Mission,
Vision & Values

Strengthening individuals and families by providing them with the education, services and resources needed to lead healthy, self-sufficient lives.  

It is our vision that we work to create a strong, vibrant and self sustaining community where conflict and hunger, homelessness and poverty, and ignorance and intolerance no longer exist. We look to the day where all families thrive and children have within their reach the tools to succeed. We will work to achieve our vision by living our mission and honoring our values each day.

 

We aspire to be an organization that:

 

  • Is responsive to the community
  • Is compassionate and non-judgmental
  • Respects diversity
  • Empowers each individual and family
  • Works as a team
  • Encourages innovative and creative ideas
  • Maintains strong ethics and integrity

 

The Board

Board of Directors

The Upper Room has an exceptional group of community leaders that make up our Board of Directors. From all walks of life, businesses and levels of involvement, our Board actively guides the Upper Room in areas of financial management to legal matters and marketing communications.

Our Staff


The Upper Room staff is made up of trained professionals dedicated to help. To reach a specific department or program, please visit our contact us page. 

Staff

Alice Major (Rejuvenate Teacher-School Liaison) x115

Andrea Younie (Data Systems Program Coordinator/Food Pantry Coordinator) x123

Brenda Guggisberg (Executive Director) x111

Carol Larson (Finance and Benefits Director) x113

Elaina Wheaton – (Director of Education) x118

Emily Levesque (Family Support Worker) x122

Jacki MacLeod (R8 Program Assistant) x117

Joi Kenny (Adolescent Wellness Program Coordinator) x116

Kelsey Mayland (Director of Youth Services) x114

Leanne Sullivan Office Manager/TIPS Program Coordinator) x110

MacKenzie Kittery (Compass Youth Navigator) x124

Melinda MacKenzie (Family Wellness Program Coordinator) x126

Ruth Marie Kay (Grant Writer) x121

Shelly Koza (Director of Marketing) x127

Trish Stevens (Assistant HiSET Teacher) x119

Adjunct Staff:

Alicia Triplett (Clinical Supervisor)

Brendena Fleming (Community Service Program)

Donna Cavalieri (Parent Education)

Elizabeth Graziano (Parent Café Facilitator)

Elizabeth O’Connell (Adolescent Wellness Facilitator)

Leslie Dentelles (Phases Facilitator)

Pam Miller-Sallet (Parent Educator)

Stephanie Carlson (Take Control Facilitator/Parent Educator)

Susan Buck (Phases/Take Control Facilitator)

Supporting Staff

Jen Buteau (Grant Manager- Contract Position)

Michelle Brauch (Take Control Project Facilitator)

Substitutes

Celia Wheaton (Take Control)

Deb Anderson (HiSet/R8)

Jennifer Caracoglia (HiSET/Take Control/Parent Educator)

Louise Brassard (Family Wellness)

Funders and Supporters

 

The Upper Room gratefully acknowledges the numerous grants and financial support from local, regional and national organizations. We couldn't perform our outreach programs without their generous support.

 

Grateful for the support of local businesses, individuals and groups who provide us with volunteers, and goods for our programs.

 

Funding Sources


 




Proud Members of

And dozens of Community Food Drives, and donations from our generous businesses and community partners.

 


We are always looking to build new community partnerships with businesses. To learn more about joining forces with The Upper Room, call Brenda Guggisberg at 437-8477 x111.