BRIDGES- Blogs

BRIDGES Spotlight Episode 5: Esther

April 20, 2022 By BRIDGES

BRIDGES new Deaf Peer Advocate, Esther, explains her services. Hi, my name is Esther Choi. I am BRIDGES Deaf Peer Advocate for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in Rockland County. I am a Deaf Plus (Deaf with other disabilities)… Read More

Carlos’ Corner-Housing

March 15, 2022 By BRIDGES

HOUSING in Rockland is known by many of us to be unaffordable and inaccessible. Like a broken record, this is a never ending issue that is far from workable solutions. The reality is that we need better housing opportunities and… Read More

Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Program Media Release (2022)

February 24, 2022 By BRIDGES

Immediate Release: Thursday, February 24, 2022 Contact: Gavin T. Walters Sr. | Gavin.walters@hvcvr.org | 845-616-2570 Ulster County, New York – On Wednesday, March 2nd, Senator John E. Brooks, Chair of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military… Read More

Carlos Corner- Giving Tuesday

November 24, 2021 By BRIDGES

Giving to non-profit organizations or causes occurs with an intention and a motivation behind the gift. On most occasions I believe it happens because of a tug, the kind of tug society identifies as “Pulling the Heart Strings” — services… Read More