Belonging
A familiar welcome. A friendship that grows. A place where being yourself is enough.
About Bennett’s Bridge
A community years-in-the-making where young adults with disabilities are known, supported, and celebrated.
Our story
A shared vision.
A lasting connection.
A bridge to friendship, purpose, and the wider community.
Be part of what comes next →Every person deserves a place to flourish. Bennett’s Bridge grew from the shared vision of Anna Marie Champion and Lisa Bennett: a welcoming community where adults with disabilities can build friendships, discover strengths, and experience the pride of learning something new.
When Anna Marie and Lisa first walked into the former Freedom Mill building, they saw more than a space. They imagined meaningful days shaped around individual interests—days filled with connection, practical learning, creativity, and opportunities to take part in community life.
Our name honors Lisa Bennett and her years of advocacy for the disability community in Forsyth County. Her work has opened doors, built relationships, and helped ensure that the people she serves have a voice. The “bridge” carries that legacy forward: a connection between the care that brought us here and the possibilities ahead.
The road to opening has brought challenges, but our guiding belief has remained steady: every person deserves to be seen, heard, and respected. That care extends to families and caregivers seeking guidance, reassurance, and connections of their own.
We are building more than a program. We are building a community where people can belong—and a future we can shape together.
The future we envision
Help turn a shared vision
into everyday possibility.
Generosity connects what we believe with what we can build. Your support can help move the Bennett’s Bridge vision forward: meaningful experiences, stronger connections, and room for each person to grow.
Growth
Opportunities to explore interests, practice life and job skills, and celebrate progress that is meaningful to each person.
Purpose
The confidence of having a voice, making choices, and discovering ways to contribute alongside others.
The people behind the vision
A shared commitment.
A personal connection.
Bennett’s Bridge begins with people who care deeply about the community we are building together.
Lisa Ingram Bennett
Co-founder, Program Namesake
Anna Marie Champion
Co-founder, Executive Director
Brittany McGowan
Director
Your place in the story
The next chapter
needs people like you.
You do not have to build the whole bridge. You can help make the next connection possible.
Give financially. Share a skill. Offer your time. Introduce a business or organization to the vision. Each conversation can bring new energy, relationships, and possibilities to Bennett’s Bridge.
Whether you are an individual, a family, a business, or a philanthropic partner, we would love to explore where your generosity and our vision meet.
What We Value
Belonging
Every member is known, welcomed, and valued for who they are.
Independence
We build real-world skills that help members do more for themselves.
Purpose
Meaningful work and learning give every day direction and pride.
Joy
Laughter, friendship, and fun are part of every day at the Bridge.
Get Involved
Interested in volunteering, partnering with us, or supporting our members? We’d love to hear from you.