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Carebridge company history timeline

1998

1998: More than 50 sites are established

1999

1999: ACDC renovated a house on the 12th Concession of Ramsay Township to provide a home for individuals moving out of Rideau Regional Centre.

2000

2000: MCS moved into office quarters in the Old Town Hall of Almonte.

2000: Donor supports begins

2001

2001: A new Apartment Respite Program began for families of children with varied disabilities.

By the end of 2001, there are 3,800 personal websites with 372,400 visits.

2002

2002: A Rent Supplement Program (in partnership with Lanark County Mental Health Services) was created.

In 2002, Mehring officially transformed CaringBridge into a non-profit.

2003

2003: MCS began its first HomeShare program.

Until the first employee was hired in 2003, CaringBridge was completely run by 46 volunteers.

2005

2005: MCS became an active participant in the Transitional Aged Youth Initiative, supporting individuals moving out of the children’s welfare system into the Developmental Services Sector at the age of 18.

2005: Donations top $1 million

2006

2006: Through the Facility Initiative, MCS successfully transitioned individuals from the Rideau Regional Centre into group living arrangements in Smiths Falls.

2007

2007: Further facility transitioning requirements led to the construction of a new intervention home in Almonte for deaf/blind individuals.

2007: First national media coverage

2008

2008: MCS moved to a new facility.

2009

2009: Spanish-language access is created

2010

Michael Coxon was appointed CEO. 2010: Approval was obtained to implement a formal assisted living program.

2010: CaringBridge.org visits top 1 billion

2011

2011: A new bus was purchased and a competition to name the new bus resulted in the birth of “Betsy the Bus”. Home Support held the first-ever Seniors’ Expo.

2013

2013: Visits to CaringBridge.org total 46 million

2016

December 12, 2016. https://www.minnpost.com/mental-health-addiction/2016/12/20-years-caringbridge-has-built-virtual-community-support/

2018

2018: The Country Street Centre opened, providing a vibrant place for seniors and local tenants to gather, socialize and be active.

2019

June 6, 2019. https://www.caringbridge.org/resources/baby-brighid-parents/

2022

CaringBridge announces the first World Caring Day, June 7, 2022, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of CaringBridge and the millions of acts of caring—from great to small—that happen every day.

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Founded
1990
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Headquarters
Malvern, PA
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Deborah Watkins
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