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NEWS
June 21, 2025

June 2025 . . . Lifelines

A Note from Diana Jackson, CEO

Greetings to all!

As we come to the end of spring (and the rainy season), many people supported by the agency have been enjoying community activities, employment, and skill development. First Baptist Camp Cherokee has been rescheduled to August and Fun in the Sun with the Elks Lodge members was a huge success. Miracle League softball has been exciting for many and some of the people at Life Bridges were chosen for the elite team.

Work and planning continue as we pursue the Duplex Project. We recently received notice that we will be awarded a grant from the George R. Johnson Foundation for $50,000. Also, $5,000 from our local United Way. This will be added to the Spring Fling totals. We are on the MOVE!

We are very grateful for all the generosity of so many people in our community, including parents and family members. Mark your calendar for the 2026 SPRING FLING – March 27th There are many ways to be involved.

Together we are BRIDGING the gap,

Life Bridges Partners – Thank you for believing in and partnering with us!
Together we are BRIDGING the gap!

Save the Date:

Family Meeting

Dinner Buffet Provided!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
5:00PM

Life Bridges – HOC

Quarterly Staff Meeting

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
1:30PM-2:30PM

Life Bridges – HOC

Camp Cherokee
Rescheduled

August 5-7, 2025

Elks Lodge Fun Day - 2025
Medical Clinic Update

Welcome Jennifer Hanson, FNP

We are excited to have Jennifer Hanson, Family Nurse Practitioner, join our dedicated team at Life Bridges. Her expertise and compassionate care are a valuable addition to our clinic.

Clinic Availability

The clinic is open and ready to serve all staff and their families, ensuring access to quality healthcare services.

 

Scheduling Appointments

To schedule an appointment with the practitioner on duty, please contact Rachel Anthony at 423-303-1945. She will assist you in finding a convenient time for your visit.


Services Offered
  1. Acute Symptoms: We treat acute symptoms such as common colds, flu, sore throat, and nausea.
  2. Physicals: School and sports physicals are available for your convenience.

Arrival and Check-In Procedure
  • Upon arrival, please check in at the front window.
  • Complete a personal and family history form and present your insurance card.
  • If you do not have insurance, a $20 office visit fee or $40 for physicals will be deducted from your payroll. Any additional charges for supplies used will also be deducted. If you have insurance, there will be no deductions from payroll.

Insurance Information
  • For those with TNCARE, it’s essential to change the Primary Care Provider (PCP) to Dr. Joseph Mazzolini before your appointment. This change can also be made during your visit if necessary.

Our Commitment

We are committed to being a valuable resource to our Life Bridges family by providing affordable healthcare services. We strive to make healthcare accessible and convenient for you and your loved ones.

By Karen Kelley
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NEWS
May 17, 2025

May 2025 . . . Lifelines

A Note from Diana Jackson, CEO

Greetings to all!

The people of Life Bridges have been working hard to be in shape for Special Olympics. The weather was not in our favor. Although the actual day was rained out, we are working on some field events that many will be able to participate in very soon!

Work and planning continues as we pursue the Duplex Project. We recently received notice that we will be awarded a grant from the George R. Johnson Foundation for $50,000. Also, we are in the final review for a grant from our local United Way. This will be added to the Spring Fling totals. We are on the MOVE!

We are very grateful for all the generosity of so many people in our community, including parents and family members. Mark your calendar for the 2026 SPRING FLING – March 27th There are many ways to be involved.

Life Bridges Partners – Thank you for believing in and partnering with us!
Together we are BRIDGING the gap!
2025 Miracle League Spring Schedule

Bradley North Complex

Teams: | 1 = A’s | 2 = Orioles | 3 = Braves | 4 = Pirates |
Field Saturdays April 12 April 19 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31
B 10:00AM 2 vs 3 4 vs 1 2 vs 1 4 vs 1 2 vs 3 3 vs 4
B 11:15AM 4 vs 1 2 vs 3 3 vs 4 2 vs 3 4 vs 1 1 vs 2

Bradley North Complex | 6065 Eureka Rd NW | Cleveland, TN 37312

2025 Miracle League of Bradley County

Play Ball. . .
By Karen Kelley
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NEWS
April 19, 2025

April 2025 . . . Lifelines

A Note from Diana Jackson, CEO

Greetings as we welcome Spring and warmer temperatures!

