Expansion will add the Solinsky Equine & Recreation Center and the Solinsky Empowerment Center to the Campus, creating new spaces for wellness, recreation, and supportive services
FRANKLIN, N.H. — Easterseals NH invites community members, Veterans, military families, first responders, local leaders, and supporters to celebrate the groundbreaking of Phase II of the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 27 Holy Cross Road, Franklin, NH.
Phase II will expand the Campus with the addition of the Solinsky Equine & Recreation Center and the Solinsky Empowerment Center, creating new opportunities for healing, connection, and personal growth. The expansion will include dedicated space for Easterseals NH Veterans Count care coordination, art and music therapy, equine-assisted services, recreational programming, service dog training, classrooms, and challenge-based activities that further the campus mission of wellness, resilience, and support.
Construction has begun with completion anticipated in summer 2027.
The event is free and open to the community. Guests are asked to RSVP by Friday, July 24, at https://militaryveteranscampusnh.org/events/phase-ii-groundbreaking/.
Guests are invited to arrive at 10:00 a.m. for networking, followed by a speaking program at 10:30 a.m. An elevated lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m., with campus tours, ceremonial photos, and additional activities to follow.
The event marks an exciting milestone in the continued growth of the 15-acre campus, which serves military members, Veterans, first responders, and their families through affordable housing, wellness programming, recreation, and supportive services.
“This groundbreaking represents our continued commitment to those who have served our communities and our country,” said Maureen Beauregard, President & CEO of Easterseals NH.
“As the campus continues to grow, we’ll be able to expand the programs, services, and opportunities that help military members, Veterans, first responders, and their families heal, connect, and thrive at all stages of their journey.”
About Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus
The Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin, NH, is a first-of-its-kind center in New Hampshire, providing military members, Veterans, and their families with housing, essential services, and recreation — all in one place. Spanning 15 acres, next to a rail trail and the Merrimack River, the campus offers affordable housing, a hub for military support organizations, and access to a variety of outdoor activities.
Located on campus, the Bernadine Herron Center offers a flexible event and retreat space to rent and 22 carefully-appointed guest rooms for people participating in retreats who need overnight accommodations. The Campus offers opportunities for nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses, to host gatherings, trainings, and events. In Phase II, the Campus will feature the Solinsky Equine & Recreation Center and the Solinsky Empowerment Center. With these spaces for healing, connection, and growth, this Campus ensures those who served receive the care and community they deserve. https://militaryveteranscampusnh.org
About Easterseals NH
Established in 1936, Easterseals NH provides exceptional services to ensure that all people of all abilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. Throughout New Hampshire, the organization serves the diverse needs of more than 14,000 children, adults, seniors, and Veterans with a wide range of abilities and needs each year. The organization does this through comprehensive, outcome-driven services and programs covering early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, family and physical disability services, substance use treatment, and care coordination.
For more information, visit eastersealsnh.org or follow us @EastersealsNH on Facebook.
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