As is the case with many families, Paul has witnessed the devastating effects of the opioid crisis within his own family. 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. In his nine years at AMD Dan managed AMD’s worldwide sales efforts which included a direct sales force and a global network of over 40 resale partners. Since joining AMD the company’s footprint expanded into 98 countries including several nationwide deployments.
Programs
The Megan House Foundation operates and manages two “Success Homes” (sober homes) for women 18+ who have completed treatment at Megan’s House or another program for substance use disorder. Hope House Review Review Hope House Review is a sober home only and we do not provide addiction services or addiction treatment of any kind. The Megan House Foundation — which is composed of Megan’s House, a residential treatment home, and Erin’s House, a sober house in Dracut — has overseen close to 315 women since 2015, Director of Programming Mary Beth Murphy said. 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.
She offered a moment of silence for him, Emma and all those who lost their lives to drugs. Emma Franchek came through the program in early 2016, and Murphy remembers her kindness, beauty, sense of humor and, above all, her youth. One of the best features of Lowell is its thriving arts and culture scene. The city is home to several museums and galleries, including the Lowell National Historical Park.
- Working Cities Lowell was a cross-sector coalition of 13 core institutions working with residents and business owners in the Acre neighborhood of Lowell.
- The Megan House Foundation, Inc features two Success Homes which provide transitional supportive housing partially funded by the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services.
- He has worked at Clark Insurance since 2011, starting in the Portland, ME HQ before relocating to Lowell in 2015 when Clark purchased the James L Cooney Insurance Agency.
- For the past ten years, she has been the Executive Director for the Greater Lowell Health Alliance, a strategic coalition of community organizations that improves the wellbeing of those living in the Greater Lowell Region.
all of life’s ebbs and flows.
A Lowell Native and current Dracut resident, Catherine Casey is the Assistant Vice President of Financial Wellness at Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. She has been with Jeanne D’Arc since 2010 when she began her career as a teller at the Lowell branch. She has since navigated through various positions within the Credit Union, including Lead Teller, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager, and now AVP, Financial Wellness. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Curry College, majoring in communication with a concentration in journalism and minoring in business management, graduating Magna Cum Laude. The home took a village, as well as a collective lot “of blood, sweat, tears and cash,” said Robert Gignac, chair of the foundation’s board of directors.
About Our Sober Homes
Teddy began his broadcasting career as a Sports Producer at WDH-TV Channel 7 in Boston and also wrote for the Lowell Sun. When not working at the radio station, Teddy helps run his family restaurant in Lowell. He is a graduate of Dracut High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication/Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College. Born and raised in the city of Lowell, Robert has been active in fighting the Opiate Epidemic in the Lowell area for a number of years.
The rebrand comes after a year of interviewing staff and community partners and bringing in a third-party agency to help develop the brand. The board voted unanimously to transition to Riverbend at their September board meeting which also welcomed three new Directors to the board. For Emma, Megan’s House “gave her back hope,” Jim Franchek said, and to have this new residence carry his daughter’s name is both an honor and an opportunity to keep her spirit alive. State Rep. Kate Donaghue, D-Westboro, shared her own personal connection with the epidemic — her only child, Brian, died of an overdose.
Sue started her business career at Price Waterhouse Coopers in their Boston office. From there she joined United Asset Management Corporation last serving as Vice-President. While at UAM, Sue was an officer in their Corporate Development Group and a member their Operations Team. Sue received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, magna cum laude, from Merrimack College. As a seasoned educator, coach and marketing executive, Ms. Coimbra brings with her an understanding and background of youth in our community.
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. Paul Belley joined the Megan House Foundation Board of Directors in January of 2017, but has been involved with the organization since its grand opening.
After starting her family, she took time of to raise her 3 children, Suzanne, John and Mariah. During this time Martha devoted herself to volunteering in the Andover School System as the PTO President, where she raised awareness for cultural diversity in the classroom. In addition, Martha was a member of the Andona Society and is an advocate for the Monastery of Poor Claire. For the past 14 years, she has worked in the field of Special Education at Wood Hill Middle School. In her spare time, Alison enjoys being active by running and hiking, traveling, and photography. Most importantly, she loves to spend quality time with her Husband, family and friends.