Mission Statement:
Community Bridges assures and maintains the integration, growth and interdependence of people with disabilities in their home communities so they have positive control over the lives they have chosen for themselves. Community Bridges is a leader in the development of and advocacy for innovative approaches in supporting families.
Top Funding Sources:
We receive funding through state and federal government for the supports and services offered through Community Bridges. Additional support through the generosity of the community, by way of donations and grants, contribute to the enriched quality of our organization’s programs.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1982
EMPLOYEES: 407
ANNUAL REVENUE: $35,476,540
Service Locations:
Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot and Windsor
Contact:
Shawnna Bowman
Director of External Relations
162 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH 03301
603-225-4153
sbowman@cbinnh.org
www.communitybridgesnh.org
At Community Bridges, we believe every person deserves the chance to live, work and belong in a community that celebrates who they are. We partner with individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries — and their families — to remove barriers and open doors to connection, independence and joy.
In 2026, we are strengthening our team, diversifying funding and expanding opportunities that empower people to live meaningful, self-directed lives. Our focus this year is on increasing access to inclusive, interest-based recreational activities that help people build friendships, confidence and a true sense of belonging.
Community Bridges offers many ways to make a difference. Through our Annual Fundraising Campaign, donors can support programs that build skills in independence, advocacy and social engagement. Join us at our Annual Community Yard Sale, celebrate the season through our Holiday Drive, or take part in national giving events like Giving Tuesday, NH Gives and the Granite United Way Annual Campaign. You can also visit www.communitybridgesnh.org/donate anytime to give online or download a donation form.
Every gift creates new possibilities. Your support provides access to experiences and essentials that help people thrive—whether it’s art supplies for a community workshop, adaptive equipment for recreation, or resources that foster inclusion and connection. Contributions to our Recreation Fund help bring people together through shared interests and community activities. Gifts to our Home Fund support critical accessibility and safety improvements. Unrestricted giving meets urgent needs such as respite, dental care and basic necessities. Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive New Hampshire—one connection at a time.
To learn more about how you can get involved, please email us at info@cbinnh.org.
Betsy McNamara
Chair
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William “Carl” Cooley, MD
Vice Chair
Retired Physician
Mark Manganiello
Treasurer
NH Department of Education
Stephany Wilson
Secretary
CADAvantage
Elizabeth Bornstein
Joyful Noise Learning Center
Emmett Collins
Concord TV
Attorney Stephen Gould
PlaneSense, Inc.
Kristin Phillips
Windham School District
Phil Sletten
NH Fiscal Policy Institute
Glenn Stuart
Retired professor of theater
Nancy VanVranken. MD
Retired physician
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