Dr. Peter Sheckman, a Swampscott resident, has been appointed chair of the Board of Directors for Bridgewell: a nonprofit social and human services organization serving northeastern Massachusetts. Jane Puffer, of Acton, was also made vice chair of the board. Sheckman, who is now retired, practiced internal medicine and infectious disease for over four decades. His most … [Read more...] about Dr. Sheckman to chair Bridgewell board
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Bridgewell gets hands dirty at Newhall Fields
More than 50 volunteers spent their morning getting their hands dirty at Newhall Fields Community Farm as part of Bridgewell’s annual Celebration of Community Service Project on Tuesday. Bridgewell is a nonprofit, social and human services organization that serves over 7,200 people with disabilities and other life challenges throughout northeastern Massachusetts. Newhall … [Read more...] about Bridgewell gets hands dirty at Newhall Fields
Joan Ayer is a testament to independent living benefits
Any 90-year-old who lives independently has achieved something special. What Joan Ayer of Peabody has achieved is beyond special. Ayer has been blind since birth and has intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The first 40 years or so years of her life were spent in varied institutions, including state “schools” for people with IDD and schools for the blind. Ayer … [Read more...] about Joan Ayer is a testament to independent living benefits
Bridgewell to honor partners of 20 years at Gala
Bridgewell, a nonprofit social and human services organization serving northeastern Massachusetts, today announced that Bob MacDonald and Frank DiTucci of MacDonald & Vaccaro Insurance Agency will be the Excellence in Service honorees at its 2025 Imagine the Possibilities Gala for their longstanding support of Bridgewell’s mission and partnership over the past 20 … [Read more...] about Bridgewell to honor partners of 20 years at Gala
Bridgewell appoints chief financial officer
Bridgewell, a nonprofit social and human services organization serving northeastern Massachusetts, announced the appointment of Leanna Fleming as Chief Financial Officer. “Leanna’s career spans human services and other nonprofit sectors, and her strategic insights and operational acumen have contributed to the growth and stability of the organizations she has served,” … [Read more...] about Bridgewell appoints chief financial officer