Helping Adults with Special Needs

WINTER 2019 NEWSLETTER

Helping adults with special needs

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BRIGHTSTONE PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE WORK, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND FUTURE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, EXPANDING THEIR POTENTIAL, AND HELPING THEM DEVELOP MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. WWW.BRIGHTSTONE.ORG BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS President, Brenda Hauk FROM THE Executive Director, BrightStone EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Chairman, Don Stinnett Controller, HCA (Retired) OW! WHAT A YEAR! Vice Chairman, Jim Lackey Since the beginning of 2019 (just ten short months ago), Chairman, Complete Holdings Group WBrightStone has been blessed beyond measure. From generous and enthusiastic participation in fundraising events like The Big Payback, Treasurer, Jerry Rooker CFO, Physician Services Group, HCA Bowlability, and our annual Golf Benefit, to a new passenger van for a new community-based learning program, to million dollar gifts for building a Secretary, Kent Holdcroft “Land of Dreams” future campus, to an amazing 20th Anniversary and Chief Revenue Officer, AdhereHealth Groundbreaking celebration, I am speechless as to the awesome year our awesome God has provided through YOU! DIRECTORS Mike Alexander Thank you for valuing the lives of the individuals at BrightStone. Thank Owner, Signs First Franklin you for your generous hearts, for your prayers, and for helping those with special needs have what we all desire – to be loved, to have a reason to get Mike Cairnes President/COO, Kirkland’s up every morning, and something of value to do each day. Kevin Gabhart We are so energized by your support to not only provide the best services Sr. Managing Director, Beecher Carlson possible but to sustain those services as we transition to our beautiful Becky Harrell new campus. Your compassion is providing the opportunity for adults Consultant, Kraft CPAs (Retired) with special needs to enjoy the BEST LIFE POSSIBLE right now and for generations to come. Dr. Colin Looney Orthopedic Surgeon, Bone & Joint Our students are ready and thrilled to have a new campus of opportunity Institute of TN and home of their own. They do not hesitate to tell others, “I’m going to live Jerry Reed there!” One student often adds, “I don’t know when and I don’t know how,” VP, Pharmacy Service, Community then pointing his finger toward the sky, “but the Man upstairs knows!” Health Systems We are all depending on “the Man upstairs” to continue inspiring you, Tom Singleton Sr. Managing Director, FTI Cambio individually and as a community, to help these adults realize their dreams. Health Solutions (Retired) Donor, volunteer, sponsor, influencer – YOU will make this LAND OF DREAMS a reality. Bob Speck President/CEO Blue Coast Burrito BrightStone wishes you a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas filled with Dianne Spooner loving others as Jesus loves us. Owner, Grace Frances Interiors Dr. Catherine Stallworth Sr. Medical Director, Physician Reviewer, My Nexus Brenda Hauk

When you give to BrightStone, you help adults with special needs today and LASTING tomorrow. Inspired by the love of Jesus, we work with you to create life-saving CHANGE change that lasts a lifetime. Ways to give include: STARTS • Give monthly or yearly • Tax-smart donations of stock • Employer matching • Give through your will WITH YOU • Beneficiary designations • Sponsorships • Corporate giving • Volunteer & engage

For more information, contact Randy Elliott, Director of Advancement at [email protected], 615-790-4888 (office), or 615-491-0096 (mobile)

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“I feel I was brought here for a purpose,” says BrightStone is pleased and Sandy Hull, owner of Lucy, a certified therapy excited to welcome five new dog she brings to BrightStone weekly. staff members!

