https://www.brightercs.org/mission daily 0.75 2025-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59dbc7c2cf81e0c47e15482d/1509982426921-H8N1MHM8P0PC9NE5WPP3/image-asset.jpeg Mission "Sed dictum ante a leo cursus mattis. Integer euismod, lorem sed molestie gravida, justo mauris dignissim orci, sed convallis elit ipsum at justo. Donec feugiat justo vitae mollis pretium. Suspendisse ultrices, tellus vitae varius convallis, ipsum justo commodo dui, a feugiat mauris turpis ut turpis." — Donovan Mafnas, Impact Volunteer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59dbc7c2cf81e0c47e15482d/1509982161912-TROPQF7917INCAJZG54V/_50A4149.jpg Mission https://www.brightercs.org/home daily 1.0 2021-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1616141304523-A92PSGSP9V4J3SRBKP4Q/Juny.jpg Home - Your life, your dreams, your future, our help! Create the life you want with the supports you need, start here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1600762750816-MQIJLBIOJK0DPZW741R3/boy.jpg Home - Independent facilitation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1600761281216-L1ZG36YH6CNLLCT6AYGP/manitas.jpg Home - Person Center Planning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1600763692278-IN7J7XMR1LK4USL0M60J/pics.jpg Home - training for families and direct support staff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1600761228127-NDKLQ5XUWZRP3TJ9L41G/image-asset.jpeg Home - consultation https://www.brightercs.org/volunteer-index-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59dbc7c2cf81e0c47e15482d/1509983042007-RTMWNU37BD3WV9M6HT4B/_50A4130.jpg Volunteer https://www.brightercs.org/donate-index-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59dbc7c2cf81e0c47e15482d/1509386798700-GZN997HA8TMR0M009X0F/Untitled-3.jpg Donate https://www.brightercs.org/blog-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09 https://www.brightercs.org/blog-impact/example-blog-post-1-nd5z4 monthly 0.5 2017-11-09 https://www.brightercs.org/blog-impact/example-blog-post-2-tje9g monthly 0.5 2017-11-09 https://www.brightercs.org/contact daily 0.75 2021-03-19 https://www.brightercs.org/about-us daily 0.75 2020-12-02 https://www.brightercs.org/meet-the-team daily 0.75 2024-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1616145357318-8V05NZIWWBS880UIU4JC/IMG_3118.jpg Meet the Team - Nayeli Toto Nayeli Toto is the Co-founder of Brighter Community. Before devoting her work full-time to Brighter Community Services. Nayeli served as Program Director at Friends of Children With Special Needs. Nayeli has a degree in law and background in public service. Despite Nayeli's interest in studying law, she has always known, her desire to be involved in human services and directly work with people that are in need are second nature to her. Nayeli has served the special needs community for over 14 years and is a relentless advocate for minority groups in our community. In recent years, Nayeli has also been training and getting involved in self determination and Independent facilitation. She has completed Person centered training, train the trainer and Independent facilitator certification. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1616145056919-NVU1S9WAWLFHJRZGCOUL/image0+%285%29.jpeg Meet the Team - Claudia Pina Claudia is the co-founder of Brighter Community Services. She has been working in the field for over 9 years, her expertise lies in Assessment and effective Discovery sessions in both English and Spanish. Claudia worked at Friends of Children with Special Needs for 8 years where she Managed the Living Service Program. Claudia obtained a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Claudia has worked and volunteered for several programs as a grant writer and Coordinator of events for the Special Needs Community but her true passion is advocating for clients’ and their families. Claudia has also volunteered her time in local schools to advocate for clients’ and families’ rights as they navigate the services they are entitled to. Claudia also dreams with bridging the gap for minorities and underserved communities to help them live fulfilling lives and be contributing members of their communities. https://www.brightercs.org/resources daily 0.75 2020-09-22 https://www.brightercs.org/testimonials daily 0.75 2021-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1598942480376-1R19DVQ23RHZXP9XJTFJ/0O9A7759.JPG Testimonials “Thank you for taking the time and meeting us and listening to our needs. I love the report! It’s so beautiful and well written, I was just so impressed!" - https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1598942817803-JYW5Z1I5LGHP1LXCF0MD/0O9A7690.JPG Testimonials “Siento que el camino para que mi hijo porfin sea feliz esta empezando ahora!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1598942769741-CL20EKASB1LK38M0QDEW/0O9A7564.jpg Testimonials “I never knew someone could capture my son’s personality and everything he is on paper, but you showed me how to see his light above everything else and it is truly changing our lives!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1600766040531-H3XFFN09Z2D87VDVQYT2/foto+de+testimonio+.jpg Testimonials “I’m excited about all the knowledge that we are gaining to advocate for my son and I cannot thank you enough for all your help and guidance through our family’s journey” https://www.brightercs.org/services daily 0.75 2021-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1616148082980-ZMDLHKPJVY5WBG37JZO6/unsplash-image-wD1LRb9OeEo.jpg Services - Training and workshops for families and professionals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1616148207658-ZZTTEEOKRAJW3KCJ1RCH/0O9A7564.jpg Services - Person Center Planning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1616148123174-JN3NVDTCK7ADH6HIZAKG/unsplash-image-7okkFhxrxNw.jpg Services - Coaching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8084cdbe2b5877aa1ac06a/1616148037347-B7T03D032DWLT9VKJLK7/unsplash-image-GM5Yn5XRVqA.jpg Services - Independent Facilitation https://www.brightercs.org/partners-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09 https://www.brightercs.org/impact-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09 https://www.brightercs.org/press-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09 https://www.brightercs.org/programs-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09