MADISON’S LEADING NON-PROFIT SERVING OLDER ADULTS

We provide older adults a bridge to successful aging. To ensure longer, healthier, and safer independent lives, NewBridge provides a variety of services and activities for older adults. Our services are free depending on your income.

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Free services to those who qualify to help older adults live safely and independently at home.

Mental Health Resources

Volunteer Guardian and Rep Payee

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Learn About Us

Learn about our 50-year history, meet the staff who serve our clients every day, and get to know the board that guides our mission forward.

Our 2025 Impact
1,087

Case Management Clients

Older adults connected to resources and advocacy tailored to their needs.

Case Mgmt
13,443

Case Management Hours

Hours of dedicated support helping older adults stay independent at home.

Case Mgmt
6,137

Volunteer Hours

Hours contributed by volunteers across all programs, including 3,184 in Guardianship and Rep Payee.

Volunteers
2,800

Mental Health Hours

2,015 hours of consults, groups, and trainings plus 785 direct one-on-one service hours.

Mental Health
Home Chore, Food Bridge & Case Management
Home Chore & Food Bridge
278
Clients Served
3,203
Volunteer Hours
Survey Results — 27 surveys returned
100%
Say HC/FB helps them stay safe and independent
100%
Say HC/FB helps them achieve the quality of life they desire
96%
Report culturally responsive support
96%
Report improved health, engagement, and avoidance of disease and disability
Delivered service hours comparable to years past while short-staffed. Team maintained all client outcomes despite losing 1 FTE to funding cuts.
Case Management
1,087
Clients Served
13,443
Service Hours

$862,701 in total client savings from Medicare Open Enrollment — helping older adults avoid impossible tradeoffs between medication, food, and rent.

Client Satisfaction — 117 surveys returned
98%
Feel welcomed by their Case Manager
97%
Receive culturally responsive support
93%
Case Manager helped them achieve their goals
91%
Case Manager helps them stay safe and independent
Delivered full service hours while short-staffed. Team maintained all client outcomes despite losing 2 FTE to funding cuts.

All Are Welcome

NewBridge is a LGBTQ+ friendly organization. We aim to create an environment that is supportive, respectful, and non-judgmental. The LGBTQ+ community deserves freedom without exception, liberation without exception, joy without exception, and pride without exception.

Our Dedication to DEI

NewBridge will actively promote antiracism in our organization and our community to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities through our daily work with older adults.

We’re committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment where everyone can participate safely and comfortably.

Standing with Our Immigrant Neighbors

At NewBridge, we stand with our immigrant neighbors, friends, families, and older adults who are an essential part of the Dane County community.

We are deeply concerned about the fear and disruption caused by ICE activity and actions that threaten that sense of belonging. No one should live in fear for simply being part of our community.

If you are involved with NewBridge, your information is private and confidential. It is only shared with your consent. Access to our programs does not depend on your status, language, religion, or family situation. We serve everyone with respect and without discrimination.

Creating a Safe, Respectful, and Inclusive Community

At NewBridge, we work to create a space where everyone feels welcome and can participate comfortably. Like any organization, we have guidelines in place to keep interactions positive for members and staff alike.

Our policies apply to everyone equally. When behavior affects the experience of others, we take it seriously and handle each situation individually, always keeping the well-being of the whole community in mind.

We value everyone who walks through our doors and welcome open conversations when concerns come up. Our goal is simple: a safe, enjoyable space for all.

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