Frequently Asked Questions
- For whom do you provide services?
- BrightStone serves adults ages 22 and up who have a developmental disability. There are occasions that we can serve an individual who may also be dual-diagnosed, for example, with Autism, and/or have multiple handicaps, such as cerebral palsy. Each adult is evaluated as to their basic needs and BrightStone’s capability to fulfill those needs.
- What services do you provide?
- BrightStone provides a full curriculum in two major areas of learning: Job Training and Life-Long Learning. Students have the opportunity to learn in a work-based learning program while in a God-centered, safe environment. All physical and personal needs are met by a trained and caring staff. Transportation is provided (fee-based) for adults living in certain attainable areas of Davidson and Williamson Counties. After a time of work adjustment, the student is given a vocational assessment and job interest survey, and then provided on-the-job training in at least three different work areas.
- How are you funded?
- Taking no government funding, BrightStone is financially supported three ways (each providing 1/3 of our required operating budget):
1. Student tuition
2. Fund raising benefits and general giving
3. Private and corporate foundation and grants
- What are your hours of operation?
- BrightStone is open each weekday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Adults are on campus from 8:30am – 3:30pm, year round with some time off for holidays.
- Where are you located?
- BrightStone is located at 3000 BrightStone Pkwy, Franklin, TN, 37064 See our location on Google Maps.
- What types of work can volunteers do?
- BrightStone has many opportunities for volunteers to serve and help in this ministry. From answering the phone and greeting at the front door, to working directly with the adults; from finishing products to one-on-one tutoring; from assisting with a mailing to helping at a benefit – there are many jobs to be done! Some opportunities are one-time needs while others are once a week. For information about volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
- What are your current needs?
- Thank you for asking! Our needs are great and they range from paper products to computers, from volunteering at a benefit to volunteering for one full day each week, and from a one-time gift to monthly sustained giving to support the on-going needs of our adults. Please view our wishlist to see current item needs.
