Massage and compassionate touch for people with cancer

Providing free in-home massage and compassionate touch
for people with cancer and their caregivers

Do You Qualify For Our Services?

If you live in one of several dozen towns we serve in New Hampshire and Vermont, and you have cancer or are the caregiver of someone with cancer, you qualify. No matter what the stage, if you are facing cancer or cancer treatment, you qualify for our services. From diagnosis through recovery or the end of life.

Our service area includes Western and Southwestern New Hampshire, and Eastern, Southeastern and Southwestern Vermont. View the List of Towns We Cover.

Our Program at Work

What you can expect when a massage therapist from the Hand to Heart Project visits your home

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Areas We Serve

The Hand to Heart Project currently serves over one hundred towns across New Hampshire and Vermont.

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Testimonials

As a massage therapist, I never imagined I’d find myself on the other side of the table as a receiving client. But I can say from experience, the value from your organization is immeasurable. As medical bills pile up, I…

There really are no words that describe the comfort it provided to feel cared for and nurtured, both physically and emotionally.Read More

With my partner being in not only her most vulnerable, painful, and powerless days, but getting close to her final days as well, Hand to Heart is literally the only thing she looks forward to anymore.  Steve has been more…

I truly feel that Hand to Heart has been the BEST support we’ve had because so much love is poured into this program…Read More

Being diagnosed with cancer is like waking up and finding yourself on one of the scariest roller coasters you can imagine. From the minute the word is spoken, your entire world changes. You are shot out of the starting gate,…

Being diagnosed with cancer is like waking up and finding yourself on one of the scariest roller coasters you can imagineRead More

My partner, Simon, was a hospice patient whom I was caring for at home. He was in steady decline and unable to sleep due to anxiety and pain related to his leukemia. I reached out to The Hand to Heart…

A truly skilled and caring therapist came to my home and she gave me a very relaxing, very-much-needed massageRead More

My name is Janette and I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2018. To say I was in shock is an understatement. I was healthy – I ate kale and drank lots of water. My journey began at Norris…

This is an amazing service to anyone with cancerRead More

I had the good fortune to be connected with The Hand to Heart Project immediately after my diagnosis of breast cancer. At the time I was 35, and though I had had many massages before, I was surprised by how big…

The practitioners show up in ways that meet me where I’m at, emotionally, physically, and sociallyRead More

It feels impossible to find the right words to describe what your presence did for Renee and for me as her primary caregiver during those last weeks of her life. I know we both found tremendous peace whenever you were…

You lifted me up when I thought nothing couldRead More

“Suffering through a cancer that can’t be cured is devastating, but with the help of The Hand to Heart Project, it’s not so devastating. In fact, it’s the only service that allows me to feel that sense of help within…

I am touched in my soul as well as my outer bodyRead More

“The Hand to Heart Project is a special gift to cancer patients being cared for in the home. When my mother was in Hospice, the gift of soothing touch brought peace, relaxation and relief. … Massage supports the journey and…

A special gift to cancer patients being cared for in the homeRead More

“What you people did for my wife was incredible. She was in so much pain, and she really looked forward to the massage appointments. I can’t thank you enough.” — Husband of a Hand to Heart Client

What you people did for my wife was incredibleRead More

“My sister is a client/patient of Hand to Heart, and is also dying of cancer. … Sometimes we (the family) listen, but we can’t hear, hear by can’t speak and speak in tones usually reserved for errant children. I apologize…

My sister is a client/patient of Hand to Heart, and is also dying of cancer.Read More

“Getting to and through the many treatments and appointments was a chore; the Hand to Heart Project came to me and provided a respite, a quiet place away from the noise of treatments and worries, allowing my mind the space…