After a 27-year career as a property manager RENE BROWN in Colorado, Sandy moved to Tennessee Lead Teacher, Sandy Hull and her certified therapy Learning Lab to pursue her passion for helping animals dog, Lucy. “I’m so glad I found and the disabled. “Lucy and I had been BrightStone. This is home “Our adults love volunteering at some other organizations but for Lucy and me.” their time working felt we could be doing more.” on computers. I am so proud of how For Sandy, BrightStone is special because, much their skills “The learning opportunities here are have zoomed!!” tremendous. The students have independence and are part of the real world. The first time DEE LANIER I visited BrightStone I cried... I knew I found Lead Teacher, where we belong.” Paint Room “The students are GREAT… Every day with them is a Benefits of Pet Therapy good day.” • lowers blood pressure • encourages communication • decreases anxiety JACOB CAMPBELL Teaching Assistant • improves focus “Seeing the joy on Source: pawsforpeople.org students faces when they work together and accomplish things they never knew they could VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR do makes teaching here so much fun.” On May 22nd during BrightStone’s annual volunteer luncheon, Chaplain Larry Yarborough TABBY MAYS was recognized as “Volunteer of the Year” for Teaching the impact he makes in the lives of students, Assistant their families, and staff on a regular basis. “I love the staff and how much joy is felt For students, Larry is a source of unconditional just by being around love. He embraces each individual and finds the students. There their unique strengths and joy. is always something to smile about.” For families, Larry is there in times of need. He steps outside the walls and operating hours of KAYE COLLINS BrightStone to provide a comforting presence Product at home or in the hospital. Designer For staff, Larry is a wellspring of spiritual “Larry exemplifies unconditional love,” “I love bringing art strength. He lifts up teachers, administrators, said Executive Director, Brenda Hauk to the classroom! (left), about Volunteer of the Year, Everyone has the and volunteers daily in their work and life. Larry Yarborough (right). ability to create!” Thank you to Larry, and to all of our volunteers, for the generous donation of your time and talents!

3 VIEW EVENT PHOTOS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT FACEBOOK.COM/BRIGHTSTONETN 2019at BrightStone

PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL BrightStone benefits as an official MUSIC THAT TOUCHES THE charity partner of one of the top rated FEB music festivals in the country. HEART, PRESENTED BY STAR 36,000 festival goers attend and see PHYSICAL THERAPY BrightStone’s logo and products! 4 Luke Bryan headlines a record breaking Songwriter’s night. SEP $269,000 raised! 21-22

20TH ANNIVERSARY & GROUNDBREAKING, THE BIG PAYBACK PRESENTED BY ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN SEP Nearly 500 gather to celebrate and see build-out You help support BrightStone’s music plans for BrightStone’s “Land of Dreams.” MAY program to the tune of $40,000! Kevin Griffin, Pilgrimage Festival co-founder 7 See article on p. 8. and lead singer of the band, Better Than H T S T 2 I G O N Ezra, visits BrightStone and composes the R E

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AUG 5-6 BOWLABILITY, PRESENTED BY ALDI Sponsored by Franklin Synergy Bank, Clearwater Pools, Gamble Design Collaborative, The Schneider Family, STAR Physical Therapy, The Stinnett Family, Twine Graphics, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, Your WIlliamson

Special Thanks to Franklin Family Entertainment Center.

366 bowlers break the all-time Bowlability fundraising record by raising more than $87,000. The “Gutter Busters” are awarded Top Fundraising Team and maintain a 5-year winning streak. The “most fun you’ll have fundraising, ever” event will return next year with cosmic sessions, first- rate prizes, and a new over-the-top spirit contest.

Reserve your lane for next year at Bowlability.com.

4 JIM HINTON MEMORIAL GOLF Team Kirkland’s BENEFIT, PRESENTED BY KIRKLAND’S Sponsored by Churchill Mortgage, RJ Young, Silex Data, Chuy’s, Waltrip Automotive

55 golfers play an 18-hole scramble at The Governor’s Club in Brentwood after raising more than $127,000. Top Fundraiser and Top Fundraising Team prizes are awarded to BrightStone The Hinton Family student, Jon Hasty, who individually raised $20,500.

View fundraising results and donate at BrightStoneGolf.com.

SEP Top Fundraiser, 30 Jon Hasty

DEC DEC 31 LAST DAY TO 3 GIVE IN 2019 A national day of online giving.

DEC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS 5 PROGRAM AND RECEPTION

NOV “Season of Love” 9 6:30pm QUARRY CRUSHER RUN Liberty Hall, “Rock the Quarry” for the The Factory at Franklin benefit of adults with special needs at BrightStone. Doors Open at 5:45pm See details on p.11. Come early to shop the BrightStone store! Register at Stay after the show for refreshments. QuarryCrusherRun.com. This free event is our gift back Enter code BRIGHTSTONE to the community - we hope you will join us! for $10 off!

