She also works with several homeless shelters and rehab facilities, with the understanding that providing financial guidance is a significant part of their journey to stability and long-term recovery. Recently, she was recognized as a 2024 Distinguished Young Professional through the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce. Catherine brings her passion for helping members and cultivating relationships to the Financial Wellness team with the goal of providing educational resources to members from preschool through adulthood.
The common theme throughout Dan’s 33-year business career has been one of driving growth for technology based, telecommunications related companies with high value product propositions. Dennis is also a supporter of many non-profits throughout the Lowell area, volunteering for the Kazanjian Foundation. He is a former Board Member for Community Teamwork Inc. (CTI) and is currently on the City of Lowell Cemetery Commission, as well as being a member of the Lowell Opioid Task Force, and President of the Pawtucketville Citizen Council. Locally, Steven serves on the Board of Governors of Lowell General Hospital/Circle Health where he was chairperson of the LGH TeamWalk for Cancer Care for several years.
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Shaun is very active in the community, also serving as a Board member for the Latinx Community Center for Empowerment, as well as organizing and advocating for many community based efforts. He was also a long-time Board Member of the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association. Shaun is currently the Business Services Manager at MassHire Lowell Career Center where he leads a team that provides direct workforce development services to employers in the Greater Lowell region. His team works also works diligently to connect job seekers to good jobs in the region. In 2014, David was instrumental in the effort to have fire fighters carry Narcan in Lowell, which has helped save countless lives and slow down the death rate from opiate overdose. In 2015, he helped identify a federal grant opportunity that helped Lowell land nearly $2-million, money that was used to hire 12 new fire fighters and avoid fire station shutdowns that had plagued the city.
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Prior to Masshire, Shaun was the Director of the Working Cities Lowell Initiative which is funded through the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Working Cities Challenge grant program. Working Cities Lowell was a cross-sector coalition of 13 core institutions working with residents and business owners in the Acre neighborhood of Lowell. Paul is also a strong supporter of many non-profits throughout the Merrimack Valley, serving as the Entertainment Director for the Salvation Army radiothon, which helps so many families in need in the region. While he is very busy professionally working as a truck driver, professional musician and fishing boat captain, Paul stills find time to give back to his community. A tireless community advocate, Paul has served as the past President and Vice President of the Pawtucketville Citizen Council and is the Founder of the Rosemont Terrace neighborhood group.
Prior to healthcare Pamela worked in the insurance industry as a licensed broker for Colonial Life and Accident. From there, she transitioned into Managed Care, joining a privately-owned company as the Director of Business Development. Louise founded and continues to facilitate the Merrimack Valley’s Coping Today support group to assist families struggling with loss of a loved one due to drug use disorder. She spent 25 years working at local institutions such as Saints Medical Center and the Greater Lowell Cancer Program. In these facilities, she was a cancer registrar, program coordinator, and data manager of clinical trials. She has also held many positions on regional and national Cancer Registrar Boards.
- Transitional housing is temporary housing for the working homeless population and is set up to transition their residents to permanent housing.
- She started her career within the Arlington Public School system as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom.
- She is continuing to further her education and is committed to working with the Megan’s House Foundation to expand services for young women with substance use disorders.
- In addition, Martha was a member of the Andona Society and is an advocate for the Monastery of Poor Claire.
- Residents participate in the development and implementation of an Individual Service Plan, setting goals to achieve prior to transitioning to independent living.
- The challenges I faced were also met with people who saw potential in me and helped me to start my journey.
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As Commercial Lender, Alison provides personalized lending solutions to businesses, professionals, and non-profits throughout the greater area. Rogers Sober Home reflects the mission of Vanderburgh Sober Living to create comfortable and peaceful environments. When the opportunity came to work for The Megan House Foundation, Tanya knew immediately that this was the job for her. Her background in business administration, combined with her interest in recovery, made it the perfect fit.
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It offers undergraduate and graduate programs including Online and Continuing Education programs. Lowell, MA, September 30th, 2024 – Lowell House is excited to announce that after 53 years, it will have a new identity, Riverbend, to reflect the organization’s evolution over the years. The Chelsea House Review Review name Riverbend gives a nod to the Merrimack River that runs through the heart of the communities that the organization services and as a reflection of the journey that their clients take in their recovery. We are proud to offer a men’s sober living home with structure and stability.
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