We are very happy to report that the 2025 Spring Fling total was over $122,000. We are very excited as much of the money earned will be used to afford the cost of a project to build new duplexes to meet the needs of people supported by the agency. Many people we support need roll in showers and one level living due to their physical needs and the effects of aging. We are excited to be working to make this project a reality.

We are very grateful for all the generosity of so many people in our community, including parents and family members. Mark your calendar for the 2026 SPRING FLING – March 27th.

Happy Easter to all, as we remember the reason for the season.

Life Bridges Partners – Thank you for believing in and partnering with us!
Together we are BRIDGING the gap!
Pictured: Diana Jackson, Life Bridges CEO, Representative from the Department of Transportation, Damaris Betancourt, Life Bridges COO.
Life Bridges Receives 6 Wheelchair Vans

Life Bridges received 6 Ford Transit Wheelchair Vans awarded from a Tennessee Department of Transportation grant.

The vans had been on backorder and are much needed to transport individuals who are transported in wheelchairs.

Multiple wheelchairs and seated individuals can be transported together in each vehicle.

Doug Ledford, Vehicle Maintenance Program Coordinator, and Damaris Betancourt worked together to request the vehicles.

Save the Date:

Easter Egg Bash

Family & Friends Welcome

Saturday, April 19, 2025
1:00- 3:00PM

Life Bridges

Quarterly Staff Meeting

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
1:30PM

Life Bridges
Hunt Center

Special Olympics

Saturday, May 3, 2025
Registration 9:00AM
Parade Line-Up 9:30AM

Cleveland Middle School

–> Camp Cherokee <–
May 20, 21, 22

2025 Miracle League Spring Schedule

Bradley North Complex

Teams: | 1 = A’s | 2 = Orioles | 3 = Braves | 4 = Pirates |
Field Saturdays April 12 April 19 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31
B 10:00AM 2 vs 3 4 vs 1 2 vs 1 4 vs 1 2 vs 3 3 vs 4
B 11:15AM 4 vs 1 2 vs 3 3 vs 4 2 vs 3 4 vs 1 1 vs 2

Bradley North Complex | 6065 Eureka Rd NW | Cleveland, TN 37312

No games on May 3rd due to Special Olympics.

Jimmy's Journal

Love of Baseball. . .

By: James Long Eagle Kilgore, Person Supported, Life Bridges Reporter

Saturday, April 5th, 2025, starts our opening day of Miracle League Baseball. Teams had changes to their schedules. It consists of Orioles, A’s, Braves, Dodgers, Pirates, and Giants. It is located on Eureka Road in Cleveland, Tennessee. For the first time in ten years. Eric Odom says, “In order to hydrate drink some Powerade”. This reporter hits really big towards left field twice in a game between the Athletics and the Dodgers. For more information, please contact Carolyn Kimsey at: www.miracleleaguebc.org.

Kenneth Myers receives 10 years of service recognition from Life Bridges CEO Diana Jackson and Board President Dr. Raymond Brown.
Congratulations Kenneth!
By Karen Kelley
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NEWS
February 22, 2025

February 2025 . . . Lifelines

A Note from Diana Jackson, CEO

Happy February and I hope your month has been filled with love!

The Life Bridges Leadership team, of nearly seventy people, recently met for a day of training utilizing principles from the Steven Covey book, The Speed of Trust. We are fortunate to have a team that functions well, wants to improve, and is willing to put the work into growth.

Our Residential and Day Programs have restructured in a way to join these teams for improved communication and delivery of service. We greatly appreciate the effort, dedication, and follow through in this project.

Spring Fling 2025 Need: If you can acquire a silent auction item, gift certificates from any establishment, or donate a bottle of wine for the “Wine Pull” please let me know! This fund-raising event will be held on March 28th and will be one of the funding sources for the new duplexes we are planning to build in 2025/2026. Thank you to so many of you who are already involved.