BrightStone was honored for Tracey, an award winning National Special Olympics golfer, to play in this year’s Jim Hinton Memorial Golf Benefit. Letters From a BrightStone Student

Tracey is BrightStone’s newest student. Since starting in February he has become known for his calm and kind spirit. He enjoys learning new things and participating in activities, especially painting and sports.

Though quiet and reserved in person, Tracey has openly shared his thoughts about being at BrightStone through a series of emails and texts. Here are his own touching words about his experience.

Tracey, far right, with his Bocce Ball teammates, (L-R) Ryan, Reggie, and Ben, at the Williamson County Special Olympics in April.

wanted to let you know. That I’m really enjoying Brightstone “I I love being there. I like Mrs Brenda and all of my teachers. I’m not bored at all I love being there knowing how to make and package things and also hoping to learn to sing and cook one day.

I really like Lucy and Sandy I love dogs. I’ve got a dog Bailey. But sometimes I’m quiet it takes me a while to get to know people and also the teachers. But I really really like it

I’m really excited about coming there and hope to still come there at the new Brightstone one day.

I’m hoping we still do yoga my mom wants me to breathe when I get anxious.

I loved cooking with Erica yesterday. I liked working with Justin yesterday too. It’s really cool I love it there.

I was wondering if I could play bocce ball next year with Brightstone?

What if there’s bad weather tomorrow? What are we going to do tomorrow? If that happens? I still would like to come.

I had an idea yesterday after the celebration Ceremony... my grandpa left me some money after he died. I would like $500 to go to Brightstone. In his memory if that’s ok? I don’t know if students are allowed to donate? But I just would like it to match what you have from the other person who said to match his money...

My grandpa gave us all the grandkids money same amount. So I didn’t really want it. I love my grandpa I just wanted him to be here. But he gave it to me to use on something I enjoyed and liked. So I told my mom and dad about it. They liked it. They are going to donate too. But

I would like to in his memory if that’s ok… Tracey receives plastic bottle caps from Jonah Humphres for Project I’m sad right now because my grandpa is not here. It’s hard. But I love Caps (see story p. 11). He manages being with my friends and teachers at Brightstone. That makes cap collection by weighing donations “ and tracking progress made toward a me happy. 2,00lb goal.

Tracey and his grandfather on his grandfather's 99th birthday.

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n September 7th, nearly 500 members of the community O gathered at BrightStone’s “Land of Dreams” property on Columbia Pike to celebrate BrightStone’s 20th Anniversary, and break ground on Phase 1 of the new campus.

To learn more about BrightStone’s Land of Dreams or to schedule a tour, please call 615-790-4888.

Thank you to the sponsors who made this very special event possible!

