About Us

Who We Are

United Neighbors of Fall River is one of twenty coalitions across the state of Massachusetts. We are dedicated to supporting children and strengthening families by coordinating resources already in the community and increasing neighborhood based activities that empower residents and build partnerships.

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A community of the most inspiring youth-supporting organizations and leaders, grounded in a commitment of radical support for one another, leveraging our collective wisdom and power to improve our organizations and build powerful coalitions in pursuit of systemic change.

For more Information about our programs

Fall River Office
(508) 324-7900
[email protected]

HOURS:
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mission Statement

United Neighbors of Fall River Community Connections Coalition is committed to promoting a strong, healthy and safe community which will assist families in the promotion of peace and tranquility, optimum growth and development of our children and secure and stable family environments.

As a coalition we will strive to coordinate and build on existing resources in an effort to develop strong, sustainable family support systems.

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United Neighbors of Fall River Staff

For more information on any of our Programs or how you can get involved, use the contact information below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Wendy Garf-Lipp

Executive Director
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Kerrie Gallant

Director of Administration & Communications
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Jeannie Bettencourt

Home Project,
Outreach Coordinator
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John Silva

Nurturing Fathers,
Program Coordinator

Contact Us

For more information on any of our Programs or how you can get involved, use the contact form here and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Fiscal Partner

United Neighbors of Fall River Community Connections Coalition’s Fiscal Partner is Greater Fall River RE-CREATION.

Advisory Board

Department of Children & Families

Daniel Lewis
Community Support Manager

Nancy Horber
Area Director

Kelly Lownds
Area Program Manager

Chair of Board

Marcia Picard
GFR Partners for a Healthier Community

Staff Members

Wendy Garf-Lipp
Executive Director

Kerrie Gallant
Director of Administration
and Communications

Jeannie Bettencourt
Home Project

Advisory Board Members

Patricia Andrade
Community Member | BayCoast Bank

Sean Connell
Community Member | Youth Build | Fall River Pride Committee

Janel Doloiras
Community Member | SSTAR

Tim Gustave
Community Member

Jahnna Khoury
Community Member | Fall River Public Schools

Joyce Livramento-Young
Community Member

Stephen Lopes
Community Member

Rebecca Mellor
Community Member

Nathaniel Roberts
Community Member

Jason Springer
Community Member

Chelsie Stephenson
Community Member | Tufts Health Plan

Anna Thomas
Community Member | SEMCOA