About Us

Enjoying every day activitiesBennington Project Independence is a free standing private non-profit 501C (3) agency in good standing in the state of Vermont. BPI provides Adult Day Care and Day Health Rehabilitation Services for individuals and families throughout Bennington County.

Mission Statement:
To provide safe, caring and exceptional Adult Day Care and Health Rehabilitation Services that will offer meaningful, individually tailored programs and care designed to enhance the dignity, independence, joy and quality of life of older persons, younger adults with disabilities, provide support and respite for their families and caregivers and serve as an informational resource for our communities.

BPI Vision:Activities on the porch
To provide care options for individuals and families facing the challenges of aging or disability.

BPI Values:

  • Individualization
  • Respect
  • Non-judgmental Acceptance
  • Self-expression
  • Empathy
  • Self-determination
  • Confidentiality

BPI Staff and Board Members:

BPI Staff:
BPI Board:
Linda Wichlac - Executive Director/Activity Consultant, Certified

Gina Anzivino - LPN/Admissions Coordinator

Margaret Brady - Nutrition Coordinator/Cook

Linda Corey - Housekeeping

Andrea Crawford - Transportation Coord/Activities Asistant

George Gates - Van Driver/Facilities Manager

Susan Jones - Van Driver

Melissa Knights - LNA/Activities Assistant

Dan Lampron - Activities Assistant

Kristin Long - LNA/Activities Assistant

Tiffany Morse - LNA/Activities Assistant

Beth Newman - Social Worker

Debra Peters - LPN/Activities Assistant

Tracy Purdy-Martin - Activities Coordinator

Amy St. Onge - RN/Health Coordinator

Peter Seward - Development Specialist

Maureen Stadnik - Exec Assistant/Webmaster		 Jonathan Cohen - President

Bill Bryan - Vice President

Annick Billert - Treasurer

Lodie Colvin - Secretary

Shelley Colvin

Mary Flood

Mary Geannelis

Donna Maroney

Rep. Mary Morrissey

Allison Niemi

Judith Pennock

Richard Ryder

Lisa Shea

Charles Thompson

Board Emeritus: Pamela Santarcangelo

 

Affiliations:

  • National Adult Day Services Association
  • Vermont Association of Adult Day Services (VAADS)
  • Society for the Arts in Healthcare
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce
  • National Family Caregiver Association

 

Certified by the Vermont Department of Aging and Independent Living and the Veteran's Administration.