Ribbon Cutting and Open House for Eggleston’s Newest Facility
Which will house our Brain Injury and Warrior Bridge programs
On behalf of the Eggleston team, board of directors, and all those we serve – Thank You to everyone who celebrated with us! Special thanks to City of Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Congressman Bobby Scott, and Executive Chairman of TowneBank G. Robert Aston, Jr. for commemorating this special day with their kind remarks; and to Taylor Construction for generously sponsoring the event.
Here are some highlight from the event.
Beacon House Members getting a tour of the new Brain Injury Services space.
New Facility for Brain Injury and Veteran Programs
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EGGLSTON OPENS NEW FACILITY FOR BRAIN INJURY AND VETERAN PROGRAMS
Open House and Ribbon Cutting Event Planned for Friday, April 23
Norfolk, VA – Eggleston will celebrate the opening of its new brain injury services and warrior bridge program location with donors, staff, and local leaders on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The new site, located at 5145 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard in Norfolk across from the Union Mission, will also serve as Eggleston’s new headquarters.
Each year, Eggleston’s Brain Injury Services (BIS) and Warrior Bridge Veteran’s programs serve nearly 200 adults with disabilities in Hampton Roads by providing intensive services, case management, and vocational rehabilitation to empower people with disabilities.
During this month’s outdoor event, attendees will meet and hear from individuals who benefit from Eggleston’s mission. Small, masked tours of the new facility will be offered before and after a ribbon cutting ceremony with special guest’s remarks at 1:00 p.m.
Eggleston’s BIS program has provided services from leased space in Virginia Beach for more than twenty years. In early 2020 the organization received notice that the property was to be sold and rezoned for new development.
“We needed to move quickly and recognized the opportunity in front of us to expand and enhance our Brain Injury Services and Warrior Bridge Veterans programs,” said CEO Paul Atkinson Sr. “The former Virginia Employment Commission building proved to be the right location and thanks to the generosity of the and a number of donors this expansion is being made possible.”
After several delays due to COVID-19, Eggleston purchased its new location in 2020 and contracted Taylor Construction to retrofit the space. The 18,000 square foot building will double the space for Eggleston’s BIS program. It also increases access for those with transportation barriers and has an enhanced layout with improved accessibility for those with disabilities. The second floor has ample meeting space and offices for administrative and program staff.
About Eggleston: Eggleston is a local, nonprofit whose mission is to support and empower individuals with disabilities in employment, residential and community settings. First conceived by a group of parents seeking meaningful opportunities for their adult children, Eggleston has been serving Hampton Roads for more than 65 years. Today the organization delivers 16 person-centered programs and services to nearly 1,000 individuals each year. As the region’s largest employer of adults with disabilities, Eggleston’s business enterprises includes its Automotive Center, Document Destruction and Conversion, Embroidery, Lawn and Garden Center, and its Government and Business Contract Services. To learn more visit www.egglestonservices.org
Give Local 757: Let’s Keep Growing!
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Let’s Keep Growing so we can support and empower ALL of our neighbors with disabilities and their families.
This year through Give Local 757, we are utilizing the power of philanthropy to keep growing and meeting the needs of adults with disabilities in our community and their families. Last year, we raised over $10,000, and this year we hope to build on that success.
Did you know…
There is a higher unemployment rate for adults with disabilities? Eggleston helps individuals navigate the process to finding quality employment that fits their needs. Having a job can provide much more than an income- it helps with relationship building and gives a sense of worth.
An estimated 75% of Virginians with intellectual or other developmental disabilities reside with a family caregiver, and of those 75%, an estimated 23% reside with an aging caregiver. Eggelston’s mission empowers people with disabilities and their family caregivers in their daily lives . Through residential support services, brain injury services and day programming, Eggleston’s mission maximizes the independence of adults with disabilities while assisting families by providing quality engagement and loving care.
Spread the word by sharing our social media posts now through May 11th.
Why donate through Give Local 757?Give Local 757 is a community-wide day of giving, and by donating at givelocal757.org on May 11th, you can help Eggleston win bonus prizes throughout the day to further our impact in the community.
