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<a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Griswold Home Care</a>, the non-medical home care franchise with 168 locations nationwide, is founded on the core value of “<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/griswoldness-what-griswold-home-care-targets-in-prospective-franchisees-2716505#stories">Griswoldness</a>,” an emphatic and community-driven mindset held by all franchisees. Perhaps no one epitomizes that quality more than <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-running-76739330?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Michele Running</a>, a Libertyville, Illinois resident and Griswold Home Care franchisee who recently hosted health care professionals at her home to raise awareness of the risks of lung cancer.<h4>Michele Running’s Lung Cancer Awareness Event</h4>In 2017, Running was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, which has recently progressed to stage 4. As a healthy, active nonsmoker, the diagnosis came as a surprise to Running, who eventually learned her cancer was actually a result of an ALK gene mutation, which is very aggressive and rare, representing about 3–5% of lung cancer cases. For the last four years she has undergone treatment at NorthShore University Health System’s Kellogg Cancer Center.But Running didn’t let her health condition hinder her passion for giving back to those in need, and her eye-opening diagnosis showed her the importance of raising lung cancer awareness. In August, Running organized an event in her community by teaming up with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNdvz2NISs4&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Heidi and Pierre Onda</a> from Colorado, the founders of <a href="https://www.thewhiteribbonproject.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The White Ribbon Project™</a>, an advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness of lung cancer.“The White Ribbon Project was started when Heidi was diagnosed with lung cancer and her husband made her a wooden white ribbon to hang on her door and raise awareness,” said Running. “She posted a picture of it on a lung cancer awareness site, and people started to reach out to her to order their own. They've made about 600 ribbons so far. Since then, folks have offered to host events across the U.S. to make more ribbons.”&nbsp;Running’s event brought 30 people — lung cancer patients, nurses, loved ones who have lost someone to lung cancer — together spending the day making over 120 ribbons. Those ribbons will be presented to newly diagnosed lung cancer patients, medical professionals and local organizations that serve cancer patients.<h4>How Griswold Home Care Franchisees Give Back to Their Communities</h4>As a Griswold Home Care franchisee, Running’s recent lung cancer awareness event certainly isn’t the first time she has set out to help people in her Libertyville community. In fact, she says the ability to give back was one of the primary reasons she originally joined Griswold Home Care nearly two decades ago.“I used to have a career in workers’ compensation, trying to help people get back to work after they were injured,” said Running. “I was helping a client get a job by searching in the paper and saw some home care franchise opportunities. I started researching all the agencies around at the time, and I loved that Griswold was all about serving people instead of just making money. I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Jean Griswold, and she is truly amazing. Her motto is ‘people before profit.’ She believed if you serve the community, everything will fall in place.”<a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/about-us/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dr. Jean Griswold</a> established this culture of caring when she founded Griswold Home Care in 1982, the first non-medical home care franchise in the country. Dr. Jean was a woman of deep faith, and as someone confined to a wheelchair due to multiple sclerosis, she understood firsthand the importance of quality in-home care and set out to help homebound clients across the country. While she passed away in 2017 at the age of 86, her core mission <a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/griswold-home-cares-jean-griswold-foundation-launches-annual-fundraising-campaign-benefitting-caregivers-everywhere-2716318#brand-latest-stories">remains at the heart</a> of the Griswold brand.&nbsp;Today, Running owns two Griswold Home Care locations in Illinois. Over the past 20 years of ownership, she says her franchise has allowed her to honor Dr. Jean’s legacy and help better the lives of many members of her community.&nbsp;“We had a client who was in hospice and given only two weeks to live, and we sent an <a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/griswold-home-care-launches-care-with-us-campaign-to-shine-a-light-on-caregivers-2716293#featured">amazing caregiver</a> who gave her something to live for,” said Running. “That client ended up living for two more years. Everyday, we get regular calls from family members thanking us for the great work we do. A lot of agencies aren't willing to take cases with low hours, but we're willing to help whenever we can. We even sent a caregiver to a wedding because one of our clients couldn't go alone.”<h4>Why Now is the Time to Join Griswold Home Care</h4>The senior population is increasing rapidly in the United States, with the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/info-2018/older-population-increase-new-report.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AARP</a> reporting that about 20% of the population will be 65 years old or older by the year 2040. Today, with the COVID-19 pandemic creating an <a href="https://www.caringseniorservice.com/blog/how-covid-19-will-impact-the-future-of-home-care?