Life Bridges Partners – Thank you for believing in and partnering with us!
Together we are BRIDGING the gap!
Save the Date:

April 12, 2025
Civitan Pancake Breakfast
Aubrey’s
8:00AM – 10:00AM
Monies collected help with
Special Olympics

Contact Diana Jackson:
djackson@lifebridgesonline.com

NO TAKE-OUT ORDERS
NO TO-GO ORDERS

May 3, 2025
Special Olympics
Cleveland Middle School

2025 Life Bridges Spring Fling Fundraiser

Thank You to Our Sponsors

PLATINUM

Ocoee Professional Pharmacy
Maxi Auto Service & Wilkey Motor Sports – Athens, TN
YMCA
E-Com
Regions Bank
Harry’s
Kobayashi
Bob & Melinda McIntire
Damaris Betancourt

GOLD

Marvin & Amy Schaefer
Boyd & Carolyn Williams
Beverly Phillips
Easy Auto
Cleveland Abstract & Title Insurance
First Horizon Bank
Flora Insurance Agency
Companion Funeral & Cremation
Southeast Bank
JHM Certified Public Accountants
Cleveland Utilities
Allstate Insurance – George Gray
Pinnacle Bank

Andy Anderson
Dales & Brenda Hughes
Ken & Dianne Webb
Pat & Janet Ensley
Peggy & Joe Pesterfield
Amy & Bill Reedy
Drew & Carolyn Robinson
L.E. Wooten
Martha & Charlie McDowell
Dr. Raymond & Donice Brown

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS:
David & Marcia Fair
Joe & Kathy Lee
Eddie & Milteen Cartwright
Bryan & Julie Turner

Broad Street United Methodist Church + Tim Tebow Foundation

Night to Shine Prom - 2015
By Karen Kelley
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NEWS
February 1, 2025

January 2025 . . . Lifelines

A Note from Diana Jackson, CEO

The New Year is off with a definite chill – recently we woke up to 8 degrees! I trust you are safe and warm.

What a thrill it is to celebrate Life Bridges’ many employees who have had milestone anniversaries with the agency as of January 2025. It was a bonus to be joined by Life Bridges Board Chairman, Dr. Raymond Brown, to recognize this year’s employees.

Jerry Adams was awarded employee of the year, Kelley Ford was awarded Volunteer of the year, and Deanna Sandidge was awarded the Spirit of Life Bridges. Director’s Choice awards were given to Tricia Salter, Semyon Kanarski, Kayla Carrol, Jessica Johnson, Pamela Allen, and Amanda Forgey. I am so proud of each one of them.

  • 35 employees – 5 years of service
  • 19 employees – 10 years of service
  • 7 employees – 15 years of service
  • 8 employees – 20 years of service
  • 1 employee – 25 years of service

Mark your calendars for Spring Fling 2025 if you would like to purchase a table or be a sponsor. This fund-raising event will be held on March 28th and will be one of the funding sources for the new duplexes we are planning to build beginning in 2025. Thank you to so many of you who are already involved.


Life Bridges Partners – Thank you for believing in and partnering with us!
Together we are BRIDGING the gap!
2024

