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The External Relations team is focused on advancing the mission of Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, through raising private philanthropic support, communicating the mission – internally and externally – in a meaningful way, and ultimately strengthening the GLFHC brand amongst our various constituencies at the local, state, and national levels. The department’s responsibilities include:

  • Public Relations/Marketing/Communications
    • Electronic and Print (internal and external communications)
    • Social media
    • Graphic Design of collateral materials
    • Cohesive and comprehensive, marketing campaigns for locations/services/new patients
    • Media Relations
  • Development
    • Fundraising – individuals, corporate, sponsorships
    • Grant Writing / Foundations (not state and federal – see below)
  • Special Events – Fundraising, Cultivation/Stewardship, Coordination
  • Grants and Contracts Administration (including HRSA and other state and federal grants)
  • Community Relations, Corporate Relations
  • Legislative/Public Affairs and Advocacy

Team Members

Mary Lyman
Director of Community Relations
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Julianne Bloise
Manager, Marketing and Communications
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Laura Burns
Manager, Development and Donor Relations
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Steve Crowell
Manager, Development and Annual Giving
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  • GLFHC has been awarded $2 million in federal funding to expand its West location in Lawrence. Pictured, from left, are State Reps. Marcos Devers (D-Lawrence) and Frank Moran (D-Lawrence); Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña; Congresswoman Lori Trahan; GLFHC West Medical Director Paul Esielionis, MD; GLFHC President & CEO Guy Fish, MD; and State Rep. Christina Minicucci (D-North Andover).

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center participates in grassroots advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.

Advocacy Objectives at GLFHC:

1. Increase participation from GLFHC employees, board, patients, and community members as Health Center Advocates.

2. Educate internal and external stakeholders on the importance of Advocacy for Community Health Centers at the local, state, and federal levels. Become a Health Center Advocate Go to the Campaign for America’s Health Centers and join the movement. Become a Health Center Advocate Today … Text HCADVOCATE to 52886 – it’s that simple!

Signature Events

  • Making a Difference Gala
  • In Pink Brunch and Comedy Show

Making a Difference Gala

  • Jonathan Isaacson (center), Chairman and CEO of The Gem Group, receives the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center 2022 Making a Difference Award. Presenting him with the award are GLFHC President and CEO Guy Fish, MD, (right); and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

In Pink Brunch & Comedy Show

  • Comediennes Judy Carter, Shelby Lane, MD, and Lynette Charity, MD entertain us during In Pink 2021.

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Mobile Health Unit

The Mobile Health Unit is a great example of how our donors’ generous contributions go directly to providing care for our patients and other members of the community.

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School-Based Health Center Care Packages

The External Relations team put some of the money in the Access to Care Fund to use by creating small “care package” bags for kids at the School-Based Health Centers at Lawrence High and Greater Lawrence Technical School.

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Prenatal Education Books

Thanks to donations from GLFHC supporters, the External Relations team was able to organize the purchase of prenatal education materials, including 90 books entitled “Baby Basics: Your Month By Month Guide To A Healthy Pregnancy” through the March of Dimes.

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Reach Out and Read

The External Relations department coordinated an effort to save the “Reach Out and Read” program from extinction with the help of our donors' generous contributions.

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