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">even greater demand</a> for safe, comfortable and quality home care, Griswold Home Care’s differentiated and empathetic approach is more needed than ever. The brand uses a unique science-based assessment tool to measure and evaluate the client’s cognitive function to determine engagement steps and match them with caregivers, who provide <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/homemaking-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">homemaking</a>, <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/personal-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">personal care</a>, <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/companion-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">companion care</a>, <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/hospice-care-and-palliative-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">hospice care</a>, <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/respite-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">respite care</a>, <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/live-in-overnight-home-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">live-in overnight care</a> and more.Now, as the Griswold Home Care franchise system continues to expand, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/griswoldness-what-griswold-home-care-targets-in-prospective-franchisees-2716505">compassionate and inspiring individuals</a> like Running have the opportunity to join a proven brand, take control of their destiny and provide an invaluable service to their community.&nbsp;“Griswoldness is not one single thing,” said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-slupecki-08b2288/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CEO Michael Slupecki</a>. “It’s an outlook. It’s about empathy. It means having the drive to give back to your community and to help people live their lives with dignity and respect. That’s what we look for in a franchisee candidate, and Michele Running is a great example of someone who takes that outlook even when times are hard.”Franchise opportunities range from $108,181-$181,431, including a $49,500 franchise fee. For more information about franchising with Griswold, please visit: <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/investment-info/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=libertyville-griswold-franchisee-with-lung-cancer-hosts-ribbon-build-to-benefit-local-patients-and-organizations-2716856" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/investment-info/.</a>

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BLUE BELL, Pa. —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold</a>, the leading non-medical in-home care franchise, announced the winter 2026 recipients of its National Caregiver Scholarship Program in honor of National Caregivers Day on Feb. 20, 2026. The program, administered in partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/">Jean Griswold Foundation</a>, awarded its largest scholarship class to date, with 32 scholarships awarded totaling more than $73,000.“We are really excited for the Winter Scholarships winners — this was our biggest year ever,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-latini-61835b2">Sarah Latini</a>, director of the Jean Griswold Foundation. “It really shows how far the message of the opportunity and its impacts are reaching across the country.”The scholarship recipients represent Caregivers at many stages of their education and professional journeys — from those pursuing CNA training to others advancing into nursing, gerontology, behavioral health, and graduate-level health care programs.“We have a wonderful representation of both men and women at different stages of their careers,” Latini said. “Many of them were touched by a personal experience of caring for a loved one or somebody in the community that inspired them to advance their careers.”This year’s winter scholarship recipients include Caregivers from across the country who plan to use their awards to pursue education and training in high-need care fields. Below are those associated with Griswold offices nationwide:<ul><li>Aries J. (San Antonio, Texas) — pursuing board-certified behavior analyst coursework.</li><li>Ayris W. (Gwynn Oak, Maryland) — pursuing certified nursing assistant/high school diploma pathway.</li><li>Elias A. (Washington, D.C.) — pursuing certified nursing assistant training.</li><li>Ester C. (Plano, Texas) — pursuing advanced geriatric care education.</li><li>Eturnity S. (San Antonio, Texas) — pursuing physical therapist assistant program.</li><li>Garine "Gigi" G. (Atlanta, Georgia) — pursuing registered nurse degree.</li><li>Grace M. (Greensburg, Pennsylvania) — pursuing bachelor's degree in gerontology and aging services.</li><li>Joycy B. (Baltimore, Maryland) — pursuing registered nurse degree.</li><li>Kawana S. (Camden County, New Jersey) — pursuing Master of Science in Nursing.</li><li>Nadine C. (Camden County, New Jersey) — pursuing licensed practical nurse degree.</li><li>Paulina P. (Plano, Texas) — pursuing certified nursing assistant certification.</li><li>Rachel C. (Honolulu, Hawaii) — pursuing Master of Social Work.</li><li>Shachana M. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — pursuing continuing education in nursing/care.</li><li>Symone B. (Cleveland, Ohio) — pursuing registered nurse degree.</li><li>Vilma F. (Montgomery County, Maryland) — pursuing certified medical assistant and Child Development Associate credential.</li></ul>Latini emphasized that the scholarship program is rooted in the values of Griswold’s founder — and in the belief that Caregiver education strengthens families and communities.