Enriching Lives – Fostering Independence
At The BridgeLine, we are touched about all our wonderful friends who are sending so very generous donations.
THANK YOU!
As of today, we have received a total of $13,525 and we will reveal 38 more squares of Maggie’s painting. Any guesses what it is yet? Maggie had always a passion for art, but she had a special gift for painting with watercolors, like you can see here.
We all greatly appreciate your trust in our work, reflected in your gifts.
THANK YOU.
We had a great start on #GivingTuesday for our DOUBLE THE DONATION campaign.
How close are we to reach our goal?
Just within the last week we received donations from very generous donors and have now reached $6,300! Yeah, and THANKS to all our thoughtful friends.
We have overlaid one of Maggie’s paintings with 300 blank squares, each representing $100, and today we are “unveiling” 63 of them.
Curious about her painting? There is still enough time to make a contribution on our web site thebridgeline.org and for us to reach our goal of $30,000.
WE KNOW WE CAN DO THIS!
Maggie would be very excited about this challenge. Her career arc that included lawyer, teacher and researcher is marked by her compassion to advocate for others, a challenge she gladly took on. Maggie studied sign language to help hearing impaired clients have better access to legal representation and she took CLE courses in disability law to become knowledgeable about the rights and protections available to people with disabilities.
Thank you Maggie and THANK YOU for joining us in our campaign and to making it possible for Maggie’s friends at The BridgeLine to experience compassion of others.
Holiday food is delicious… But make sure to always nourish your brain with these great, healthy foods!
#GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities; it provides a platform for them to encourage the donation of time, resources and talents to address local challenges. It also brings together the collective power of a unique blend of partners— nonprofits, civic organizations, businesses and corporations, as well as families and individuals—to encourage and amplify small acts of kindness.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. 
As a global movement, #GivingTuesday unites countries around the world by sharing our capacity to care for and empower one another.Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community. Click here to donate to The BridgeLine: https://www.thebridgeline.org/
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community. Click here to donate to The BridgeLine: https://www.thebridgeline.org/
Looking to volunteer?
We have lots of fun opportunities available! Email [email protected]
Check out some of our past “Guest Chefs” holding the famous trophy!
What is a Guest Chef you ask? Our Guest Chef Program is a volunteer opportunity that everyone here at The Bridge Line enjoys. If you love to cook come join us! Come into one of our homes and show off your cooking skills. We have had guests come from as near as Charlottesville, to as far away as Germany! We promise an evening full of fun and friendship. If you are interested, please contact Amber Rexrode at [email protected]. We look forward to having you!
Brain Injury Prevention via The Brain Injury Association
Injury to the brain can happen in a split second, with symptoms lasting anywhere from a few minutes to a lifetime. Most brain injuries can be prevented by practicing some common prevention and safety techniques.
The Brain Injury Association of America offers the following tips:
• Always wear a bike helmet. Be a good example to your children. Biking incidents most often occur within five blocks of home.
• Brain injuries occur during a fall when the head hits the ground. All skaters, skateboarders, scooter riders, horseback riders, and other extreme sports athletes should wear appropriate helmets.
• Brain injury is the leading cause of death among children hit by cars. Always stop at the curb; wait for the bus at a safe place off of the road; walk facing traffic when there is no sidewalk; wear reflective clothing at night.
• Falls are the number one cause of brain injuries in all age groups. Check playground surfaces- look for loose surfaces including mulch, pea gravel, crushed stone; keep bathroom and kitchen floors dry; secure ladders before climbing; keep stairway well lit; secure throw rugs; remove or secure extension cords that cross walkways in the home.
• Concussions are the most common consequence of brain injury in contact sports. Make sure coaches know correct procedures for grading a possible concussion and have guidelines for removing a child from play.
• Children and adults are less likely to die or be severely injured in a crash when wearing a seatbelt. Children learn from parents, so always buckle up. Virginia has laws regarding safety belt use.
• Know the right car safety seat to use for your growing child. Expand / Collapse
• Keep firearms locked up and store bullets separately.
• Know the signs of intimate partner abuse. National Domestic Violence Hotline
The BridgeLine family has lost someone very special to us. Our dear friend and resident, Maggie. She was an amazing person who touched us all in various ways: she had a great sense of humor, was interested in history and politics, she loved everything about cats and… she was a self-proclaimed chocoholic.
Her uniqueness was exceptional and she made a difference in everybody’s life. We will miss her forever.