Music by: The Nashville Hayriders Cake by: Jo’s Custom Cakes and Catering

FIRST TIME CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS: YOUR GIFT COULD BE MATCHED! For more information about BrightStone's Land of Dreams capital campaign and matching donations up to $250,000, please contact Randy Elliott at 615-790-4888. 8 What people are THANK YOU, LAND OF DREAMS BrightStone 20th saying… about the DONORS, FOR YOUR SUPPORT! property: General giving contributions for 2019 will be acknowledged in Anniversary & “Beautiful.” a future publication. “Outstanding!!” “Truly Amazing!!!” Blue Coast Burrito (In-kind) Melinda and Jeff Balser “Exceptional!” FOUNDING The Boeing Company Sue and Joe Barocio PARTNERS Alison and Dr. David Bratton Linda and John Bautista Groundbreaking “Picture perfect.” Luann and Carl Breece Beth and Caleb Bell $1,000,000+ Leslie Burton Jill and Chuck Bennett Jennifer and Billy Frist The Chapman Foundation Amy and Ted Bertauski PRESENTED BY ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN about the event: Marilyn and Calvin Lehew Churchill Foundation Mary Ann Bishop “There was a lot of Emily Magid Civil Site Design Group (In-kind) Sara and Lucas Boyd energy evident. People Beth and Don Stinnett Carole Corkern and Keith Edward Lela Brandon CP OpCo LLC. (In-kind) Nancy and James Bray (In-kind) were happy to be part VISIONARY Cragar Service (In-kind) Brentwood Rental & Sales of such a worthwhile Dr. Shannon and Diane Curtis (In-kind) and vital cause.” PARTNERS Mary Pat Davis and Bradley Scott Shawn Brickels Julie and Ronald Derr Floydene and George Bright “Extremely well $250,000+ Melanie and Chase Ezell (In-kind) Michelle Maloney Broadbent Phyllis and Jim Lackey Lorraine Ferrell Rita Brockman planned and organized. Anonymous Benefactor Mary Gingrass and Chris Stark Jamie and Hoffman Brown You could feel the Gloria and Virgil Goodwin Nancy and William Broyles enthusiasm everywhere COMMUNITY Mary and Donald Griffin Margaret and John Bryant Julie Gutzmann Debra Buchanan you looked. The day PARTNERS Brenda and Douglas Hale Ann Burch was perfection.” $100,000+ Becky Harrell Jaclyn and Adam Bush Tracey and Jim Anisi Janice and Richard Hedges Bonnie and Dr. John Cage Marsh and Billy Coble Susan and Allen Henninger Karen Carter about the new Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. Rick Henry Mary and Wayne Causey campus: (In-kind) Sara and Robert Henson Kent Chapman “It will make a HCA Tri-Star Health Linda Hinton Pam and Jon Coggins tremendous impact on Kathy and Dave McKillen Kim and Dr. Rhea Holly Mr. and Mrs. William Coleman III Nehemiah Foundation Interstate AC Service (In-kind) Tracy and Chris Collins the community.” Dottie and Dick Wells Janet and Gerald Irwin Kaye Collins (In-kind) Anonymous Benefactor The Jaeckle Centre (In-kind) Karen Suzanne Cook “BrightStone will put Estate of Constance L. Johnson Nina and Craig Cooper our community 'on $50,000+ Lennox (In-kind) Janet and Randall Cothron the map' as a model Limestone Title & Escrow, LLC Michelle Crouse PARTNERS John Long D & D Overhead Door Service for serving adults with Kathleen and John Dodd Tom Magli (In-kind) special needs.” Lisa and Kevin Gabhart Christine and John McBryan Karen Davis Brenda and Gary Hauk Sam Merritt Lee Davis “BrightStone is a gem Andrea and Jerry Rooker Shelia and Mike Mullican Jodi and Joseph DeFatta Adora and Regg Swanson Alan Murphy Jennifer and Jeff Dial (In-kind) and will be cherished Vulcan Materials Company for years to come.” Lezlie and Paul Murray Glyna and William Dickerson Foundation (In-kind) Kay and Bob Musgrove Lorelei and Todd Dickson

“This blessing cannot Martha and Fred Nance Polly and Pete Diggs $25,000+ Julie and Ken Nimmons Carolyn and Richard Dodd be measured.” PARTNERS Anita Ogilvie Karen and Jody Duncan Tanya and David Jones Shirley and Bob Parker (In-kind) Lisa and Michael Eagle Nena and Tony Manci Beverly and Scott Peterson Debbie Easterday Cathy and Bob Stallworth ProVision Tools, Inc. Jamie and Rick Elam Anonymous Benefactor Barbara and Jerry Reed Ann and Randy Elliott Susan and Greg Reny (In-kind) Robyn and Robert Ellis $10,000+ Patricia Richards Susan and William Evans Jane and Steve Richards Angela Rhea Ferguson PARTNERS Aileen and Van Schwendimann Kathryn Ferrell Denise and Mike Alexander Karen and Bob Sircy Tanya and Aaron Ferrell Susan and Terry Bridges Emily and Jake Speck (In-kind) Gayle and Tim Finlan Monica and Sean Coakley Dianne and John Spooner First Presbyterian Church Bonnie and Todd Davis Dawn and Greg Stein (In-kind) Bryan Flanagan Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation Gloria and Ernest Taylor Paula Flaugher Judy and Donald Hauk Janice and Dr. Paul Thomas Franklin First UMC - Fruit of the Kay Hauk True Artist Management, Inc. Spirit Class HCA Foundation Cathy and Dr. Trent Wallace Bonnie and Andy Freeh Kathleen and Kent Holdcroft Betty Wise Penelope and Jon Frere Newstead Foundation Westhaven Clubhouse (In-kind) Denis Gallagher Vickie and Bob Speck Anonymous Benefactor Pat and Mark Gaw Summers Foundation Melanie and Scott Gentry Anonymous Benefactor UNDER $1,000 Betty Glenn Anonymous Benefactor Peggy and Doug Glenn PARTNERS Janice and John Green $1,000+ Barbara Acton Susan and Luke Gregory AE Products LLC (In-kind) Tracey Griffin PARTNERS James Alexander, Jr. Eve and Jefferson Adcock Dana and Micael Groos Keith Allen Rebecca Woosley Gustafson Kristi and Shawn Allender J.W. Anderson Argent Financial Group (In-kind) Cathy and Craig Hampton Tyler Anderson Michael Hampton Judy and Frank Bell Tracy Ayers J.C. Burns (In-kind) Handy Hardware, Inc. Cheryl and Brent Bachman Rita Hardeman

