Pioneering the first-of-its-kind campus to serve those who served.
Situated on a 15-acre site in Franklin, the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus will be a center of excellence and the first-of-its-kind in New Hampshire. Designed and developed by PROCON, the campus will provide enhanced support for military community members and their families through access to a variety of services and recreation activities in one location.
Campus Overview
Thanks to the support of the state, Easterseals NH has leveraged $23M for the initial phase of this project, but in order to complete the campus, an additional $23M needs to be raised. It will take all of us working together to realize this important vision to the fullest and sustain the campus for future generations.
Phase I construction, including housing and the retreat center, is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025. Phase II, including the multi-purpose recreation center and maker’s space, will unfold dependent on raising the additional funds. Your generosity is critical to make this project a reality.
- Affordable housing: 30 units of permanent affordable rental housing for veterans
- Hub of services with meeting and event space: Co-location of multiple military service organizations to ensure continuum of care for each visitor to the campus; and opportunities to hold events/trainings
- Retreat center: 22 short-term rental bedrooms, some with kitchenettes
- Recreation components: Access to the rail trail and Merrimack River; a to-be-built multipurpose building for equine and dog therapy, rock climbing wall, ropes course, and more; a military themed playground; and outdoor performance stage.
Process
Easterseals NH convened a taskforce made up of representatives from the military and veteran community. Over the past several months, this taskforce attended site visits of similar projects across the region, interviewed dozens of people across the state who are connected to the military and veteran community, and conducted surveys of known providers throughout New Hampshire and military connected individuals to determine the highest needs for the campus.
Timeline
Construction of the affordable housing, hub of services, and of the retreat center began in October 2023, with a completion date in the summer of 2025.
Funding
Additional funds need to be raised to complete the retreat center, build the multipurpose therapeutic recreation building, build a military-themed playground, and build an outdoor performance stage. Easterseals NH will reach out to corporations, foundations, and individuals to help fund the campus. Naming opportunities are available. See below for more information.
MILITARY & VETERANS CAMPUS IINTERACTIVE MAP
Click the highlighted areas on the map to view photos and learn about the Military & Veterans Campus naming opportunities.
All images above are conceptual renderings developed by Procon and are subject to change
Gift Levels & Naming Opportunities
Bernadine Herron
Location
#
Small meeting room
1
Retreat bedroom Suites
21
Affordable Housing Unit
1
Wellness
1
Kitchen (tentative)
1
Space near kitchen/dining
1
Hub of Services
1
Conference Center
1
Reception/Lobby/Welcome
1
Blue Star Family Room
1
Gold Star Family Room
1
Naming of Building
1
Housing
Location
#
1 Bedroom
24
2 Bedroom
5
Lobby/Entrance
1
Laundry
1
Foyer near staircase
2
Central Stairs
1
Front door/vestibule
2
Center common space
1
Inside & outside elevator
1
Community gathering room
1
Henry naming
1
Webster naming
1
Other Opportunities
Location
#
Outdoor Seating, firepit
1
Honor Playground
1
Amphitheater
1
Admin Office Building
1
Clinical Services Building
1
Clinical Meeting Space
1
Multi-purpose Rec Center
1
Inside Ropes Course
1
In total there are over 60 opportunities. Let’s have a conversation to ensure the best fit for you.
Please reach out to Pamela Hawkes, Chief Development Officer, at 603.793.3858 or [email protected].
“HENRY” HOUSING
Building Amenities:
- Apartment Units (15) – Affordable housing for veterans.
- Most units are ADA compliant.
“WEBSTER” HOUSING
Building Amenities:
- Apartment Units (14) – Affordable housing for veterans and their families.
- Community Kitchen
- Community Living Room
THE CONNECTOR
Building Amenities:
- Accessible Elevator – Ensuring access to affordable housing buildings for all.
BERNADINE HERRON CENTER
Building Amenities:
- Welcome Center
- Hotel-Style Rooms (22)
- Conference & Meeting Rooms (3)
RECREATION / EQUINE CENTER
Building Amenities:
- Recreation Center
- Indoor Riding Arena
- Indoor Challenge Course 1
- Indoor Pool
- Paddock
- Dog Yard
VETERANS COUNT
Area Amenities:
- Counseling and emotional support
- Substance use disorders
- Housing stabilization
- Employment
- Legal assistance
- Aging and senior needs
- Disability services
- Transportation
- Budgeting and financial management
- Emergency financial assistance
MAKERS SPACE
Area Amenities:
- Shared workshop outfitted for various craftsmanship styles
- Tools, technology, and machinery for industrial and artisanal use
AMPHITHEATER
Area Amenities:
- Outdoor Performance Stage
- Outdoor Seating
- Fire Pit
HUB OF SERVICES
Area Amenities:
- Clinical mental health/counseling
- Care coordination
- VA benefits/claims processing
- Referral to housing and employment supports
- Connection to Department of Military and Veterans Services (DMAVS)
The more we band together, the greater our impact.
Easterseals NH is engaging with the community to help support the development and sustainability of our military and veterans campus to ensure its use for many generations. We look forward to having conversations to share more about the goals of the campus, its stages of development, and hear how your interests may align with these opportunities. We’ve created donor naming opportunities starting at $10,000 up to $2.5M. We accept multi-year pledges.
Community Engagement Process and Project Summary
In order to bring forth the first-of-its-kind military and veterans’ community in the Granite State, Easterseals NH committed to seeking robust and thorough feedback from the community. The community engagement process included creating a Campus Taskforce, attending local and regional site visits of high-quality military and veteran programs; conducting interviews and outreach with state officials, nonprofits, and other providers; creating, distributing, and analyzing surveys sent to providers and members of the military and veteran community; and more.
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