Rochester's Community Wishbook

Bridges for Brain Injury provides rehabilitation and support services to individuals with brain injuries and disabilities. Through unique programs like Wildlife Rockstars, the organization integrates wildlife education with therapeutic activities, helping participants develop life skills, engage with the community, and promote environmental conservation while fostering personal growth and recovery.

• animal related: gift cards to pet stores, Country Max
• bedding, old towels, pine shavings
• horse mats, kitty litter, feeding and water bowls
• fresh or slightly wilted fruits and vegetables, plain cereal (e,g., Kix, Chex, Cheerios, etc.), Nature Valley hard granola bars (honey), plain graham crackers, raisins, cranberries, canned cat and dog food, rabbit food pellets
• cat litter
• dog/cat/bird/bunny toys
• outdoor gloves, work boots, coats, jackets
• outdoor buckets, food bowls, animal igloos, huts, bales of clean hay and straw
• cleaning supplies: paper towels, new or used hand/bath towels, bleach, laundry detergent, gloves, garbage bags, shampooer, vacuum, brooms/dustpans, buckets, mop, sponges, hand sanitizer, dish soap, hand soap, etc.
• office supplies: dividers, pens, dry erase markers, manila folders, copy paper, writing pads,etc.
• office furniture: matching chairs with and without arm rests, tables, cabinets
• arts and craft items: new or gently used art and craft kits and supplies of all types and all craft supplies.
• social/recreational: gift certificates to movies, sporting events, restaurants, museums, zoo, amusement parks, yard games, footballs, basketballs, board games, puzzles, Wii and Playstation games for our day program members.
• other: paper plates, coffee, sugar, sandwich and storage bags, plastic wrap, tinfoil, napkins
• postage stamps
• gift cards: Walmart, Michaels, Lowe's, Home Depot, Target, Tops, Wegmans, dollar stores, gas stations, etc.
• monetary donations: for veterinary care, emergency funding and program activities

• Board members interested in sharing skills and expertise in achieving our mission.
• Student interns and volunteers in the area of human services and social work, psychology, marketing, public relations, music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy, speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, and fundraising.
• Assistance with planning and implementing special events.
• Volunteers to share their skills with day program members: either in occasional classes (such as woodworking, computers, cooking, horticulture, animals, jewelry making, scrapbooking, cake decorating, etc.); or in regular mentoring assistance with community outings and classroom activities.