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- EIN 20-2796974
- 64 N Bridgton Rd Waterford ME 04088-3825 USA
- www.thebridgesfoundation.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
Mission: We provide educational, employment, social & recreational opportunities for persons with sensory and/or energetic sensitivities, and learning, emotional and/or developmental disabilities. We approach these individuals as possessing different skills and abilities, and volunteers devote their time and energy in hopes of creating a new paradigm in service provision to them. We hope to blend the best aspects of the non-profit and for-profit sectors to work together in assisting the people we support while providing the public with products and services worthy of their dollar, and seeing everyone profit from their work at the same time.
Programs: Family outreach & respite care: nine children with emotional disturbances and learning disabilities were provided wraparound, comprehensive mental health services in their homes/communities/school. These services supported their efforts to remain in their homes and in the least restrictive settings possible. A new approach to these services was successfully launched, incorporating mindfulness and energy awareness into traditional mental health approaches.
product sales: products were designed by the participants in the programs. The product sales have funded a variety of activities which have been offered free to the community at large, including yoga, arts/crafts, cooking, practical maintenance and sports. It has also paid the rent for the foundation premises which is available to anyone as a free drop-in center equipped with toys, games, arts supplies, cooking supplies, sports equipment and video games.