Annual Employee Recognition

Spirit of Life Bridges goes to Deana Sandidge l-r Diana Jackson CEO, Deana and Dr. Brown-Board Pres.
Employee of the Year goes to Jerry Adams L to R: Diana Jackson CEO, Jerry and Dr. Brown-Board Pres.
Life Saver goes to Saa Leno & Cecilia Ayala l-r Diana Jackson Employee of the Year goes to Jerry Adams L to R: Dian Jackson CEO, Jerry and Dr. Brown-Board Pres. Saa,Cecilia and Dr. Brown.
Directors Choice : L to R: Diana Jackson, Recipients: Semyon Kanarski, Amanda Forgey, Pam Allen, Tricia Salter, Kayla Carroll, Jessica Johnson and Dr. Brown
Volunteer of the Year: Kelley Ford l-r: Diana Jackson, Kelley Ford and Dr. Brown
25 Years of Service: John Blackburn L-R: Diana Jackson, John Blackburn and Dr. Brown
20 Years of Service: l-r: Diana Jackson, Marisa Ingle, Brittney Roland, Rhonda Bryant, Misty Hamby, Edward Johnson & Dr. Brown Not pictured: Keri Chastain, Valerie McCoy & Mildred McFarland
15 Years of Service: l-r Diana Jackson, Karen Williams, Harley Buchtel, Rachelle Anthony, Dr. Brown Not pictured: Jacqueline Arewa, Martha Beavers, Melvin Brooks, Troy Hammonds
10 Years of Service: front row l-r Liliya Lyashevskiy, Dr. Joe Mazzolini, Danielle Tate, Amber Travis, Windy Parman standing l-r Diana Jackson, Reena Davis, Andrew Campbell, Totiona Bowers, Kelsey Nickels & Dr. Brown Not pictured: Patricia Bullington, Yolande Cebert, Tatyana Lakatosh, Caitlyn Monroe, Kristy Osborne, Yesia Pitner, Kezmond Pugh, Carrie Sermons, Brandy Wilson Rachel Yancey
5 Years of Service: Front Row l-r: Maureen Miller, Chloe Norwood, Tina Hughes, Jason Boling, Serrina Lee, Chloey Tatum, Brianne Kennard Back row l-r: Diana Jackson, Timothy Legrand, Jeffrey Harden, Charles Hamby, Christine Campbell, Michael Blackwell, John Allman, Elizabeth Allen, Angel Coile, Kaitlyn Roe & Dr. Brown 10 Years of Service: front row l-r Liliya Lyashevskiy, Dr. Joe Mazzolini, Danielle Tate, Amber Travis, Windy Parman standing l-r Diana Jackson, Reena Davis, Andrew Campbell, Totiona Bowers, Kelsey Nickels & Dr. Brown Not pictured: Patricia Bullington, Yolande Cebert, Tatyana Lakatosh, Caitlyn Monroe, Kristy Osborne, Yesia Pitner, Kezmond Pugh, Carrie Sermons, Brandy Wilson Rachel Yancey Not pictured: Donna Bennett, Johnathan Brown, Jessica Burns, Melissa Callahan, Chelsea Coulter, Hailey Cronan, Catlin Danson, Georgia Dills, Seth Garner, Tammy Gibbs, Danielle Goins, Tamara Holden, Haley Loftis, Vickie Patterson, Tmesha Pitner, Lacey Plumley, Samantha Swafford, Chasity Watts, Angela Wilson
By Karen Kelley
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NEWS
December 15, 2024

December 2024 . . . Lifelines

A Note from Diana Jackson, CEO

Merry Christmas!

The Talent Show was a HIT for all who performed and for the many spectators. The Holiday – Thanksgiving/Christmas Lunch was attended by nearly 500 people and was lively as usual. The choir, the handbell group, and Nicole Rogers on the saxophone entertained the group and lifted the spirits of all in attendance. The Elks Christmas gathering was enjoyed by many and Santa had his work cut out for him!!

Mark your calendars for Spring Fling 2025 if you would like to purchase a table or be a sponsor. This fund-raising event will be held on March 28th and will be one of the funding sources for the new duplexes we are planning to build beginning in 2025. Thank you to so many of you who are already involved.

Life Bridges Partners – Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Together we are BRIDGING the gap!

Life Bridges received a warm welcome from the Cleveland High and Middle School Cheerleaders during the Annual Holiday Luncheon on November 25 at Cleveland High School. The Cleveland High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and the SRO team served a delicious lunch to nearly 500 guests in attendance.

Talent Show - 2024

Gary performs at the Talent Show -special appearance with his Mother.
Miranda sings with a dance solo by Beth Jarrett-Director of Residential & Day Service

Holiday Luncheon - 2024

Tennessee Technology Trailblazer

Shaun Fritts received the “Tennessee Technology Trailblazer” award in November from Commissioner Brad Turner at the Tennessee Department of Disability & Aging Technology Summit in Nashville. Maxine Frizell also participated in a panel discussion on how technology assists her daily life.

