SCIboston, a chapter of United Spinal Association, will receive $135,000 of funding over three years from Cummings Foundation.
They are one of the 150 nonprofits in Massachusetts that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. The Woburn-based organization was selected from a total of 715 applicants during a competitive review process.
“United Spinal congratulates SCIboston on this award! SCIboston is one of our many chapters across the nation supporting local communities,” says Erin Gildner, United Spinal’s Director of Chapter Relations.
Since 1992, SCIboston has assisted thousands of individuals and their families who have been affected by traumatic spinal cord injuries. From the moment of injury, they offer hope through one-on-one support, understanding, and guidance. They aim to show that rich and fulfilling lives are possible in the aftermath of injury.
SCIboston’s mission is to RISE:
- Reach individuals and families affected by spinal cord injuries (SCI)
- Inspire the newly injured through role models and peer mentors
- Support individuals and families as they begin their post-injury journeys
- Empower individuals with SCI to reach their goals and dreams.
“Receiving this award means our organization will be able to continue to offer important services to the spinal cord injury community. We can fulfill our mission to Reach, Inspire, Support, and Empower individuals with spinal cord injury. This includes newly injured individuals to individuals who have had their injury for many years,” says Molly Sebo, Executive Director of SCIboston.
Putting the funds to good use
SCIboston will use the funds awarded by the Cummings Foundation to offer virtual and in-person support groups, one-to-one peer mentoring, educational seminars, and community events for individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries.
In addition, they will continue outreach efforts to hard-to-reach patients, including SCI Transition Program participants and Spanish speakers. SCIboston will now have the financial support to cover operational costs, bolster core services and create a strong foundation for continued success.
“Greater Boston is fortunate to have a robust, dedicated, and highly capable nonprofit sector that supports and enhances the community in myriad ways,” said Cummings Foundation executive director and trustee Joyce Vyriotes. “The entire Cummings organization is thankful for their daily work to help all our neighbors thrive.”
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Cummings Foundation has now awarded $500 million to greater Boston nonprofits. See the complete list of this year’s 150 grant winners, plus nearly 2,000 previous recipients.
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