“Dr. Jean Griswold believed in continuing one’s education throughout one’s life,” Latini said. “She herself got a PhD later in life and was always encouraging staff to advance in their careers. We feel strongly that we are continuing her legacy by providing scholarships for Caregivers. We really feel we are living out her legacy with this scholarship program.”The program also reflects the urgent workforce needs facing health care today, especially in nursing and direct care roles.“In the health care field, there is a strain and a need for people to enter the nursing field in particular,” Latini said. “We see the pipeline as a direct line to the nursing fields. There is a lot going on right now, and we know that these frontline workers are essential to our communities.”The Jean Griswold Foundation surpassed a major milestone in annual scholarship support last year, a benchmark it aims to reach again in 2026.“In 2025, we gave away over $100,000 in scholarships total,” Latini said. “It is our goal to give away the same amount in the next year. Since we started in 2022, we’ve given 135 scholarships, and that totals over $300,000 awarded overall.”Applications for the Summer 2026 scholarship cycle opened Feb. 1 and close on March 31, 2026. For more information about the National Caregiver Scholarship Program and eligibility, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/scholarship">https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/scholarship</a>.&nbsp;Your support makes our Caregiver Scholarship possible:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/donate#waystodonate">https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/donate#waystodonate</a>.ABOUT THE JEAN GRISWOLD FOUNDATIONHonoring the founder of Griswold Home Care, Dr. Jean Griswold, The Jean Griswold Foundation is a public non-profit whose primary goal is to support Caregivers. Funds raised through private donors, corporations, franchisees, and employees will focus on Caregiver education through scholarships. The Jean Griswold Foundation believes that everyone deserves to age with dignity and the availability of quality Caregivers is the key to achieving this goal. By supporting the profession of caregiving in all its forms, communities across the nation will be happier and healthier places to live. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org">www.JeanGriswoldFoundation.org</a>.ABOUT GRISWOLDWith over 200 locations across 30 states, Griswold is one of the country’s top home care companies, providing and referring professional, compassionate Caregivers around the clock. Griswold’s “Live Assured” promise gives both clients and their loved ones peace of mind, so they can live without the weight of worry. Griswold helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age, onset of illness, or post-surgery recovery through services including companion care, home services, personal care, and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, the company has maintained its founder’s profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions. Griswold has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500® and named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best of Home Care® Endorsed National Provider. For more information, visit<a href="http://www.griswoldcare.com">&nbsp;www.GriswoldCare.com</a> or call 215.402.0200.

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Sisters&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/why-two-sisters-chose-now-to-build-a-purpose-driven-home-care-business-with-griswold-2730847">Manar Landis and Maha Zirn-Kashoor</a> have brought decades of medical, caregiving and humanitarian experience to Oklahoma City by opening a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/oklahoma-city-north/">Griswold franchise</a>. Launched in October, their business matches seniors with caregivers who provide nonmedical support ranging from occasional weekly visits to 24-hour care. Both sisters say their long careers with organizations like the United Nations, UNICEF and major Oklahoma health systems, along with their personal experience caring for their own aging family members, made home care a natural next step.A major part of their work is helping seniors overcome the reluctance to accept assistance. Zirn-Kashoor notes that many elderly people insist they can manage alone, but once they experience the support, it becomes “life-changing.” The sisters emphasize that the goal is to help older adults remain independent and safe at home, tailoring care plans to each individual’s needs — whether that’s personal care, companionship, transportation, help after surgery or even small touches like doing hair and makeup. With about 90% of clients living at home and many having no nearby family, they see their services as an essential part of the continuum of care.Their franchise is only the second&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">Griswold</a> location in Oklahoma, joining the first office in Tulsa, with a third opening soon in Edmond. The sisters say there is still a lack of awareness — even among physicians — about senior home care options, which often leads to preventable hospital readmissions. They aim to close that gap, positioning home care as a vital complement to the health care system.As demand for senior support grows, driven by a rapidly aging U.S. population, the sisters see strong potential for impact and business growth. Their new venture already employs 16 people and is expanding.&nbsp;Read the original article from The Journal Record&nbsp;<a href="https://journalrecord.com/2025/12/05/griswold-home-care-oklahoma-city-senior-services/">here</a>. To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info</a>.

