The People Behind the Place

 
David's House is a house because of the roof, the walls, the rooms, and the beds. But David's House is a warm, welcoming home because of the people that keep the doors open 365 days a year.  

Volunteers

David's House is able to operate with a very small paid staff because of the wonderul volunteers that give their time and energy. Our volunteers come from every walk of life, but the one thing they have in common is an unwavering commitment to supporting families in their most trying times. They bake, cook, answer phones, check guests in and out, chat with families, participate in events, make quilts, and do everything possible to bring a little sunshine into our guests' lives.

Learn more about becoming a volunteer

 

Board of Directors

Our board of directors is a body of appointed members who jointly oversee and steer the direction and health of David's House. They donate their time and energy to the House, and like all volunteers, their dedication to our mission is unshakable.

The president emeritus of David's House is Dick Cyr, David's father and the founder of David's House, and he is still heavily involved and passionate. Listen to Dick Cyr tell Etown Radio the story of David's House.

 

Junior Ambassador Board

Summer 2011

This junior board is made up of young people who have been guests of David's House and who feel strongly about their commitment to leadership at the House. J.A.B.'s mission statement is to inform and educate based on past experience at David's House, and the group (whose members hail from far corners of the state) has adopted a slogan that highlights their shared experiences both at the Children's Hospital and David's House. The slogan reads: "Issues: You have no idea!"

Pictured below are 4 current members of J.A.B. - Katie Jones, Carol Shepard, Jacob Jones, and Todd Gordon. For more information, contact Julie.

 

The staff

The staff is made up of 6 full-time and 2 part-time employees as well as 2 resident managers. Our 6 full-time staff members have a combined 91 years of experience at various nonprofits and are thankful to be able to work in an environment filled with love and with such caring and supportive volunteers!

Staff

Board of Directors

 
Dawn StanhopeExecutive Director Dick Cyr  President Emeritus  
Cathy LabonteHouse Manager Stacey ChiocchioPresident  
Jaye Olmstead Development Director David AganVice President  
Don Dutton Finance Director
Buff McLaughry  Vice President  
David AllenGuest & Volunteer Services Mgr. 
Amity Ollis – Treasurer  
Julie Loosigian  Development Assistant Dan GauthierSecretary  
Paula WelchHousekeeper Lori Carrier
 
Alice FletcherHousekeeper Jim DiClerico
 
Nicole Dolloph  Resident Manager Terry Durkin  
Dianne Barden - Resident Manager
Ethan Frechette  
 
Bob Frisch  
  Sean Gorman  
  Kristen Johnson  
  David Leenders  
  Richard Mounce
 
  Al Wakefield  
  Nancy Whitman  
     

 

Questions? Comments? Want more info? Contact us

Testimonials

"Thanks for a comforting, welcoming atmosphere. A sweet and generous haven from the stress and worry about a very sick child."



"We don't have a car, and because of David's House, we were seconds away from our little girl."

"When you walk in from spending an extraordinarily stressful day at the hospital, tired, weary, scared, and forlorn, you immediately feel a sense of comfort and peace. It's difficult to explain."

"Honestly, I don't know what we would do without your support."


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David's House

461 Mt. Support Road, PO Box 660
Lebanon, NH 03766
Phone (603) 643-2298 | Fax (603) 643-1625

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