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12/14/2025

Tonight marks the beginning of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights.

Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of a small amount of oil that lasted eight nights — a story rooted in resilience, faith, and the enduring power of light.

As families and communities gather to light the menorah, Hanukkah invites reflection on hope, perseverance, and the importance of bringing light into the lives of others.

We wish a meaningful and peaceful Hanukkah to all who observe. 🕎

12/14/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club of Wi******er for their incredible generosity! 🦋 On Thursday, we were honored to receive a check for $7,855 from the 21st Annual Rotary Golf Tournament.

Your support helps Blue Ridge Care continue delivering extraordinary care and comfort to patients and families when they need it most. We are grateful to be part of such a caring community!

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12/13/2025

✨ Celebrate the 12 Days of Thriftmas with us! Each day features new surprises and joyful finds — all supporting compassionate care across our region. Come see what’s waiting for you! 🦋💙

12/11/2025

🦋 Bringing Adventures Through Grief to Wi******er & Loudoun County

Adventures Through Grief is a guided support program, led by our Bereavement Counselors, that helps teens (13–17) and young adults (18–26) explore their grief through creativity, storytelling, and meaningful connection.

Through a collaborative table-top role-playing experience, participants are guided through a safe and engaging space where they can better understand their feelings, strengthen coping skills, and feel less alone after the loss of someone significant in their lives.

If you’re in Wi******er or Loudoun County, VA and want to register, connect with Blue Ridge Care:

📧 GriefSupport@BlueRidgeCare.org
📞 540-313-9275
BlueRidgeCare.org/AdventuresThroughGrief

Together, we can help every teen and young adult feel supported through their grief. 💙

We’re honored to offer this program alongside organizations nationwide that support grieving teens, young adults, and families:

• Avow Hospice – Naples, FL
• Children's Bereavement Center Rio Grande Valley– Harlingen, TX
• ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice – Lexington, VA
• EverHeart Hospice – Greenville, OH
• Hospice of the Chesapeake – Severna Park, MD
• The Elizabeth Hospice – Escondido, CA
• The Grief Center of Southwest Colorado – Durango, CO

Philanthropic support provided by the New York Life Foundation.

12/10/2025

🌍 Human Rights Day 2025 🌍

On this day, we commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 — a landmark reminder that dignity, equality, and justice belong to everyone, everywhere.

In this message, Volker Türk, High Commissioner for Human Rights, calls on us all to stand up for human rights — even when it feels hard — because they are the foundation of a just and inclusive world. https://ow.ly/aX7a50XGS1f

At Blue Ridge Care, we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and a voice. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, respect, and extraordinary care — for individuals, families, and communities. 🦋

12/09/2025

There are 215 names on our Virtual Table of Honor already!!! And have you seen the Seat at the Table holiday tables at each of our Blue Ridge Care Thrift Shops? 🥰

This holiday season, we invite you to add the name of your loved one — a name that deserves to be remembered, celebrated, and honored. Every contribution helps keep their legacy alive and supports compassionate care in our community. 💙

➜ Donate now!!! https://BlueRidgeCare.org/InMemory

Thank you to everyone who’s helped create these beautiful displays of remembrance so far. Together, we are honoring the lives of those we miss this holiday season.

Visit our Virtual Table of Honor: https://BlueRidgeCare.org/TableOfHonor

12/06/2025

💙 WOW — we are still feeling the excitement from Giving Tuesday!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we not only met our $10,000 goal — we exceeded it! Because of you, “Adela’s Room” is now becoming a reality.

Our first purchase using these funds? A pediatric SleepSafe Beds — a critical piece of equipment that will help keep our young patients safe and comfortable.

We are beyond grateful for each and every gift that made this possible — and to Adela’s family for sharing her with us and the community, inspiring this meaningful project.

Here’s a special message from Adela’s sister, Tina, our Children and Families Grief Support Coordinator at the Center for Hope and Healing:

"Thank you so much for honoring our Adela in this way. We are blown away and unsurprised — she always had a way of showing off. Thank you so much for being part of her legacy with your generosity." — Tina, Wesley, and Gene

💙 From all of us at Blue Ridge Care, thank you for helping us bring comfort, care, and hope to the families who need it most.

12/05/2025

On International Volunteer Day, we celebrate our 193 incredible volunteers who make Blue Ridge Care’s work possible! From tuck-in calls and Patient & Family Support to Thrift Shop Help, Administrative Support, Event Assistance, Fundraising, and our We Honor Veterans program, their dedication touches every part of our community. 🦋

Want to join this amazing team?
Call 540-313-9200 or email VolServ@BlueRidgeCare.org
to get involved! 💙

12/05/2025

Want to learn more about PACE?

Join us this Sunday, December 7th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Shenandoah Valley, 6380 Valley Pike, Stephens City, Virginia at 11am for an in-depth overall of the program and how it may be a benefit for either you or your family.

Unitarian UniversalistNational PACE AssociationThe Wi******er Star

Send a message to learn more

12/04/2025

Last weekend, our Bereavement Counselor, Courtney McCalley, attended the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention’s International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day event in Wi******er. Pictured here with Winter Brooks and Kisha Washington of the Stephens City chapter of AFSP, Courtney joined survivors in sharing stories, connecting with others, and finding comfort through community. 🦋

12/03/2025

Exciting news from Wi******er, VA! Each November, the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® unveils its theme for the upcoming season — and for the 99th Festival, they proudly announced “Keep Blooming Together.”

As the Title Sponsor of the Breakfast Walk, Blue Ridge Care is honored to support a tradition that brings our region together in celebration of community, connection, and shared purpose.

This year’s theme reflects the spirit of unity and growth that defines our community. The puzzle-piece logo symbolizes strength, connection, and the way we’re all part of something bigger — a message that resonates deeply with our work and our commitment to expanding access to extraordinary care.

We look forward to the 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®, taking place April 24–May 3, 2026. Together, let’s keep blooming.

For updates and ticket information, visit thebloom.com.

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