Spinal Cord Injury Transition Program

Do you know someone with an SCI that is living in a nursing home? We are pleased to announce that the GBC has a Spinal Cord Injury Transition Program which assists individuals with SCI in transitioning out of nursing homes to living in the community. This program was started in December 2021 and is led by Occupational Therapist, Stacie Selfridge. We are looking for new candidates who are motivated to move back into the community. Please contact info@sciboston.org for more information or to recommend a candidate.

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Season of Giving

As we enter the season of charitable giving, we hope you will consider making a  tax-deductible donation to the GBC (Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association). With the generosity of our donors, we are able to continue our mission in supporting individuals and families affected by spinal cord injuries. 

Your donations, of any amount, goes towards providing our spinal cord injury community with Peer Mentoring, Support Groups, social events, resources, educational programing, and more. These services are offered at no charge to our participants. 

Here are a few ways you can contribute and make an impact; any amount makes a big difference.

• Donate directly through our website: You can donate through our website with a credit/debit card or by check to the address listed below. You have the option to set up a recurring payment in any amount, ie: $5, $10, $50 or more per month. Click here to donate today.
• Select Amazon Smile: Choose the “Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association” as your charity of choice. When you shop at Amazon Smile, 0.5% of each eligible purchase (including grocery deliveries) is donated back to the GBC. Signing up for Amazon Smile is free and easy, click here for steps to sign up for Amazon Smile today! For more information about Amazon Smile click here.
• Set up a Facebook or Instagram Fundraiser: For your birthday, Giving Tuesday (Nov. 29th, 2022), or any occasion, you can set up a fundraiser through Facebook or Instagram and donations go directly to the GBC. You can share your story while spreading the word about the GBC. Click here for Facebook instructions and here for Instagram instructions.
• Become a Corporate or Individual sponsor: Sponsorship is a great way to advertise your small or large business. Depending on the level of sponsorship you choose, your company’s name and logo has the potential to be seen by thousands of individuals through our social media, website, emails, and at our community events. Please contact us at info@sciboston.org to become a sponsor today.
• Ask your employer to match your donation: Please ask your employer if they participate in an employer charitable match program. If they need any documentation, we are happy to provide it. Please contact us at info@sciboston.org

We thank you for considering the GBC during this season of giving. Your generosity benefits all individuals and families so they may thrive after a spinal cord injury.

Drop in to say hello on Christmas Day and spend some time with your friends from the GBC! 

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Click the button below for this months advocacy update where you will find information about ADA.gov, sidewalk clearing, MBTA access improvements, the wheelchair warrantee protection bill, and a TAKE ACTION notice from United Spinal. Also, for residents in the Northern Middlesex area there is important information about Enivision 2050, a long range transportation plan.  

Looking to Connect with a Peer Mentor?

Are you or a family member looking to connect with one of the GBC's trained peer mentors? Many people find it helpful, reassuring, and hopeful to talk to a mentor about adjusting to life after a spinal cord injury. Topics of conversation could include getting back to work or school after a sci, adaptive sports, relationships and intimacy, bladder and bowel management, and more. We match individuals with peer mentors based primarily on gender, injury level, age, interests, and family life, amongst other considerations. The GBC's mentors also lead many of our virtual support groups, as well as attend them to provide support to others. If you'd like to hear more about the program or wish to connect with someone, please contact the GBC's Peer Mentor Coordinator, Jessika, at jcoromel@partners.org to learn more today.

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