(Technology helps to have staff when needed to offer assistance)

By Karen Kelley
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NEWS
November 16, 2024

November 2024 . . . Lifelines

A Note from Diana Jackson, CEO

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are enjoying the fall weather and looking forward to the traditions to come. The Talent Show will be a highlight on November 20th at 6:30 PM at the Lee University Dixon Chapel. Then together, we will all celebrate at the Holiday, Thanksgiving and Christmas lunch on Monday, November 25th beginning at 11:00 AM at Cleveland High School cafeteria.

Mark your calendars for Spring Fling 2025 if you would like to purchase a table or be a sponsor. This fund-raising event will be held on March 28 th and will be one of the funding sources for the new duplexes we are planning to build beginning in 2025. Thank you to so many of you who have already purchased a table or contacted us to be involved with this event.

Thank you for your prayers, contributions, and volunteer hours – together we make it happen!

Life Bridges Partners – Thank you for believing in and partnering with us!
Bridging the gap!

Save the Date:

Talent Show

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
6:30PM – 8:00PM

Lee University Dixon Center

Holiday Lunch

Monday, November 25, 2024
 11:00AM

Cleveland High School Cafeteria

Field Day 2024

Artist - Thomas Bland

Artist Thomas Bland receives “Outstanding Artist Endeavors” in the Trousdale School’s 2024 From My Perspective Art Show for his art “God’s Beautiful Creations”
By Karen Kelley
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NEWS
October 19, 2024

October 2024. . . Lifelines

A Note from Diana Jackson, CEO

Happy Fall Everyone! We are busy with fall decorating, planning fall outings, Miracle League, and continuing in our clean-up efforts. Fall activities include pumpkin decorating, local festivals, and dressing up in our favorite costumes. The Life Bridges Boo Bash will be held at the Main Center in the parking area on October 26th beginning at 5:30 PM. Everyone is invited. The Talent Show is scheduled for November 20th at 6:30 PM. It is always a night of fun and we hope you will join us.

Mark your calendars for Spring Fling 2025 if you would like to purchase a table or be a sponsor. (contact Karen Kelley for details: kkelley@lifebridgesonline.com) This fund-raising event will be held on March 28 th and will be one of the funding sources for the new duplexes we are planning to build beginning in 2025. Thank you to so many of you who have already purchased a table or contacted us to be involved with this event.

Thank you for your prayers, contributions, and volunteer hours – together we make it happen!

Life Bridges Partners – Thank you for believing in and partnering with us!
Bridging the gap!

Save the Date:

Boo Bash

Halloween Trunk or Treat

Monday, October 26, 2024
5:30PM

Life Bridges

Talent Show

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
6:30PM

Lee University
Dixon Center

Holiday Dinner

Monday, November 25, 2024
11:000AM

Cleveland High School
Cafeteria

Life Bridges

Field Day
Jimmy's Journal

Another Successful Field Day

By: James L. Kilgore, Person Supported, Life Bridges Reporter

September 18th, 2024 from 9:30-11:00AM. It’s second annual Life Bridges Field day, everybody shows up. This Reporter is having Fun on the field where I play tennis with Sandy, Krystal and Miranda. Everyone else plays Corn Hole, Frisbees, Baseball and scoop and catch the ball. I am very proud of the staff, faculty and clients from Life Bridges for a wonderful day on the field.

By Karen Kelley
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NEWS
September 21, 2024

September 2024. . . Lifelines

A Note from Diana Jackson, CEO

Welcome to a month of clean up! As the weather has become cooler, we have been cleaning out garages, storage areas, and closets – not just talking about it but following through! We are refreshing homes with new furniture, paint, curtains, and décor. How fitting that one of the projects of First Baptist Church joined us GO! LOVE! SERVE!

We were certainly blessed by several members from First Baptist Church who were all across our city on Sunday. Thousands of volunteers worked on projects at a couple hundred locations. Life Bridges was blessed to have a team of workers at our Main Center and at two homes led by Tom and Debbie Thurman. They trimmed bushes, pulled weeds, picked up debris, and pressure cleaned with a passion – thank you!!!

Mark your calendars for Spring Fling 2025 if you would like to purchase a table or be a sponsor. This fund-raising event will be held on March 28th and will be one of the funding sources for the new duplexes we are planning to build beginning in 2025. Thank you to so many of you who have already purchased a table or contacted us to be involved with this event.

