Blue Ridge wrapped up its ninth annual Touch A Heart initiative with another banner year. Thanks to the tremendous support from individuals, schools and civic groups, Blue Ridge delivered over 11,000 handmade Valentine cards to more than 70 organizations - including nursing homes, hospitals, VFWs and more.

These organizations, in turn, place the handmade and heartfelt Valentine cards into the hands of people who need these messages of love and support the most - nursing home residents, veterans, soldiers and other individuals who may not otherwise receive a Valentine’s message this year.

“Community outreach is so important to all of us at Blue Ridge,” said Julianne, Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator for Blue Ridge. “The number of handmade cards received this year is truly amazing and speaks volumes about our communities and their willingness to uplift those with such a simple gesture.”

Blue Ridge prides itself on being an active, caring and invested community member and would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Touch A Heart initiative.