We are thankful for all gifts and try our best to ensure each and every one is properly acknowledged. 9 Please forgive us for any errors and contact us with corrections: 615-790-4888. Cynthia Haught Cindy Perry Douglas Hellerson Daren Phillips LAND OF DREAMS MASTER PLAN Nancy and Ernest Henegar Thomas Pinson BrightStone's campus project will be completed in three Elizabeth and Hal Henninger Sandra and Chris Pizzini Sonya and Kevin Herrington Mary and Robert Pulley phases of construction at a cost of $25M. Charles Ronald Hill Robin and Cary Pulliam Louanne and David Hill Elizabeth and Jonathan Ray Phase 1 will include a new 22,000 square foot Center for Katherine Hines & Simon Dobie Frances Smith and Charlie Ray Learning, Art, and Enterprise plus two student homes. Patricia and Tony Hinton Susan and Jack Reagan Abigail and Daniel Holloran Christie and Durl Reeves Paul Holtzinger Rachel and Ross Rehrig Future phases will include planned facilities for an Juanita and Casey Hooper Deborah and William Reiner equestrian center, horticulture center, gym and therapeutic Edith and Jamie Hoskins Denise and Jerre Richards Leanne and Scott Hubbard David Roberson aquatic center, chapel, and more student homes. Marc Huntoon Kristin and Terrence Rock Michele and James Hutto Barbara and David Rogers Margie and Joe Imorde Karla Roman Gordon Inman Gregory Rosser Deborah Irwin Joan Rubincam Naomi and Gary Jakes Safety Fence, Inc. Susan James Emily Sanders Laura and Mark Jernigan Tomma and Danilo Santini Cassie and Derby Jones Mary and Robert Scaife Mack Jordan Donna and Gerald Schmidt Sue Karber Donna Scott Schmidt Bobbye and Mark Kassing Sally Schumpert & Thomas Scott Renee and Jeff Keene Susan and Herbert Schwartz Emily Kelso Mike Schwendimann Patti and Alan Killingsworth Jennifer and John Scoble Cookie and Charles Kimbrough April and Jay Segadi Daisy King Sandra and Jerry Shoemake Emily Kleinschmidt Hannah and Nicholas Shong Ashley and John Klekamp Debra and Keith Shults Jenni and Rick Kloete Kathy Singley Elaine and Ronald Kohl Site Specialties, LLC (In-kind) Cammy and Bruce Kryder Marcia Sloan Margaret and Bert Kuhlman Julie and Jeff Smith Sara Lambert Michael Smith (In-kind) Amy and David Landers Kristie and James Sochovka New 22,000 sq. ft. Center for Learning, Arts, and Enterprise Landmark Community Bank Shellie and Andrew Sowell (In-kind) Elizabeth St. Vincent (In-kind) Michael Lawrence Carolyn Stevens Bethany and Victor Lay Vicki Stokes TIMELINE & COST Melissa Jo Leach Judy and Joe Sumislawski Phase 1 will cost approximately $12M. Of the $12M needed to Eugenia and Paul Leim Jeffrey Suppinger Courtney and Michael Lewandowski Rebecca and Lon Swanson complete Phase 1, $6.6M has been raised so far. Teresa and Michael Long James Murphy Thompson Jessica and Michael Lusk Penelope and Julian Thompson Construction of Phase 1 will begin in 2020. Gayle Mabry Jana Thune Dorothy and William Mahler Kristen Tucker Tina Majors Diane Turman Ramona and Ronald Martin Two Men & A Truck (In-kind) BARN UPDATE Suzanne McCampbell Peggy and Hays Waldrop The newly refurbished barn will be used for equine therapy Rebecca Ann McCord Karen and David Walton Marty McLeary The Westhaven Foundation and nature exploration classes. Laura and Dustin McWhorter Madonna and Rodney Whidby Elizabeth Miller Lori and David Willson Lydia and Thomas Miller Molly and James Wolf Marianne and Mark Miller Maria and Steven Wood Bonny and Anthony Moon Kristi and Todd Wurth Linda and Mayor Ken Moore Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wylie, III Melanie Moore Kathleen Yale David Ott Anonymous Benefactor Connie and Richard Pappalardo Anonymous Benefactor Valerie and Rodney Patterson Margaret Peart & Mary Garrett Scott Perkinson Student housing

