Lowell House transforms into Riverbend as organization rebrands
Located a minute’s walk to the train station and just blocks from downtown Lowell. 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.
- In 2012 Shaun and his wife Teri founded RAD Racing, a program to help youth in Lowell learn respect, work ethic, and mechanical skills by building, designing, and racing 1/24 slot cars.
- Kerrie has experience with numerous non-profits and health arenas and often serves as a volunteer board member.
- Pamela is a past Board member of the Westford Business Association and past Chair of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce.
- Previous to Visual Clinic Dan was Vice President of Global Sales and Corporate Development atAMD Global Telemedicine Inc. (AMD).
- Encouraged by the Megan’s House Foundation, she returned to school and completed state requirements to become a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor.
- © 2024 💜 Vanderburgh Sober Living ™ is a cooperative network of independently operated sober living homes organized by The Vanderburgh Foundation, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 Charitable Foundation.
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Many Vanderburgh Sober Living homes are independently owned and operated by Chartered Operators – members of the Vanderburgh Foundation’s 501(c)3 collaborative membership organization. Independent Chartered Operators meet the same high standards and practices as VSL’s staff-managed homes. To learn more about becoming an independent operator with Vanderburgh Sober Living, please visit Vanderburgh Communities. Since then, Ryan said they’ve developed programs for those struggling with substance use disorder, and Emma’s House is one step forward in making a difference. MaryBeth was born and raised in Boston and now lives in Haverhill, MA with her many pets.
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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. In her spare time, Martha is a talented interior designer and loves helping family and friends create spaces that reflect their personal needs and budgets. She and her husband, Rick, own Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. in Tewksbury, where she is a Special Events Coordinator, responsible for the successful implementation of domestic trade shows.
Tanya’s passion for recovery largely came from her support of The Herren Project. After hearing former NBA player, Chris Herren speak about his recovery at her local high school in 2013, she decided to help raise funds for treatment navigation by running her first every 5k. In addition, she has served on the Board of Westford Against Substance Abuse from 2017 to present.
Under new leadership, the Rogers Sober House will continue its legacy as a structured and recovery-focused sober house for women. The city is known for its convenient location, rich culture, history, and outdoor attractions highlighted by its gorgeous-looking canals. Angela began working at Megan’s House in 2016 as a Recovery Specialist and later moved on to the position of Success Coach. Encouraged by the Megan’s House Foundation, she returned to school and completed state requirements to become a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor. She continued to grow in her career at Megan’s House and took on the role of Family Counselor, working with residents and their supports to rebuild trust and promote healthy communication. In the fall of 2023, Angela became the Program Director of Megan’s House.
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The field of substance use has been a strong passion of mine, as well as working with young women to help them succeed and show them anything is possible as people did for me. She started her career within the Arlington Public School system as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom. In 2002, she began working at a homeless family shelter, and it was there she realized she wanted to pursue a career in mental health. In 2010, Kim graduated from Cambridge College with a Master of Ed all while raising her three amazing sons. She received her LMHC in 2012 and in 2015 became the Clinical Director at The Megan House working with young women who suffer from substance use disorder.
She served three years as co-chair of SEGL part of the United Way, which raises money for local non-profit organizations so that children of Greater Lowell can enjoy a safe summer of fun, learning, and employment. A New Hampshire native born and raised, who attended local schools and graduating with a bachelor’s in Communication and Business from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. With over 10 years of experience in the financial industry, Alison is a trusted business advisor who understands the unique needs of local businesses. As Commercial Lender, Alison provides personalized lending solutions to businesses, professionals, and non-profits throughout the greater area. Carleen recently joined the Megan House Foundation after several years of experience in the corporate world.
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Soon after being sworn into office, Robert worked with local and state leaders to kickoff Opiate Abuse Prevention & Awareness Programs throughout the Lowell Public Schools. Robert has served on the Lowell Taxi & Livery Commission, Immigration Assistance Commission, Lowell Youth Development Collaborative, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation Board of Directors. 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 Answer House Review 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.
In her “spare” time, MaryBeth loves to relax at the beach and watch the Patriots. Outside of work, Tanya is passionate about many things including yoga, interior design, gardening, self-improvement and mental health awareness. 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.
Ms. Coimbra graduated from Bradford College as senior class president, is completing an additional graduate degree in education and teaches fifth grade at the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro, MA. She started a program at NDA that allows her students to complete charity work through the Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur Hallmarks. Danielle Murphy Coimbra was born and raised in Lowell, MA where she currently resides with her mother, son and golden retriever Winston. She has been volunteering for charitable organizations from an early age and has focused on the youth in her community as well as her prior residence in North Conway, New Hampshire. © 2024 💜 Vanderburgh Sober Living ™ is a cooperative network of independently operated sober living homes organized by The Vanderburgh Foundation, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 Charitable Foundation.