Blue Ridge Independence at Home

04/24/2026

You want your work to matter — and to be part of a team that truly serves the community. 🦋

At Blue Ridge Care, every role plays a part in delivering extraordinary care, whether you’re supporting patients/participants and families, assisting customers at one of our Thrift Shops, or working behind the scenes. We’re here to guide, support, and grow together — with purpose at the center of everything we do.

Explore career opportunities and see where your skills and compassion can make a difference:
BlueRidgeCare.org/Careers

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, your actions matter. 🌎

Thanks to our community, 1.6 million pounds of electronics were recycled in 2025—protecting the planet while helping Blue Ridge Care support families across our region.

Our Electronic Recycling Program makes it easy to take part. It’s free, safe, and secure, with drop‑off available at every Blue Ridge Care Thrift Shop. All donated electronics are responsibly recycled, and hard drives are securely wiped to protect your information.

Give your unused electronics a second purpose—and help us keep building the impact, together. ♻️

04/19/2026

Grief is a family affair — and healing is stronger when it happens together. 💙

Blue Ridge Care invites grieving families to Camp Kaleidoscope, a one‑day Family Grief Camp at the beautiful Oak Spring Garden Foundation on Saturday, June 6.

Through hands‑on activities in nature, children and caregivers will have time to connect, honor their loved one, and find support alongside others who understand.

• Children ages 6–17 and their guardians
• No cost to attend
• Free transportation from Wi******er available (generously donated by DC Trails)

Apply by May 11
🌐 BlueRidgeCare.org/FamilyCamp26

Questions?
📞 540‑313‑9275
📧 CThomas@BlueRidgeCare.org

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

Making decisions about future healthcare can feel overwhelming — especially when the moment arrives unexpectedly.

An Advanced Medical Directive helps you clearly share your healthcare wishes ahead of time, so the people caring for you know how to honor what matters most to you. Blue Ridge Care offers free, expert‑guided conversations to help you plan with clarity and confidence. 🦋

Schedule your free planning appointment today!
📧 AMD@BlueRidgeCare.org
📞 (540) 313‑9275

04/13/2026

This Thursday is National Health Care Decisions Day.

Whether you’re caring for someone you love or thinking ahead about your own health care wishes, this free community conversation offers time and space to reflect, learn, and talk about what matters most.

Join Blue Ridge Care and Valley Health for Conversations That Matter — guided by Blue Ridge Care counselors and social workers, alongside trusted healthcare and community partners.

📅 Thursday, April 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍 Wi******er Medical Center Conference Center
🍽 Lunch provided | Registration required: ValleyHealthLink.com/CTM

04/12/2026

Live from the La Grange Family Farm on Stephens City, VA- hosting The Lost Arts Festival.

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04/12/2026

Live from the La Grange Family Farm on Stephens City, VA- hosting The Lost Arts Featival.

04/12/2026

April is Counseling Awareness Month.

Professional counselors help people find new strategies, gain insight, and overcome life’s challenges with compassion and skill. At Blue Ridge Care, our Center for Hope & Healing is part of that commitment.

Whether you’re facing your own health challenges or helping someone navigate theirs, you deserve support that meets you where you are.

In 2025, our team walked beside individuals and families through:

• 1,153 grief support clients — including individuals, families, and loved ones
• 1,001 counseling visits offering steadiness and clarity during difficult seasons
• 6,047 bereavement calls ensuring no one had to navigate grief alone
• 50 community workshops offered at schools, churches, senior living communities, and local organizations (beyond regularly scheduled programs)

Counselors do more than guide — they help people heal, grow, and reclaim hope.

If you or someone you know is grieving and needs emotional support, our team is here to walk beside you with compassion and care you can trust.

📧 GriefSupport@BlueRidgeCare.org
📞 (540) 313‑9275

04/09/2026

Blue Ridge Care visited the Hurst Hospitality House this week to talk about PACE, hospice and all the other services we offer with the Hurst House volunteers! Lots of great discussion and questions!

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04/08/2026

Rise, shine, and bloom! 🌸☀️

Blue Ridge Care is proud to support our community’s wellness and connection as the sponsor of the Breakfast Walk at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley during the 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® — all in the spirit of this year’s theme, “Keep Blooming Together.”

Start your morning with a refreshing two or three mile walk through the MSV’s scenic trails, taking in rolling pastures, native wildlife, and beautiful spring blooms. After your stroll, enjoy a delicious breakfast from Bonnie Blue Southern Market & Bakery and spend the day exploring the museum and gardens.

We love being part of traditions that bring our community together — and help neighbors stay active, connected, and well.

Grab your tickets today: TheBloom.TicketSpice.com/2026-Breakfast-Walk

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04/06/2026

Whether you’re caring for someone you love or thinking ahead about your own health care wishes, meaningful conversations can make a difference.

Join Blue Ridge Care and Valley Health on National Health Care Decisions Day (April 16) for a free, community wide discussion on end-of-life planning — guided by compassionate professionals who support individuals and families every day.

📍 Wi******er Medical Center Conference Center
🍽 Lunch provided | Registration required: ValleyHealthLink.com/CTM