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We have lots of fun opportunities available! Email [email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities!
Guest Chef Program!
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
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
Our Friend Maggie
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.
The United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring 2016.
Thank you to Ameriprise Financial for coming to The BridgeLine for the The United Way TJA Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring 2016!
We had so many great volunteers painting our event room, bathrooms and bookkeepers office. It looks wonderful!
Alex and Ani Fundraiser!
Come by Alex and Ani on Wednesday October 5th from 5pm-7pm and support The BridgeLine! Enjoy some lite bites, (+) Punch and check out all of the wonderful bangles and jewelry! 15% of sales will go to The BridgeLine. After you shop, head over to Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar for 10% off your meal!
More event info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1328594030492039/
Our New Van!
We are excited to show off our new 2016 Dodge Caravan with a ramp! This allows us to also transport program participants in wheelchairs.
A huge THANK YOU to the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) who supported financially this purchase in order for us to enhance our service delivery in all of our programs. We can’t wait for our first drive!
Safari Park Trip!
Check out our Facebook page to see more photos! https://www.facebook.com/BridgeLineCville/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1060638967323940
New Case Manager!
Meet Randy Carvalho!
I began my career in 2006 as a residential counselor. From there I moved on to providing mental health/substance abuse casework in Lowell, MA and then in Oakland, CA. I also managed vocational adult day programs and have experience in criminal justice, public housing, and social services settings. I’m excited to head up the Bridge Line’s new case management service and help those with brain injuries identify and achieve their goals.
Welcome Gerald!
Gerald Nafpaktitis, Residential Caregiver
I am returning to The Bridge Line after working with Home Instead two years ago. I was also previously a Certified Nursing Assistant for 3 years working with adults with developmental disabilities. I enjoy helping others and look forward to working with all the Bridge Line clients and staff to assist integrating into our wonderful Charlottesville community.
See all of our wonderful staff here: https://www.thebridgeline.org/our-staff/