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October 21, 2020 by Angela

Your Generosity Ensures No One is Alone

rainbow heart inside heart outlineAs I reflect on Schurig Center’s 35 years, I am inspired and energized by the healing power of a caring community. I hope this note will also lift your spirits by reminding you of the good that you personally help make possible even in these toughest of times. Because of you, no one is alone.

“I’d be terrible.” That’s how John, a stroke survivor, described what life would be like for him without you.

John has severe aphasia, a paralyzed arm, and is unable to read and write. He also lives alone and is confined to his apartment during shelter-in-place. But, happily, John is able to stay connected and continue his recovery in Schurig Center’s speech group, computer class, and art therapy, which are now offered remotely and are powered by your generosity. In the words of his sister, Augusta, these services you help provide are “lifesaving” for John and a “huge relief” for his family.

Together, we’re helping more people.

Despite the pandemic, people are still getting brain injuries. We are still receiving new calls for help. And, the costs to provide services has not changed. Remote services have enabled people outside the Bay Area to attend our programs, and we’ve added a second survivor support group. Over 455 people this past year have been helped by our array of services. While we are serving more people than ever before, 70% of our clients live on a low income and rely on scholarships funded by community members, like you, to access care.

There is much need right now, and I know you are likely receiving many asks. But, if you are in a position to help, I hope you will donate to Schurig Center today as you make your holiday charitable gifts and give as generously as you can.

Your gift by December 31 helps ensure that your fellow community members living with a brain injury stay healthy, connected, and knowing they are not alone. Thank you!

With gratitude,
Patricia Gill, MS
Executive Director

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December 5, 2018 by Angela

Check out Schurig Center in Marin Magazine

Image of Marin Magazine's December 2018 issueSchurig Center is thrilled to share that our organization was featured in Marin Magazine’s December 2018 issue.

Learn more about Schurig Center’s mission and how your contribution can help Marin’s brain injury, concussion, and stroke survivors thrive in the “Marin Gives Back” article (page 73) and our full-page featured ad on page 80.

View the digital version of the magazine here.

On behalf of everyone at Schurig Center, thank you Marin Magazine. We are grateful!

Filed Under: In the News, Ways You Can Help Tagged With: charity, donation, holiday giving, Marin, Marin Magazine, Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery

November 5, 2018 by Angela

Give the Gift of Recovery This Holiday

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about Rich’s journey to recovery made possible by caring people like you!

“While helping my friend Rich, I learned first-hand that navigating the recovery process after a stroke is a maze.

Schurig Center is an oasis. Without the center, Rich would be warehoused in a medical facility, declining in health and isolated from the community.

A gift to Schurig Center is one of the most compassionate donations you can make.

Please join me in ensuring this community resource continues to be available for our neighbors who are in crisis and who have nowhere else to turn for help. Donate today! Thank you for supporting your community and changing lives.
– John, grateful friend and caregiver

Only YOU can help Bay Area concussion and stroke survivors thrive!

Do you believe that we rise by lifting others?

At Schurig Center, we believe this to be true and we imagine you do, too. By changing one life, you affect change in our entire community. As a Schurig Center supporter, you lift people to a greater quality of life and they reach fulfillment as a valued member of our community.

The simple things we so often take for granted – independence, connection, feeling of value, being heard – are the very things hundreds of people this year would be forced to live without if not for Schurig Center and the caring of people like you. When you donate to Schurig Center you help people not only get their skills back… but also get their life back.

Survivors and families need our services, and we need YOU!

We rely on community support to keep our doors open. In fact, we fundraise over 80% of our annual budget. Here’s why your giving matters…

  • 70% of our clients live on a low income.
  • We do not receive state/federal funds or health insurance fees.
  • We are the only non-profit in our area that helps make recovery after a brain injury, concussion or stroke more holistic and hopeful.

Gifts of all sizes change lives!

$50….. Five support groups to process emotions with others who understand
$75….. Three CogSmart classes to help perform everyday activities better
$120….. Two weeks of computer therapy to improve memory, logic, and concentration
$250….. Ten weeks of speech therapy class to help communicate more effectively
$500….. Ten weeks of individual occupational therapy sessions to improve daily living skills
$1,000….. Six months of on-site concussion education program
$2,500….. One year of monthly support and education group for family members
$5,000….. One year of expressive art therapy classes for survivors
$10,000….. Six months of resource referral assistance for the community-at-large

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Together we are improving lives and inspiring renewed hope. Thank you!

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