Organization Mission Statement
Brain Injury encompasses many conditions such as trauma, stroke and concussion. CRHISS provides, education, support, advocacy, and fellowship people affected by brain injury in the North Island.
The organization serves the following population
We work with individuals with brain injuries and their families/caregivers from Campbell River North. We help to understand the effects of brain injuries and how to prevent them. We run a day program Monday through Friday, and we are also fortunate to be able to offer housing.
The funds donated will be used to
The funds would be used towards our lunch program. We have seen the increase in need for a healthy well-balanced meal. With the cost of groceries rising and our clients being on a less-than-ideal fixed income, the meals that they can afford, and plan are becoming less nutritious. We would like to offer our clients a well-rounded meal to ensure they are getting some of the many benefits of healthy foods and go home feeling full. Both our cooking program and lunch program address this.
The organizations current sources of funding are
Our society is currently funded by several main sources, ie. Island Health, Community Gaming, Brain Injury Alliance, ICBC and CR Community Foundation. We also rely on donations and fundraising to offset the program costs.
Visit their website for more information: crhead.ca
This nomination has been reviewed by the 100 Women Who Care committee and meets all criteria.