connections to foundations for grant opportunities
● Gifts of stock and individual philanthropy
● Sponsorship of outings, meals, projects, etc.
● Provide basic supplies for new residents
● Dental services are always needed for residents

Volunteer Opportunities:

We welcome volunteers to engage in our programs in a variety of ways:

● Organize an outing for the residents
● Have a company volunteer day at the Home to garden, do landscaping, complete a much-needed project, etc.
● Teach a skill, craft or other class to the residents

Board Officers   /   Board Members

Julie McCarthy-Brown
Co-chair
Retired

Santina Thibedeau
Co-chair
Milford, NH School District

Madeline Hutchings
Vice-chair
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green, PA

Carol McGarry
Treasurer
Retired

Mariette Young
Secretary
Retired

Arielle Andrews
New England Motorcycle Group

Casey Cavanaugh
St. Anselm College

Charlie Foss
Retired

Susan Geier
Consultant

Mark Hodapp
UKG

Persephanie L’Esperance
Grand Maison Recovery

Darren Schriever
SkyTerra Technologies

Charitable Giving Guide

This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2025 Charitable Giving Guide.

To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.