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Brighton Center Recognized Nationally as 13th Best Nonprofit to Work for in 2024

Brighton Center Recognized Nationally as the 13th Best Nonprofit to Work for in 2024

Brighton Center, a prominent nonprofit organization in San Antonio dedicated to providing pediatric therapy, education, and advocacy services to over 4,000 children aged 0-8 with disabilities and delays annually, has been honored as the 13th Best Nonprofit to Work for in 2024 nationally by The Nonprofit Times in the medium-size organization category.

What Makes Brighton Center So Unique

The NonProfit Times, in partnership with Best Companies Group, conducted a comprehensive evaluation to identify nonprofit organizations that excel in creating exceptional workplace environments. In fact, Best Companies Group singled out Brighton Center for its unwavering commitment to fostering a positive work culture and supporting its employees.

CEO Katrina Campbell highlighted how the organization focuses on ensuring its employees receive the proper support in their roles. She emphasized, “At Brighton Center, we understand the unique challenges and rewards of working with special needs children and their families. We prioritize our employees’ well-being by providing competitive salaries, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.” One of the qualities of Brighton Center that makes it a best nonprofit to work for in 2024 is that it fosters a positive, inclusive work environment. It does so by organizing team-building activities on specific days and holding biannual closures where all employees gather for enrichment and internal community building. Ms. Campbell stressed, “Our Brighton Center culture is essential in fulfilling our mission of assisting families with children who have delays and disabilities.”

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What it Took to Be a Best Nonprofit to Work for in 2024

Established in 1969, Brighton Center has been a pivotal force in empowering children with disabilities and delays. Consequently, Brighton Center has empowered thousands of children to reach their full potential and explore new opportunities. Over 200 staff members proudly work at Brighton Center, including pediatric therapists, preschool teachers, special education advocates, and professional specialists. Through their efforts, Brighton Center has solidified its position among the top 15 nonprofits nationwide.

Nonprofit organizations vying for consideration as a best nonprofit to work for in 2024 had to meet specific criteria. Specifically, organizations had to have operated for at least one year. In addition, organizations were required to hold nonprofit status with a 501(c)(3) designation and have a presence in the US. Furthermore, each organization underwent a two-part survey process that evaluated workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, demographics, and the employee experience. Best Companies Group oversaw the registration, survey process, data analysis, and final ranking determination.

Brighton Center’s recognition as the 13th Best Nonprofit to Work for in 2024 underscores its dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that benefits both its employees and the communities it serves. This acknowledgment reaffirms Brighton Center’s commitment to excellence in workplace culture and employee satisfaction, furthering its mission to empower children with disabilities and delays to thrive and succeed.

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Brighton offers families hope, caring, understanding, education and every bit of it is 100% from their hearts. Our daughter has benefited from ALL of the services that Brighton has to offer. They have become like another family to us and they will always be a part of our lives.
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It was nothing short of a miracle. Brighton offered affordable services, in home visits, and the friendliest/most knowledgeable therapists. A weight was lifted off our shoulders and we knew we had a team in place who cared for and about Ishan as much as we did.
Kosha Vriseno, Ishan's Mom | Early Childhood Intervention Services
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Brighton’s advocate, Girasol, really helped us get our 3 year old son the services he needed from our local school district. After getting incorrect information from the school district about my son’s eligibility for services, Girasol educated not only our family but also the school district. She reviewed our son’s evaluation documents and talked with us on the phone about the entire special...
Jillian Benfield, Anderson's Mom | Special Education Support Services
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My daughter was at Brighton for almost three years. It was a great place for her that provided a positive learning environment and child-centered staff. My daughter learned empathy and acceptance from her peers and teachers. The center is NAEYC accredited and teachers are knowledgeable of developmentally appropriate practices. They truly care about the children and families with whom they work and...
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My two boys are now attending Brighton. We tried enrolling my 2 year old at another daycare and he hated it. He would cry as soon as he saw the school and was always crying when I picked him up. Needless to say we took him out in less than a week, and looked for another daycare for him and my infant. That’s when we found Brighton. It’s night and day at Brighton! We are on our second week and t...
Maricela Chavez Krewson | Special Education Support Services
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As a young child I went to Brighton Center On Higgins, they were all such amazing respectful caring and phonominal people! I am so very thankful for all Brighton has done for me! I 100% recommend Brighton Center for anyone, having been at Brighton when I was a child. I loved every minute second of my time there!! Brighton has changed my life and made me want to become a Special Education Teacher.