b'Lisa Hannahan CEO Stephanie CostaLisa Hannahan, who servedWhen asked what she was as the first chair of New Englandmost looking forward to in Villages Family Association,NEVs future, NEVs current CEO reflected on the important roleStephanie Costa says thats an the group plays in supportingeasy question to answer. the organization. She notes that I am most looking forward to the association was revitalizedseeing the people we support in 2017 in response to familyachieve what they want most in members and guardians askinglife. how they could become moreShe added, After being with involved with NEV.New England Village for 3 years, We have grown and stayedtwo of which were in a pandemic, true to our mission, which is toI have seen the true meaning of provide opportunities for familyresilience play out in front of me57members to participate in theby the people we support and New England Village community.our staff. The many examples Our First 50 YearsThe association understandsJoy Bendror and NEV CEO Stephanie Costa remind me of the saying, We and identifies with the needscant control the wind but we can of New England Village, andadjust our sails. I have watched is willing to provide support to helpthe individuals we support and our meet these needs, she says. staff adjust their sails again and again. We have run two very successfulThe outcome is a resilient community golf tournaments and have given ourthat has learned to tap into its financial support to residents, daystrengths and support systems to program members, and staff. achieve its goals and overcome Having a strong Familychallenges. This community is ready Association is all about buildingfor forward progress. The most community at NEV. When families/ exciting part is knowing that the guardians are involved in the NEVpeople we support can choose their community, residents, day programfutures and our staff can assist them. members, and staff all benefit. TheI am grateful to be leading such an NEV Family Association providesamazing community on this journey opportunities for family members andinto the future.guardians to work as a community toLisa Hannahan and Kyle Hundleysupport NEV.NEV_50Year_95x95_v5Final.indd 57 6/8/22 4:33 PM'