November 17, 2022 by Angela

Give Back to Brain Injury Caregivers on Giving Tuesday 2022

Giving Tuesday is November 29, 2022

On this global day of giving, join us in celebrating the unsung heroes who give every day… FAMILY CAREGIVERS

Giving Tuesday inspires millions of people across the globe to give and make positive change in our communities. This year, Schurig Center would like to honor the caregivers who keep our families and communities strong, each and every day.

When someone experiences a brain injury, it doesn’t just happen to them. It affects their entire family. At Schurig Center, we see first-hand the daily commitment, time, and support family caregivers provide for their loved one living with a brain injury. This care is tirelessly given while they also balance daily work, financial, and family responsibilities. Please join us in thanking and giving back to these heroes by making a donation or fundraising for Schurig Center on Giving Tuesday.

Help us raise $10,000 in 24 hours on November 29 for Schurig Center’s supportive services for brain injury family caregivers.

Your generosity will help provide family members and caregivers with support groups, respite, consultation and guidance, resource referral assistance, brain injury education, and a supportive partner who understands the unique challenges of life after brain injury.

Ways to Support Caregivers on #GivingTuesday

Donate online now here to lock in your gift.
Fundraise in honor of your caregiver. Go to Schurig Center’s #GivingTuesday donation page here and click “Fundraise” to start your team. Or, start a fundraiser on Facebook.
Mail a donation check payable to “Schurig Center” to 1132 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939
Make a donation by phone with a credit card (415) 461-6771
Share this message with your friends and family and encourage them to join the movement to make a difference on November 30 Giving Tuesday.

November 14, 2022 by Angela

Holiday Fund Drive 2022

Give a gift this holiday season that helps ensure no one is alone after a brain injury, concussion, or stroke.

It’s estimated 1 in 3 people will experience an acquired brain injury in their lifetime. Despite this prevalence, there are few services available to help people adjust to life after injury. This is where YOU can help.

When you give to Schurig Center, you help fill gaps in care, inspire renewed hope and open the door to new possibilities for survivors and their families. You let survivors know they are valuable members of our community who deserve access to the support they need to not only survive, but thrive after brain injury.

If you are in a position to help, please donate by December 31, 2022 and give as generously as you can. Your donation will help provide rehabilitation, support, and connection for over 400 people in the new year. Thank you!

The People Schurig Center Serves are All of “Us”

Brain injury is an equal opportunity disability that does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone, to professionals, parents, daughters, sons, friends, and neighbors… our community. Although the circumstances of their injuries may differ, they all share a common experience. They have each survived an injury that has dramatically changed their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

Meet Marc & Sharon

“Retraining the brain is different from retraining a muscle. It can be very unpredictable and not linear. The team helped connect us to support and resources that have made a big difference in Marc’s life and our life as well. We are very grateful.” – Sharon, family caregiver

After a lifetime of dedicated volunteer service to his community, Marc found himself needing some help after his life was changed by a hemorrhage during post-surgery care. With you and the rest of Schurig Center’s community of friends by their side, Marc and his family are not alone as they adjust to the life changes that come after brain injury. [Read more about Marc’s journey here.]

Ways to Give

Make a Donation
No matter how large or small, every gift is meaningful! Donate online here. Give by phone at (415) 461-6771 or mail a check payable to “Schurig Center” to 1132 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939.

Become a Monthly Donor
Deepen your commitment to caring and provide the sustained resources we need to strengthen and grow our services. [Learn more]

Give From Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
An increasingly popular charitable vehicle, DAFs are an excellent way to simplify your charitable giving and facilitate your philanthropic goals. Schurig Center is pleased to accept grants from DAFs. [Learn more]

Give a Tax-Free Gift from Your IRA
Are you 70½ years of age and older and have an IRA? If so, we hope you’ll consider making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to Schurig Center from your IRA account. [Learn more]

Give Stocks
Gifts of stock can be made easily as an electronic transfer (DTC) from your brokerage account to Schurig Center’s account. [Learn more]

Give at Work
Employer matching and giving programs are a great way to increase your impact. California state and Bay Area city/county employees can give as part of the Combined Charities Campaigns. [Learn more]

Make a Legacy Gift
Make a lasting impact for survivors and their families for years to come when you include a bequest to Schurig Center. [Learn more]

Give in Honor or Memory of Someone
A tribute gift is a meaningful way to recognize the people and life events that are important to you while helping others. [Learn more]

Fundraise for Recovery
Bring together your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to make a difference with an online fundraiser or community event. [Learn more]

Give While You Shop
Change lives every time you shop at local and online grocery and retail stores, including Amazon, Sports Basement, and Mill Valley Market. [Learn more]

Questions?

Please contact Executive Director Patricia Gill at (415) 461-6771 x101 or email or Director of Development Angela Abbey at (415) 461-6771 x103 or email.

October 21, 2020 by Angela

Your Generosity Ensures No One is Alone

As 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