NEIL WARING

Bridge Ministry Director

• Keep the ministry aligned with the overall vision & mission of MVDC.
• Oversee team captains, foot soldiers, donation coordinator.
• Facilitate team meetings.
• Work with Team Captains to delegate volunteers to the routes.
• Communicate and meet with Executive Director of the MVDC on regular basis.
• Provide and oversee the shepherding care needs of those we serve, the teams and foot soldiers.
• Network with Community leaders.

BARBARA WARING

Bridge Ministry Director

• Keep the ministry aligned with the overall vision & mission of MVDC.
• Oversee team captains, foot soldiers, donation coordinator.
• Facilitate team meetings.
• Work with Team Captains to delegate volunteers to the routes.
• Communicate and meet with Executive Director of the MVDC on regular basis.
• Provide and oversee the shepherding care needs of those we serve, the teams and foot soldiers.
• Network with Community leaders.

RICHARD GREGORY

Celebrate Recovery Director

• Keep the ministry aligned with the overall vision & mission of MVDC.
• Oversee the Men’s programming. Select and schedule Teachers and Testimonies for weekly meetings.
• Communicate and meet with Executive Director of the MVDC on regular basis.
• Recruit, train, and interface with group leaders.
• Plan and execute training/enrichment events for leaders.
• Network with Community leaders.
• Provide and oversee the shepherding care needs of groups and ministry leaders.

DENISE CUSCUNA

Celebrate Recovery Director

• Keep the ministry aligned with the overall vision & mission of MVDC.
• Oversee the Women’s programming. Select and schedule Teachers and Testimonies for weekly meetings.
• Communicate and meet with Executive Director of the MVDC on regular basis.
• Recruit, train, and interface with group leaders.
• Provide and oversee the shepherding care needs of groups and ministry leaders.

SHARON NAPOLITANO

Donations Coordinator

• Report to the Bridge Ministry directors.
• Act as the main point of contact for individuals who wish to donate items to the ministry including include lunch and water.
• Help raise awareness of items that are needed, through personal contacts, companies,church groups, social media, etc.
• Help maintain a small inventory of items that are occasionally needed on an urgent basis.
• Keep the ministry aligned with the overall vision & mission of MVDC.

OPEN POSITION

Interim Shuttle Ministry Director - Open Position

• Keep the ministry aligned with the overall vision & mission of MVDC.
• Manage shuttle schedule, drivers and routes.
• Communicate and meet with Executive Director of the MVDC on regular basis.
• Network with Community leaders.
• Follow safety protocols.
• Help raise awareness of the shuttle ministry.

​JOHANNA ORTIZ

Adopt-A-Block Director

• Keep the ministry aligned with the overall vision & mission of MVDC.
• Oversees the team of volunteers within AAB and projects.
• Communicate and meet with Executive Director of the MVDC on regular basis.
• Network with Community leaders.
• Provide and oversee the shepherding care needs of the groups.

OPEN POSITION

Mobile Shower Director – ​Open Position

• Keep the ministry aligned with the overall vision & mission of MVDC.
• Manage shower units, volunteer and shower trailer.
• Communicate and meet with Executive Director of the MVDC on regular basis.
• Network with Community leaders.
• Follow safety protocols.
• Help raise awareness of the shower unit ministry.

INGRID ROSALES

Food Truck Ministry Director

• Keep the ministry aligned with the
  overall vision & mission of MVDC.
• Oversees the team of volunteers
  within Food Truck Ministry.
• Communicate and meet with
  Executive Director of the MVDC on
  regular basis.
• Network with Community leaders.
• Provide and oversee the
  shepherding care needs of the
  groups.

​SANDRA

​Transition Home House Mentor

My name is Sandra, I am a grateful believer in Jesus Christ and have been transformed by his grace.

Seven years ago I was in a hard spot. I was seeking recovery and healing from the madness I had created in my life. I lived every day carrying heavy guilt and shame along with having bad habits. Just like the bible says, I couldn’t break those habits on my own, I needed help.

A beautiful friend led me to Church. It was there that I broke down and spilled all my problems onto Jesus’ lap. He literally held my sorrow and pain that day and I felt his love like I had never before. I was forgiven and I felt free. I continued going to church and after three months I was baptized.

I was led to do the MVDC Bridge Ministry with my two new mentors, Barbara and Sharon. These women took me under their wing and have shown me the blessings of giving back by feeding and praying for the homeless of our city.

I continued to do Bridge Ministry for a year, and during that time I met many people in situations I could never imagine being in, and on the other hand I have seen so many lives transformed, just by giving a little love.

Celebrate Recovery became a part of my life and I completed step studies and now I am an active leader in the group.

During this time I saw a need and had a desire so I found that opportunity at Goodmarks llc in Lawrence. I moved in with the intention of being the house manager. Three months later I was in that role. I learned a lot about others and myself during this time. I continued on for another year and half in that position. I found my calling and then I found housing.

I was able to nurture and encourage residents. I saw them become independent and continue on in their new recovered lives.

I am looking forward to mentoring other women and sharing my life, my experiences, my hopes & dreams with them. I hope that they will see that there is no limit to what God can do in our lives if we just follow his guidance.

Sandra’s transformation has been extraordinary, proving that one can achieve goals and beyond with proper support and unwavering determination. She has inspired many by showing that no obstacle is too great to overcome.

Thank you for reading Sandra’s bio. We believe that Sandra will be a valuable asset to our transition program, selflessly extending her experience to the women who struggle with hurts, habits and hang-up’s.

NICKY

​Transition Home Clinician

Nicky is a licensed social worker and currently works as an inpatient therapist. Prior to becoming a therapist, Nicky worked in several residential programs as a recovery coach helping women choose out of a lifestyle of drugs, prostitution, self-harm, trauma, and eating disorders.

 Nicky is passionate about helping others find freedom through Christ because of her own experience with the radical and transformative love of God. She is excited to be partnering with the Merrimack Valley Dream Center as a Clinician and to be a part of the hope and restoration that this ministry brings. 

Nicky enjoys reading, writing, playing board games, crafting, and being outside with her dog Rosey. She also serves as a youth leader in International Family Church’s youth ministry “The Bloc”.