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<h2>Home for the Holidays: How Griswold Helps Families Stay Connected and Cared For During the Most Important Time of Year</h2>With families gathering and adult children returning home, Griswold provides the support, assurance and compassionate care seniors need to safely age in place.The holiday season is often filled with joy, tradition and long-awaited time with loved ones. But for many families, it also becomes the moment they realize a parent or aging relative needs more support at home. As adult children return for the holiday season after months away, changes in mobility, mood, hygiene or daily functioning can become more visible. And according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-mentzer-a000aab6">Ron Mentzer</a>, operations manager for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold Home Care</a> for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/cumberland-county-nj/">Cumberland County</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/philadelphia-center-city/">Philadelphia Center City</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/blair-county/">Blair County</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/northern-vermont/">Northern Vermont</a>, that’s exactly why this time of year is one of the most important and busiest for home care agencies.“You have families coming home to visit mom and dad. If they aren’t seeing them regularly, they may see a decline that wasn’t there maybe six months ago,” Mentzer said. “They see a need because mom and dad aren’t raising their hands themselves to ask for help.”For&nbsp;<a href="https://griswoldhomecarefranchise.com/">Griswold</a>, supporting families during the holidays is about more than providing care. It’s about restoring roles, preserving dignity and helping loved ones enjoy meaningful time together.<h2>Rooted in Service: A Personal Mission</h2>Mentzer’s commitment to compassionate care began long before he joined Griswold. “My mother worked in a retirement community, and I saw her model gifts of service,” he said. “She cared for people for a living, and then came home and cared for our family through end of life for her own parents and my father’s parents.”That experience shaped his philosophy, especially in his support for Caregivers themselves.“I saw how my mom served everyone else but didn’t always take the time to care for herself,” he said. “It’s very important for me that all of our employees know they must care for themselves first. The people who work in home care were born with that gift of service, and that’s really part of my why.”Although his background is in operations management for major telecommunications companies like DIRECTV, Comcast and Amazon, Mentzer says he was drawn to Griswold specifically because the work felt meaningful.“This is a different field for me, but it is mission-driven in nature, which pulls on my heart and aligns well with my upbringing.”Today, he helps oversee operations for four&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold">Griswold</a> locations owned by a close friend, creating systems that streamline and scale care while preserving the human connection at the center of the brand.<h2>When Families Notice Their Loved One Needs Support</h2>For many families, the holidays are the first time they’re truly able to assess how an aging parent is doing day-to-day. That’s why Griswold sees a seasonal spike in inquiries each November and December.“When people come home for Thanksgiving or Christmas, that’s often when they notice changes — and we receive a lot of phone calls as a result,” Mentzer said. “Our goal is to bring assurance not just to the client, but to the siblings, spouses and children worried about them.”Often, seniors don’t ask for help themselves. “People want to remain as independent as possible — that’s what everyone wants at the end of the day,” Mentzer said.&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/how-griswold-empowers-families-and-franchisees-during-national-home-care-hospice-month-2730755#featured">That’s where Griswold steps in</a> to bridge the gap between independence and safety, offering support that feels natural, respectful and dignified.<h2>Restoring Family Roles: “Be the Child Not the Caregiver”</h2>One of the biggest emotional challenges families face is balancing Caregiving with simply being family.&nbsp;“Sometimes it’s hard when you’re the Caregiver&nbsp;and the family member,” Mentzer said. “We want you to be the daughter without also being the Caregiver. We provide that support so the family member can be the family member.”That relief can transform a holiday experience. Instead of managing medication reminders or worrying about falls, families can focus on connection, memories and quality time.“Just like with my mom, I saw how Caregiving takes a toll over time,” Mentzer said. “If we can come in and provide professional, concierge, white-glove assistance, we can help families experience the holiday season the way it should be — together.”<h2>The Three Layers of Griswold’s Holiday Care</h2>Mentzer describes Griswold’s services in three interconnected categories, all of which tend to play a major role during the holidays.<ol><li>Homemaking Services:&nbsp;Preparing holiday meals, tidying up, doing laundry and helping with small tasks can make a big difference in a senior’s comfort and safety.</li><li>Companionship:&nbsp;Many older adults see their social circles shrink, especially in winter. “Having someone to correspond with regularly means a lot to a senior citizen,” Mentzer said. Companionship also includes escorting clients to doctor appointments, the grocery store or even holiday events.</li><li>Personal Care:&nbsp;Bathing, grooming, hygiene and other activities of daily living often become more challenging and more noticeable during holiday visits. Griswold provides dignified support to help seniors feel like themselves.</li></ol>“Griswold’s approach to everything is relational,” Mentzer said. “We don’t take it for granted when someone allows us to come into their home. We want to bring assurance to the client, the family and the community.”<h2>When Griswold&nbsp;Is the Family</h2>Not every senior has family nearby. Many have adult children living across the country or even across the world.“Some people don’t have family local. The kids may have moved away. We have one client whose daughter lives in Europe, so we really are the family,” Mentzer said.And sometimes, the most meaningful moments of the season come from Griswold Caregivers noticing a need and stepping in.“We had a veteran over Thanksgiving who lives alone,” Mentzer said. “One of our Caregivers asked if she could move her weekly meeting to Thursday so he wouldn’t be alone on Thanksgiving. She saw that need and wanted to be there for him. We want to be the difference maker in somebody’s life. If you can make a difference in one individual’s day, that’s what it’s all about. We want to help people age in place with dignity. At the end of the day, that’s what everyone wants — to remain as independent as possible, supported by people who care.”For more information on Griswold’s in-home care services or to explore care options for the new year, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://griswoldcare.com">GriswoldCare.com</a>.

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