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The Peggie & Paul Shevlin Family Foundation
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Our Family History

Addiction is a 'Family' Disease

  

In October 2015, Peggie and Paul Shevlin set up a public charity to assist individuals seeking recovery. With 3 of their 7 children afflicted with addiction - they knew personally addiction's devastating effect on the whole family.


Grateful for their own children's recovery, they felt called to specifically serve needy persons transitioning from treatment to recovery housing. Promoting hope in this particularly vulnerable population was their goal.  


Today, over 2000 have been helped by the Shevlin Family Foundation.  Hundreds of individuals  have become recipients of  housing scholarships.  Many more have  received help with food insecurity, clothing needs, transportation issues,  legal advocacy. The Foundation also houses five Delaware County men seeking long term recovery in our home and offices in Chester, PA.  They are now part of our extended family! 

Like any disease, addiction affects the whole family...but recovery &  healing  is possible!

Like any disease, addiction affects the whole family...but recovery &  healing  is possible!  



Our Founders

Peggie and Paul Shevlin

Peggie and Paul Shevlin

After being faced with addiction in their own family, Peggie and Paul Shevlin wanted to make a difference!  Knowing firsthand the devastation addiction causes they and decided to pay it forward and help those who cannot help themselves YET!  Stepping in TO BE FAMILY for those struggling is our mission!    Providing practical help for those just being discharged from treatment has become the foundation's main priority under their direction - especially for Delaware County residents. Paul Shevlin sits on the Board of Directors.

Christine Rizzo - Executive Director, Chairman of the Board

  Christine has served on the Board of Directors since inception in 2015.  In 2018,  she stepped into the Executive Director role after careers in education, consulting and non-profit administration. Uniquely qualified to walk with family members of those struggling with addiction AND building peer support services for those in early reco

  Christine has served on the Board of Directors since inception in 2015.  In 2018,  she stepped into the Executive Director role after careers in education, consulting and non-profit administration. Uniquely qualified to walk with family members of those struggling with addiction AND building peer support services for those in early recovery has been her greatest accomplishment, but she is most proud of her title 'mom' to three adult children. 

Ryan Shevlin - Board Member

Guy Matthews, JD - Board Member

Guy Matthews, JD - Board Member

Ryan P. Shevlin is a financial management professional and is actively engaged in his long-term recovery. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Economics from Lehigh University. Ryan worked for Eaton Aerospace as a contracts administrator and sales engineer for close to a decade. He then began to work for a long term recovery program, beginning in admissions and eventually managing the personal finances of all the clients. Prior to relocating to the Philadelphia area in 2021, Ryan was the Operations Manager of a Connecticut company. Ryan resides with his wife Ana and their new baby daughter in Chester County and  works for a financial management company. 

Guy Matthews, JD - Board Member

Guy Matthews, JD - Board Member

Guy Matthews, JD - Board Member

Guy F. Matthews, Esq. joined the Media Pennsylvania Law firm of Eckell, Sparks in 1989.  He received his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business Administration from Widener University.  He earned his Law Degree in 1979 from Temple University School of Law and a LLM in Taxation from Villanova University.  Additionally, he has received the CLU and Chartered Financial Consultant designation from the American College. Guy's practice concentrates in the representation and counseling of individual and corporate clients in business, estate, and financial planning matters. His unique leadership and expertise has helped the Foundation grow since inception to better serve individuals and families affected by addiction. 

Seeking New Board Members

Frank Devlin, CPA - Board Member

Frank Devlin, CPA - Board Member

To better serve our community, we are seeking unique individuals who wish to share their super-powers with our organization and those we help.  Please email Christine@shevlinfamilyfoundation.org for more information.

Frank Devlin, CPA - Board Member

Frank Devlin, CPA - Board Member

Frank Devlin, CPA - Board Member

Mr. Devlin serves many non-profit organizations throughout the Delaware Valley, including the Shevlin Family Foundation. His unique experiences and professional qualifications have been instrumental in assisting Shevlin develop long-term strategies to better serve their population. 

Our Community Advisory Board

Bernadette Banta

Bernadette Banta

Bernadette Banta

Account Manager,

Treatment Provider Employee 

Amy White

Bernadette Banta

Bernadette Banta

Jon-David Hodgdon

Bernadette Banta

Jon-David Hodgdon

Community Member &  Treatment Employee

Cheryl Spera

LeeAnn Sullivan

Jon-David Hodgdon

Community Member & 

Small Business Owner

LeeAnn Sullivan

LeeAnn Sullivan

LeeAnn Sullivan

Residential Real Estate Professional, Compass Realty

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