Podcasts about greater lowell

Since its inception in 1960, D'Youville Life & Wellness Community has provided Greater Lowell and surrounding communities with exceptional elder care. President and CEO Naomi Prendergast describes the nonprofit organization's breadth of services and longtime role as a valued community partner of Home Health Foundation.

In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) Clinical Manager Joyce Kao. In the discussion, they talk about:How is domestic violence definedRed flags in partners to avoidWhy is it hard for some domestic violence survivors to leaveHow to help someone who you think may be experiencing domestic violenceHow does a survivor get helpAnd more.Joyce Kao earned her Master's degree in Social Work at Springfield College. She worked as a social worker at the Garden of Hope in Taiwan with domestic violence survivors. When she moved to the United States, she started working at ATASK as a Chinese Advocate/Case Manager and was promoted to her current position as Clinical Manager of the Asian Shelter and Advocacy Programs at ATASK.ATASK is a nonprofit organization that serves pan-Asian domestic violence survivors and provides services in Greater Boston and the Greater Lowell communities and limited services to other towns and cities in Massachusetts and New England.To check out their services, visit their website www.atask.org.To help out the ATASK organization, gift them something from their Amazon wishlist, which you can find here.If you're experiencing domestic violence and ATASK does not suit your needs, you can also contact the National Domestic Violence hotline:1-800-799-SAFE (7233)TTY 1-800-787-3224 If you cannot speak safely, you can online chat at www.thehotline.org.A huge thank you to Joseph McDade for letting us use his song Elevation as his theme song!Don't forget to rate, review, and follow this podcast! And, DM us on Instagram or email us at thewhatevenispodcast@gmail.com so you can let us know a topic that makes you wonder "What even is that?"

Bob Cox, the founder and executive director of the Bridge Club of Greater Lowell, joins Nichole to talk about the Club's mission - providing safety, solidarity, and support to those struggling with addiction around the Merrimack Valley and beyond. Bob details his own journey with substance abuse, and how a round of treatment in Florida sparked the Club's creation. He also talks about the services they offer, such as recovery coaching and connections to detox. ++ CW: addiction, drug/alcohol use, suicide attempt ++

In this week's episode, we sit down with dear friend to the podcast, Dario AKA De La Griiim. De La Griiim is an up-and-coming rapper/singer out of the Greater Lowell music scene. We talk with Griiim about his anime origin story and his multifaceted musical background that inspires his multifaceted musical sound. Griiim combines his love of Metal, EDM and Hip-Hop into a truly original sound, that we here at Cooped Up Conversations have dubbed, Grime-Hop. Coop and the guys provide a deeper look at the artist-known-as De La Griiim. Sit back, relax and enjoy this slimy, grimy, goopy episode of Cooped Up Conversations. Go Listen to De La Griiim's self-titled debut @ https://soundcloud.com/delagriiim/sets/de-la-griiim --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(S4, EP 6) Trigger Warning for this episode will contain topics of PTSD trauma, suicide, and other related trauma. For this Season 4 theme, “Process”, I interviewed Khmer-American community leader Sovanna Devin Pouv back in November. Sovanna was born in the refugee camps after the Khmer Rouge, and lived his early childhood years in Chicago before moving to Lowell, Massachusetts where he has been living there with his family since then. Sovanna has been involved in nonprofit specifically with the Cambodian community in Lowell for years now, and is currently serving as the Executive Director with CMAA Lowell otherwise known as the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Lowell. We spent time talking about his upbringing including his early traumas of his family's struggle during the refugee resettlement in both Chicago and in Lowell. Sovanna talked about being raised by a single mother and the traumas that she has experienced, and how this informed him to take better care of his mental health. We talk about what the Khmer-American community is like in Lowell which is the 2nd largest Khmer community after Long Beach, and his current leadership role with CMAA Lowell. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bio: Sovanna is currently the Executive Director of the CMAA (Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell). Born in the Sra Kao and then later relocated to Khao-I-Dang refugee camp in Thailand after the Khmer Rouge genocide, Sovanna and his family moved to Chicago in 1981 as refugees. After settling in Chicago for 7 years, his mother discovered that her sister, the only surviving member of her family from the genocide was living in Lowell, MA. They eventually moved and resettled in Lowell to reunite w/ other family members. Sovanna served with United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) in 2001-13. With his passion and determination, Sovanna's goal is to give back to his community that raised him. Sovanna currently serves on the board of directors for many organizations including the Greater Lowell Health Alliance, Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, the Lowell Development and Financial Corporation and more. He is also recognized by Eastern Bank as Advocate of the Year in 2017, Young Professional of the Year in 2019, and one of Lowell's 100 most influential people in 2019 by the International Institute of New England. Today, Sovanna lives in Lowell with his wife Lianna Kushi and their 3 daughters. Through his Khmer-American experience, he hopes to bring people together from all backgrounds to learn about the rich Cambodian culture while running an organization whose vision is to provide opportunities for individuals to become economically self-sufficient and to be active and engaged leaders in their communities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Season 4 is sponsored by Red Scarf Revolution (RSR). RSR aims to bring awareness to the tragedies, atrocities and cultural destruction the Cambodian people endured from 1975 to 1979 under the communist Khmer Rouge regime and how that period impacts us today. With that awareness, Red Scarf Revolution advocates the silenced art, music, culture, and language, with designs that incite the resiliency of the Cambodian people. Visit their website at www.redscarfrevolution.com to check out their merch line and to learn more about their work, or follow their Instagram at red_scarf_revolution or on their Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support

