Connections: Employment and Marketing Services, LLC is a subsidiary of BRIDGES and houses the following businesses:

Independence Cafe A Subsidiary of Bridges

Staffed by veterans and people with disabilities, the Independence Café uses local vendors to offer coffee, tea, hot chocolate, potato chips, cold beverages and other convenience products.

New City Courthouse Café
1 South Main Street
New City, NY 10956
Second Floor near the jury room.

Pomona Café
50 Sanatorium Rd
Building A
Pomona, NY 10970

Suffern Free Library
210 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901

New City Courthouse Independence Cafe: 1 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956 Second Floor near the jury room.
Suffern Free Library Independence Cafe: 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901
Pomona location for the Independence Cafe: 50 Sanatorium Rd, Building A, Pomona, NY 10970
Independence Cafe a Unique Boutique logo

The Independence Café – A Unique Boutique, located in the Welcome Center of BRIDGES offices on the second floor of the Palisades Center Mall, sells unique gift items made by and for people with disabilities. Items include scented candles, soaps, artwork, cards, sweatshirts, bags, and more.

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Sunday, December 3, 2023 – Author Katherine Magnoli visited the Independence Cafe - A Unique Boutique.
Sunday, December 3, 2023 – Author Katherine Magnoli visited the Independence Cafe - A Unique Boutique.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - The Grand Welcoming Ceremony welcomed Girl AGain to the Independence Café - A Unique Boutique.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - The Grand Welcoming Ceremony welcomed Girl AGain to the Independence Café - A Unique Boutique.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - The Grand Welcoming Ceremony welcomed Girl AGain to the Independence Café - A Unique Boutique.
Setting up for the Grand Welcoming of Girl AGain, two people from 99signs place a sign in the Unique Boutique window, advertising the collaboration between BRIDGES and Yes She Can Inc.
New shelves were installed at the Unique Boutique in preparation for the new merchandise from Girl AGain.
Monday, November 21, 2022 - Registration and bib pick-up for the Rockland Road Runner's 5 Mile Turkey Trot benefiting the Marisa Fund was at BRIDGES. Vendors from the Unique Boutique were set up outside.
Monday, November 21, 2022 - Registration and bib pick-up for the Rockland Road Runner's 5 Mile Turkey Trot benefiting the Marisa Fund was at BRIDGES. Vendors from the Unique Boutique were set up outside.
Monday, November 21, 2022 - Registration and bib pick-up for the Rockland Road Runner's 5 Mile Turkey Trot benefiting the Marisa Fund was at BRIDGES. Vendors from the Unique Boutique were set up outside.
Thursday, September 15, 2022 - Rockland author Dawn Barclay visited the Palisades Center Mall for a book signing and Q&A with BRIDGES. Her book, "Traveling Different," provides insight for parents traveling with neurodiverse children. It is available for purchase in the Unique Boutique.
Thursday, September 15, 2022 - Rockland author Dawn Barclay visited the Palisades Center Mall for a book signing and Q&A with BRIDGES. Her book, "Traveling Different," provides insight for parents traveling with neurodiverse children. It is available for purchase in the Unique Boutique.
Thursday, July 1, 2021 - BRIDGES celebrates the Grand Opening of the Independence Café – A Unique Boutique with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Vendors join the celebration, including Oliver of Oh! Hats, Derrek of Derrek’s Bags, and Danielle of Savon Aromatique.
Thursday, July 1, 2021 - BRIDGES celebrates the Grand Opening of the Independence Café – A Unique Boutique with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Vendors join the celebration, including Oliver of Oh! Hats, Derrek of Derrek’s Bags, and Danielle of Savon Aromatique.