Thank you for your prayers, contributions, and volunteer hours – together we make it happen!

Life Bridges Partners – Thank you for believing in and partnering with us!
Bridging the gap!

Go! Love! Serve!

Miracle League Fall Schedule

Bradley North Complex

Saturday, Sept. 14

10am Braves vs. Reds

11:15am Pirates vs A’s

12:30pm Dodgers vs. Giants

Saturday, Sept. 21

10am Reds vs. Pirates

11:15am Dodgers vs. Braves

12:30pm A’s vs. Giants

Saturday, Sept. 28

10am Reds vs. A’s

11:15am Giants vs. Braves

12:30pm Pirates vs Dodgers

Saturday, Oct. 12

10am Giants vs. Pirates

11:15am A’s vs. Braves

12:30pm Reds vs. Dodgers

Saturday, Oct. 19

10am Braves vs. Reds

11:15am Dodgers vs. Giants

12:30pm Pirates vs A’s

Saturday, October. 26

10am Dodgers vs. A’s

11:15am Braves vs. Pirates

12:30pm Reds vs. Giants

Bradley North Complex | 6065 Eureka Rd NW | Cleveland, TN 3712

National DSP Recognition, Sept. 8-14

Thank you for helping people and changing lives!
Life Bridges Supportive Employment Program

McDonald's

Congratulations!

Savance Baker

We celebrate your “1-Year of Service” as an employee of McDonald’s.

Savance is with the SEP (Supportive Employment Program) at Life Bridges. He is always energized and dedicated to his job.

Thank you McDonald’s for your partnership as a Business Partner and to Thank you to our amazing team SEP for all you do to encourage and ensure that Savance is living his best life!

Life Bridges

Around Town
By Karen Kelley
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NEWS
August 24, 2024

August 2024. . . Lifelines

A Note from Diana Jackson, CEO

Summer has proven to be busy, productive, and HOT!

We are working to finalize plans to build two new duplexes with hopes to begin in 2025. The land has been procured, building plans are in the works, and the agency board of directors is working on the financing. We are seeking collaboration from several local donors and we will keep you posted on these. If you have an idea or want to participate in some way, please let me know. This years Spring Fling will be dedicated to this effort. Thank you to so many of you who have already purchased a table or contacted us to be involved with this event in March.

We have ordered 3 more new wheelchair vans to add to our transportation fleet through the TN Department of Transportation. Delivery date is unknown, but we anticipate their arrival before the end of the year. We also expect to purchase several mini vans before the end of year to meet the needs of the people we support. I know many of you are invested in this process.

Thank you for your prayers, contributions, and volunteer hours – together we make it happen!

Life Bridges Partners – Thank you for believing in and partnering with us!
Bridging the gap!
MIRACLE LEAGUE

Basketball/Cheerleading
Schedule

10:30AM – 1:00PM

August 17, 24, 31
November 23, 30
December 7, 14, 21
Jimmy's Journal

Always Learning

By: James L. Kilgore, Person Supported, Life Bridges Reporter

I have been enrolled in online courses at Hillsdale College. I passed four classes like, Introduction to the Constitution; Supply-Side Economics and American Prosperity; History of Classical Music and Economics 101: The Principles of Free-Market Economics. Hillsdale is a wonderful college that I can take classes and plan to take additional classes this fall.

This reporter is hoping to find a job soon and my case manager, Totiona Bowers is teaching me about personal space and behavior when working with others.

L to R: Christine Campbell, Supervisor; Mikela Petioles, ICF/IID; Rachelle Anthony, Nursing Services; Melissa Coblentz, Day Program; Tricia Salter, Admin; not pictured, Seth Garner, Residential
Congratulations

Staff of the Quarter

Life Bridges Supportive Employment Program

Elder's Ace Hardware

Elder’s Ace Hardware presents:

“Certificate of Appreciation” to Joe Hughes in recognition of 20 years of employment and dedication. Joe participates in the Life Bridges Supportive Employment Program which helps individuals in finding a job and offers supports and job coaching.

Congratulations Joe and thank you to Elder’s Ace Hardware for your valued partnership.

By Karen Kelley