Featuring Justin Melo from LAER Realty Partners. Justin talks about the early start of his real estate career, big decisions, and not placing limits on his bright future. From his Facebook page... "Justin Melo Real Estate Services offers incomparable real estate services for clients in the numerous aspects of real estate such as; investment properties, home purchases, selling of homes, and rental properties - specializing in the Greater Lowell and Greater Boston area's. I guarantee incredible assistance for each and every one of my clients, treating each person like they are my one and only client. I am also always available to my clients for anything that they need. Justin Melo (Cell 978-758-5028)

Kids in Tech was founded in 2016 in Lowell, Massachusetts to prepare disadvantaged kids with interactive, free after school programs in computers and technology. By 2024, 80% of the top 10 most in-demand STEM jobs in the Greater Lowell area will be in technology – and, these are the some of the top most desired skills for many growing industries across the country. In the past three years, Kids in Tech has offered programs at four different sites serving low-income kids in the Lowell area. Check out our interview with Olu Ibrahim! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steamboston/support

Mike is solo today and he welcomes Bob Cox to Friends in Recovery. Bob talks about a new venture he is undertaking. Ed and Bob cover a variety of topics including: Bob credits Genesis House with saving his life He shares some of his story Bob recounts a story about a visit to the EDI (Easy Does It) club and how it inspired him Bob established the Bridge Club of Greater Lowell based on his experience with EDI and the lack of such facilities in Massachusetts He describes the facility and the services they plan to offer Bob talks about the logo design contest to come up with a logo for The Bridge Club The bridge club is partnering with public and private agencies Mike and Bob discuss the opioid epidemic The website is at bridgeclubofgreaterlowell.com where you can connect to the GoFundMe page Mike Miles can be reached at 978 459-4884 The number for Genesis House is 1 800-737-0933 To get on the email list, send a message to skylern@genesishouse.net If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at Help@FriendsInRecoveryPodcast.com. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.

It's fight night during the season finale of FLICKWISH RISING as The Guardians of the Galaxy from The Boys & Girls Club of Lunenburg, MA square off against The Teen Titans of The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, MA for The 2019 FlickWish Championship. Bill breathes a sigh of relief as he gives Sony and Marvel much respect in mending their bridge and welcoming Spider-Man back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Brandon pitches his vision for a FORTNITE movie to the Disney suits as he announces the winner of the September 27-29 Box Office Contest.

FlickWish returns to The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, MA as The Jedi take on The Teen Titans for the club championship and the right to advance to The 2019 FlickWish Championship at O'Neil Cinemas. Bill dives into the FlickWish Mailbag and gives his two cents on SNL firing rookie cast member Shane Gillis as it's clear we're living in a DEMOLITION MAN world. Brandon delivers a heartfelt review of THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON as he selects the fifth winner of the July 19-21 Box Office Contest.

FlickWish returns to The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, MA for the final first round match of The 2019 FlickWish Showdown Tournament as The Incredibles take on The Teen Titans. Bill talks the Fall movie season as he puts his money on Shia Labeouf's THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON and Matt Damon/Christian Bale's FORD V FERRARI to make some serious Oscar noise while the Academy and Netflix play high school. Brandon faces his RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK knowledge as he selects the third winner of the July 19-21 Box Office Contest.

After a fantastic first match to kick off The 2019 FlickWish Showdown Tournament, FlickWish visits The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, MA for a thrilling second match as The Jedi scrap with The Sith in a nail-biter. Bill pleads for Gen-X movie fans like himself to let go of the past and embrace the next generation. Brandon brings THE BLACK PANTHER and THE LION KING together in one hell of a movie pitch as he announces the winners of the July 19-21 Box Office Contest.

On this episode we sit down with Maritza Grooms, Teen Coordinator with Girls Incorporated of Greater Lowell and Co-Char of the Kindred Project. Maritza shares her #unfiltered story about her journey towards discovering happiness and what it means for her.

Chris and Steve talk about where the Wall would be if Greater Lowell were Westeros, then talk Red Sox Home Opener drunkenness, waiting in line for Amiibo, and more.

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Patti Fielding from the Greater Lowell Empty Bowls Event. The event will be held on Jan 25th at 10 Kirk Street from 11am to 3pm. The proceeds will benefit Living Water Ministries and the Central Food Mission.  Audio file:  greaterlowellemptybowls.mp3

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Tim Melican from the Greater Lowell United Football Club. The GLUFC is a  Professional, Amateur and Youth Football (Soccer) Club based in the Greater Lowell Area Of Massachusetts Audio file:  glufc2.mp3

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Barbara Evangelista from the Lowell Macaroni Kid. Macaroni Kid is a free newsletter and website featuring family-friendly events in the Greater Lowell area. Visit http://lowell.macaronikid.com/ today! Audio file:  Lowellmacaronikid.mp3

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Manny Andrade from the Greater Lowell United FC. The Greater Lowell United FC is a professional Football ( soccer)  club playing there home games at Cawley stadium in Lowell.  Audio file:  greaterlowellunitedfc.mp3

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Joe Hungler from the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell. Joe discusses the great programs the club offers. Listen in to learn how you can help support the club. Audio file:  boysandgirlsclub.mp3

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Kim Trainor from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell. Kim provides a background about Habitat and discusses ways people can get involved. Audio file:  habitat.mp3