Enriching Lives – Fostering Independence
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.
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/
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!
Check out our Facebook page to see more photos! https://www.facebook.com/BridgeLineCville/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1060638967323940
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.
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/
Our 6th annual Midsummer Night’s Dream was SO MUCH FUN! The weather was perfect, the band was phenomenal, food was delicious and the company was the best.
Thank you to W.E. Brown for sponsoring the band, the Mosquito Squad for sponsoring the great food, to Travinia for donating the salads and to Relay Foods for donating a raffle prize!
It was a fabulous event. Thank you to everyone who came out. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!
This year we received passes to the 2016 Charlottesville Tom Sox games! Outdoor sports are one of our favorite activities. Especially baseball! Thanks Tom Sox! Check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Charlottesvillebaseball2015#
“Volunteers are paid in six figures… S‑M‑I‑L‑E‑S.” -Gayla LeMaire
A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful volunteer Bob Shields. He has beautifully redone our Belmont house fence among many other projects! WE LOVE IT!
The fence was getting old, paint was chipping off, and some of the boards and posts were starting to rot. It was time for a makeover! We love our new fence!
Exciting news!
We have been awarded funds to begin a case management program here at The BridgeLine!
The BridgeLine is accepting resumes for a new Case Manager position. This full time position provides case management services to adults with brain injury. The incumbent will provide assessment of service needs, coordination of services among providers, development of service plans, as well as monitoring of needs and advocacy, consultation and education for consumers, families, and the community. Valid VA driver’s license and good DMV driving record required. Master’s degree preferred. Must become CBIS certified within 1 year. Mileage reimbursement provided.
Send resumes to [email protected]