Getting to and through the many treatments and appointments was a choreRead More

The Latest from Our Facebook Page

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We’re excited to be one of 701 nonprofits participating in NH Gives this year! 💙NH Gives is a wonderful opportunity to come together in support of causes that strengthen our communities, and we hope you’ll participate on June 9–10.You can visit and share our NH Gives page to help spread the word and support free, in-home massage and compassionate touch for people living with cancer and their caregivers across New Hampshire and Vermont.www.nhgives.org/organization/the-hand-to-heart-project-a-program-of-nh-vt-palliative-servicesEvery share and every gift helps make this care possible. #NHGives #TogetherWeGive #HandtoHeartProject #VT #NH #UpperValley #monadnock #cancer #massageThat’s a new record, New Hampshire! 🎉701 nonprofits representing communities in every corner of the Granite State are registered to participate in NH Gives on June 9–10.Now it’s your turn to show up for the causes that matter most to YOU. 💙There are so many ways to support NH Gives:✨ Make a donation✨ Start your own fundraiser✨ Share your favorite nonprofits with friends and family✨ Encourage your workplace to get involved✨ Spread the word on social mediaEvery action helps strengthen New Hampshire communities.Visit NHGIVES.org to find participating organizations, learn more, and get ready to give June 9–10! #NHGives #togetherwegive ... See MoreSee Less

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Brain Cancer Awareness Month is also about caregiversFor every diagnosis, there is often a partner, friend, or family member walking the journey alongside their loved one.If you or someone you love is impacted by brain cancer, you can learn more and find additional support and resources here: braintumor.org/support-services/toolkit/patient-and-care-partner-resources/The Hand to Heart Project provides free, in-home massage support for both individuals with cancer and their primary caregivers — offering comfort, relief, and human connection when it’s needed most.Learn more about our program: handtoheartproject.org/Drop a 🩶 in the comments to honor someone you love.#CancerAwareness #HandToHeartProject #BrainCancerAwareness #GrayMay #GoGrayInMay ... See MoreSee Less

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Something special is coming 💙NH Gives is less than two weeks away, and we’re getting ready to rally support for The Hand to Heart Project, providing in-home massage and compassionate touch to people living with cancer and their caregivers across nearly 100 towns in NH and VT.This is care that meets people where they are, offering comfort, connection, and support. There are many ways you can be part of it.💛 GIVE Mark your calendar for June 9-10, and make a gift during NH Gives—every donation truly makes a difference. Donations will be doubled until our $5,000 match is met!📣 SHARE This is the easiest (and most powerful!) way to help. Share this post, tag a friend, or send our page to someone who cares about this work.🌟 BE A CHAMPION Take it one step further—create your own fundraising page and tell people why this mission matters to you. (We’ll help you every step of the way!)www.nhgives.org/organizations/the-hand-to-heart-project-a-program-of-nh-vt-palliative-services#NHGives #togetherwegive #uppervalley #monadnock #nh #vt #savethedate #HandtoHeartProject #communitycare ... See MoreSee Less

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The Latest from Our Blog

The Hand to Heart Project nominated for Ledyard Bank’s 35th Anniversary Community Impact Awards

The Hand to Heart Project nominated for Ledyard Bank’s 35th Anniversary Community Impact Awards

  We’re excited to share that The Hand to Heart Project has been nominated for Ledyard Bank’s 35th Anniversary Community Impact Awards. We are honored to have been nominated by…

The Hand to Heart Project nominated for Ledyard Bank’s 35th Anniversary Community Impact AwardsRead More

The Hand to Heart Project is Participating in NH Gives 2026!

The Hand to Heart Project is Participating in NH Gives 2026!

  The Hand to Heart Project is proud to participate once again in NH Gives, a 24-hour online fundraising event organized by the NH Center for Nonprofits that raises awareness…

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Steve Gordon and The Hand to Heart Project featured in Humans of the Upper Valley 1

Steve Gordon and The Hand to Heart Project featured in Humans of the Upper Valley

The Hand to Heart Project and executive director Steve Gordon were featured recently in Humans of the Upper Valley, an initiative affiliated with Dartmouth College that highlights the stories of…

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Are you a massage therapist?

This Project is based in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont, and the service is provided by massage therapists with many years of experience.