Twenty years ago today, Side by Side opened our doors to people with brain injuries. It was our dream that they be able to partner with both staff and each other to rebuild skills. Even after two decades our vision is still a world where people with brain injury-related disability have access to services that…

Even though our Clubhouse is closed, Side by Side staff has been diligently reaching out to each and every member. We are making sure folks have essential supplies and are safe – plus we want to make the time at home a little bit easier. We quickly pivoted and purchased a virtual meeting platform called…

Kathy Martin of The Brooks Brain Injury Clubhouse from Jacksonville, FL is in Washington D.C. for Brain Injury Awareness Day. She is joined by Drew Nagele from Pennsylvania in representing International Brain Injury Clubhouse Alliance (IBICA). IBICA is the model of brain injury rehabilitation that Side by Side follows. The model has been around for…

Brainline.org is a wonderful resource for people with brain injuries. Every so often, we at Side by Side like to share their handout “9 Things NOT to Say to Someone with a Brain Injury.” Sometimes a well-intentioned comment from a family, friend or community member can be hurtful or unintentionally condescending. Take a look at…

Save the Date: Wednesday, November 6th We have so much to be thankful for. Our supporters have allowed us to provide brain injury services for two decades! Plus, we JUST finished a multi-year renovation on our Clubhouse. We hope you’ll come and celebrate with friends, new and old. It will be a chance to look…

Side by Side begins our 20th Year! They say time flies when you’re having fun, but we cannot believe that we’re nearly at TWO DECADES of working side by side with over 600 people with brain injury. We can’t wait to celebrate! First up, our commemorative logo… This year, we’re planning multiple events to let…

Side by Side Construction Update We’re taking our renovations outside – to the front yard! Up next, a renovation of the kitchen…and we’re packing the kitchen this week! The kitchen floor will be replaced during the first two weeks of July. This will necessitate our closing for repairs to the subfloor and application of odorous…

Side by Side Construction Update It’s been a long road, but we’re onto the fun parts of our building renovation…we have new furniture for the first time in 20 years! When we opened our doors, we were gifted with used office furniture that has long since become Shepherd Pathways. Cindi added, “While nostalgic (to me…

Theresa Burrough, CPA – Finance Director Theresa Burrough, CPA, is the Finance Director at Side by Side. She is a proud graduate of the School of Business at Florida A&M University where she earned both her bachelor’s and MBA, with a concentration in accounting. Theresa comes to Side by Side with 18 years of experience…

Driving home from his college graduation with a degree in finance, Frank and his family were in a car wreck when a tire came apart. Two decades later, he lives with his parents who care for him 24 hours a day except for the two days a week that he spends at Side by Side. Making…