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Our Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A bridge line is the first and strongest thread a spider spins to anchor its web. From that beginning, it connects its web to other points from which the web draws strength and resilience and the spider\u2019s network grows in scope, stability, and effect. As the name suggests, The BridgeLine<\/strong> is a place where program participants can begin creating connections that strengthen and sustain them over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The BridgeLine was formed in January 2015 when two non-profit organizations, Building Bridges Charlottesville and Virginia Neurocare Foundation, merged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Building Bridges Charlottesville<\/i> <\/strong>was a local non-profit organization, founded in 1991 as an offshoot of the Innisfree Community near Crozet that serves adults with various mental and physical disabilities. It was recognized that people with brain injuries have distinctive needs because their ability to participate in their familiar community and home environment is suddenly and often significantly disrupted. Three homes within Charlottesville were established as a community where residents and staff share their lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Virginia Neurocare Foundation<\/strong><\/i> was a non-profit organization established in 2000 as the John Jane Brain Injury Center. Later, the name was changed to Virginia Neurocare Foundation. The staff at Highstreet Clubhouse supported and facilitated innovative evaluation, vocational training, residential living and successful community re-entry to enrich the lives of persons impacted by acquired brain injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Both organizations shared a commitment to supporting adults with brain injuries as they adjusted to life after injury, helping them build meaningful connections within the Charlottesville community and rediscover purpose and fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite moments of struggle, life at The BridgeLine is filled with hope, tenacity, optimism, and joy. The scale of dreams may have changed for our members but the wonderful feeling of achieving them has not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By merging into The BridgeLine, we were able to streamline services, expand our impact, and build a stronger foundation for long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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