NorCal SCI receives $5,000 grant, launches programs to provide assistance to those in need

We’re proud to announce that thanks to an extremely generous grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation awarded to the United Spinal Foundation (USA), NorCal SCI was the recipient of a $5,000 COVID-19 Relief Grant from USA to help support the ongoing programming and activities of our organization during these difficult times. Immediately, we’re delighted to announce the launch of two programs to assist those in Northern California with spinal cord injuries.

One of our programs is designed to award gift cards of $100 in grocery to 25 individuals who are facing financial challenges in life due to a reduction of income they or their family depends on. This may include loss of income/job of the breadwinner of the household.

For our second program, we are acutely aware of everyone’s concerns about their personal health and safety during these unsettling times. With masks, cleaners, gloves and many other supplies in short supply, we have developed a Personal Safety Kit containing five surgical masks, an 8-oz. bottle of isopropyl alcohol and a box of 100 gloves. We will be sending 50 of these packages to those who are at the risk of running low on these critical supplies.

To apply for either of these programs, you must send an e-mail to info@norcalsci.org with the following information:

• In the subject line of your e-mail, indicate either $100 Gift Card OR Personal Safety Kit (you may only request one program so that we can help as many people as possible)

• First & last name of person with SCI

• Mailing address

• Phone #

• Injury type and level

• Date of injury

• Date of birth

• Size of gloves you’d like

• In one paragraph, please tell us why you need the assistance.

While we will not seek income verification, we will process your request on an honor system with the hope of serving only those with a real need. Thank you.

Nick & Franklin, co-founders