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Griswold scholarship goes to local caregiver
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Griswold scholarship goes to local caregiver

Tracy Grubbs, a caregiver for Griswold Home Care for Sussex & Kent Counties, was chosen as a recipient of one of the 13 scholarships awarded nationwide this year. Grubbs has been with Griswold for over five years and has extensive caregiving experience.

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Arizona Woman Earns Caregiver Scholarship
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Arizona Woman Earns Caregiver Scholarship

The pandemic led to a massive shortage of caregivers across the country, but now The Jean Griswold Foundation is trying to change that by handing out scholarships. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen introduces us to a Valley woman who got one.

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Worton caregiver awarded scholarship
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Worton caregiver awarded scholarship

Casey Hart, a Worton-based caregiver, was recently awarded $3,000 from the Griswold National Caregiver Scholarship Program. After facing her own health crisis in 2020, Hart gained a deeper understanding of her clients' needs and intends to use the scholarship to pursue an RN nursing degree.

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Jean Griswold Foundation is Giving Back to Caregivers
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Jean Griswold Foundation is Giving Back to Caregivers

For the Jean Griswold Foundation, furthering the needs of caregivers via scholarships is their tactic for supporting their community. This year, they changed up the formula to bring support to all caregivers, no matter where they work.

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Labor of Love Recognized
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Labor of Love Recognized

After becoming a caregiver for her grandmother at age 15, Joanna developed a passion for geriatric medicine. As a 2022 JGF Scholarship winner, she plans to use her grant towards her first year of medical school.

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How This Mother Passed on Her Deep Love of Griswold to Her Daughter
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How This Mother Passed on Her Deep Love of Griswold to Her Daughter

When Maryanne Murray first joined the Griswold Home Care family over 20 years ago under the leadership of Dr. Jean Griswold herself, she quickly learned a valuable lesson: "If you care about the people — the caregivers and clients — you will be a success." This caring attitude was repeated daily by Jean, and by leading with love, Murray says she quickly found her calling in helping seniors stay safely in their homes.

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Griswold’s new scholarship program honors caregivers, founder’s legacy
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Griswold’s new scholarship program honors caregivers, founder’s legacy

Each year, the foundation will be awarding five scholarships of up to $2,000 to deserving caregivers who wish to further their education in a care-related field. Applicants do not have to be associated with Griswold Home Care, and the funds will be paid directly to the institution where the caregiver will be receiving education. The foundation plans to announce its first set of scholarship recipients later this spring.

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Griswold Home Care Celebrates 40th Birthday, Launches National Caregiver Scholarship Program
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Griswold Home Care Celebrates 40th Birthday, Launches National Caregiver Scholarship Program

Meeting critical homecare needs for seniors has been at the heart of Griswold Home Care since its inception 40 years ago, which is why it’s no surprise that the Jean Griswold Foundation – named for the late founder of the country’s first non-medical homecare franchise – is continuing that mission by launching a National Caregiver Scholarship Program. At least five scholarships will be awarded to qualified caregivers throughout 2022.

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Griswold Home Care’s Jean Griswold Foundation Launches Annual Fundraising Campaign Benefitting Caregivers Everywhere
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Griswold Home Care’s Jean Griswold Foundation Launches Annual Fundraising Campaign Benefitting Caregivers Everywhere

The Foundation has set a goal of raising $75,000 by October 28, 2021, which coincides with the first ever Blue Jean Gala taking place at Griswold Home Care’s annual conference in Philadelphia. With support from Griswold Home Care employees, the Griswold International Board of Directors, franchise owners and staff, and private donors, it is hoped that the goal will not only be met but exceeded during the 12-week campaign.

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