HeadNorth Grants
» 2008 Response ONE and TWO Grant Summary!
In 2008 the foundation was able to assist 40 SCI survivors with over $150,000 worth of gifts. Each one of our recipients are members of the San Diego community who have endured a sudden and life changing injury to their spinal cord resulting in paralysis. More importantly, each one are extraordinary individuals who continues to inspire everyone who they come in contact with. The staff, board and volunteers of HeadNorth were honored to be able to help them and their families in even a small way.
The Response TWO grant program provided 25 recipients with various gifts which included financial assistance to purchase converted vans, exercise equipment, voice activated software, house ramps, rehabilitation services, hand-cycles, lifts and standing frames.
Our Response ONE program is a unique program that meet 15 local individuals during their initial and critical hospital rehabilitation process immediately following the injury. With the help of some our board members and volunteers who also are paralyzed , each recipient received not only $1000 to help them with immediate financial needs but importantly encouragement, resources and hope that they can continue to live fulfilling lives.
I would like to personally thank everyone who has supported us and made 2008 a year that has helped so many of our local SCI community.
Sincerely,
Randal Schober, Ed.D.
Executive Director
» The Response One Application™
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) occur suddenly and without warning. In the blink of an eye, the world is turned upside down as victims of SCI and their families scramble for information and guidance on how to deal with this life-changing event. The HeadNorth Foundation created the Response One Application ProgramTM to assist victims and families during this critical time by providing funds for immediate transportation and lodging needs, as well as resources and information about the challenges that lie ahead. Response ONE also provides in-hospital counseling by individuals who have first-hand knowledge of SCI.
Purpose: To support the immediate physical and psychological transitional needs of the individual and family following the spinal cord injury. This includes, but is not limited to, assistance with food, lodging, transportation and access to essential resources.
To qualify: Spinal cord injury survivor is an inpatient at a medical facility
Eligibility: Legal resident of greater San Diego County
» The Response Two Application™
Once the critical needs related to spinal cord injury have been met, the rehabilitation process begins. The Response Two Application ProgramTM was created to provide survivors of SCI the necessary equipment and services needed to gain greater mobility and return to an active and productive lifestyle. Many SCI survivors want to return to work and participate in the same leisure-time activities they once enjoyed. The Response Two Application Program supports these goals by providing financial assistance to purchase assistive devices and equipment designed to increase mobility and enhance quality of life. HeadNorth also has created a registry of resources, from athletic trainers to manage care specialists, to make it easy for individuals to locate the help they need.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance for the purchase of necessary equipment, home modifications and services, and to provide resources that will support the immediate and long-term physical and psychological needs of the survivors of spinal cord injury.
Grant: Gifts include wheelchairs, exercise equipment, laptops, voice-activated computer software, ramps for homes, commode chairs, car modifications and physical therapy.
Eligibility: Legal resident of greater San Diego County. Applicants can re-apply after one full year has passed from their original application date
Response TWO Grants are given on a quarterly basis. To be considered for the first quarter, please have your application submitted by 2/31, second quarter 8/31 and fourth quarter 11/31.