FERRELL HOME UPDATE The first student residence on the campus will be dedicated to the memory of BrightStone friend and champion, Dr. Craig Ferrell. To date, $370,000 has been given specifically for "The Ferrell Home."

Only $230,000 is needed to complete BrightStone's first and special student home.

10 We are thankful for all gifts and try our best to ensure each and every one is properly acknowledged. Please forgive us for any errors and contact us with corrections: 615-790-4888. DIGGING DEEP FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

On Saturday, November 9th, walkers and runners ages 12 and up will “dig deep” into their reserves of physical and mental stamina to complete a challenging 3.6 mile course around a rock quarry for the benefit of adults with special needs. Vulcan Materials Company is hosting a “Quarry Crusher Run” at their Franklin quarry (1001 Downs Blvd) and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to BrightStone!

Of course digging deep is nothing new to Vulcan, the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates such as crushed stone, sand, and gravel. Having already Josiah Standridge, Vulcan’s Franklin donated over 3,700 tons of materials to build a vital Quarry Plant Manager, with BrightStone students in August. road on BrightStone’s Land of Dreams property earlier this year, the industry leader is now reaching further to increase community awareness and provide life-saving financial support.

As Randy Elliott, BrightStone’s Director of Advancement states, “It’s a great honor to have a partnership with such a world-class organization. We share Vulcan’s passion for investing in the lives of people in our community. The financial support we will receive from the Quarry Crusher Run will provide resources needed to help the adults we serve live the best life possible.”

100% of proceeds from Vulcan’s Quarry Crusher Run in Franklin will benefit BrightStone students. Register to walk or run at QuarryCrusherRun.com!

Humphres, center, with his Uncle Ryan, left, and BrightStone Executive Director, Brenda Hauk, right. “We’re best friends,” Ryan told Hauk about his nephew.

L-R: Benny, a BrightStone Student, Greg Brown, Owner of Brown Lee Ford, and Billy Lovett, BrightStone Bus Driver, with the brand new van. NEW CUSTOM PASSENGER VAN 3RD GRADE GO-GETTER UNITES WILL CARRY STUDENTS TO A ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES

NEW LEVEL OF LEARNING Jonah Humphres, 3rd grade student at Battle Ground Thanks to a donation from an Anonymous Foundation, Academy in Franklin and nephew of BrightStone student, BrightStone was able to purchase a brand new passenger Ryan, wrote and delivered a speech to his school which van for transporting small groups of students to various inspired fellow students to collect plastic bottle caps for the activities in the community. benefit of BrightStone. “Project Caps” recycles the plastic into community assets like park benches and picnic tables “We are very excited about the opportunity this that BrightStone would like to have at its new campus. vehicle brings to BrightStone,” says Executive Director, Brenda Hauk. “It will allow us to add an innovative layer Not only does 9-yr old Humphres dutifully collect caps of individualized, community-based learning to our from each classroom of his school on a weekly basis, he program, and it will increase awareness and pride within spearheaded a large donation of caps through a friend our community. Students will be able to explore work whose parent works at a plastics manufacturing company. opportunities and practice social skills in a variety of Thanks to Humphres’ efforts, Silgan Plastics drove a environments while community partners will benefit from whopping 750 lbs of plastic caps from its Kentucky plant to the unique and special a-bilities our students have to offer.” donate on behalf of BrightStone.

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