Ann’s Place, a local nonprofit serving families facing cancer, announced three new board members this year: Katie McKeon Curran, Connecticut Institute for Communities; Paul Golaszewski, Waterworks; and Matt Rose, Matt Rose Realty Group. Additionally, Ann’s Place Board of Directors elected Jeff McDonough of Union Savings Bank to serve as the Chair of the Board.
Ann’s Place provides help and hope to those living with cancer and their loved ones. Their clinical counselors, support group facilitators and wellness experts provide a host of services aimed at improving quality of life during and after cancer. Ann’s Place relies on the generosity of donors to be able to provide all of their services free of charge.
For the last year, Ann’s Place has moved all of its programs online through interactive video conferencing. Almost a thousand clients received cancer support services from the comfort and safety of their homes during the pandemic.
Katie McKeon Curran, Esq, is the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel at Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC), a Danbury based, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving low and moderate income individuals, families, and communities in Western Connecticut through a combination of health, housing, education, and economic development programs and services. Katie is a licensed attorney in the State of Connecticut. She held a prior certification in Health Care Compliance from the national Health Center Compliance Association and recently completed a certification in Nonprofit Financial Stewardship from the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education Program. She holds a B.A. in Government from Hamilton College and a J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children.
Paul Golaszewski is the Executive Director of Showrooms and Sales for Waterworks. In this role Paul manages teams and develops client relationships across the US that provide luxury bath and kitchen fittings, surfaces, cabinetry, lighting and accessories for architects, interior designers, custom homebuilders and homeowners. He is also a passionate runner who is always looking forward to the next local 5k race. He lives in Brookfield, Connecticut with his wife Debbie and daughter Ellie.
Matt Rose is the Broker Owner of Matt Rose Realty Group, Keller Williams Realty. Headed by Rose, the lead broker, the team additionally includes seven licensed agents specializing in buyer/seller in the Fairfield & Litchfield Counties. He has received numerous awards and sold over 1,000 homes. He currently also serves on the Environmental Impact Commission of Danbury and the Board of Directors for Family and Children’s Aid. He previously served on the board of the Western Connecticut Regional YMCA in Danbury and was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Danbury. He and his wife Heather live in Danbury.
Jeff McDonough is a Senior Vice President at Union Savings Bank, headquartered in Danbury. Jeff has been with USB since 2015 and leads teams in the Human Resources, Learning & Development and Community Relations departments. Prior to joining the Ann’s Place board, Jeff was a member of the Ann’s Place Festival of Trees committee, and continues to serve as the Chair of the Taps & Trees event. Jeff’s passion is family and sports. He lives in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Ann’s Place’s mission is to provide comfort, support and resources to people living with cancer and to their loved ones. They assist you and your loved ones to create a unique pathway through cancer to improve your quality of life. At Ann's Place, all are welcome. Find out more at annsplace.org or call 203-790-6568 for more information. They are located at 80 Saw Mill Road, Danbury CT.
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