SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. RECEIVES $50,000 QUALITY OF LIFE GRANT FROM THE CHRISTOPHER & DANA REEVE FOUNDATION FOR NURSING HOME TRANSITION
EUCLID, OHIO – February 22, 2024 – SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. is proud to announce that it has been awarded $50,000 as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) 2023 Priority Impact Quality of Life grants. Twenty-two grants totaling $756,296 were awarded. The Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations that empower individuals living with paralysis. Since the Quality of Life Grants Program’s inception, more than 3,770 grants totaling $43 million have been awarded. Funding for this program was made possible through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (ACL grant #90PRRC0006-03-01).
The Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center has several grants under the Quality of Life program awarding grants in different category areas, varying in different amounts. The Priority Impact grants program funds organizations to support a wide range of projects and activities that will impact individuals living with paralysis and their families.
“These awards are about restoring independence to our constituents,” said Dan McNeal, Director of, the Quality of Life Grants Program, Reeve Foundation. “Our work and number one goal are to enhance the quality of life of people living with paralysis. It is our honor to continue to collaborate with so many dedicated organizations, which have selflessly given their time and efforts to ensure that accessibility and inclusivity remain embedded in the fabric of their programs.”
Services for Independent Living, Inc. will use the grant for Nursing Home Relocation. SIL is a Center for Independent Living that assists individuals with disabilities increase choice and control over their lives, and to promote community inclusion.. Services through this funded project include securing housing (assisting with security deposit and/or first month rent if needed), obtaining furniture, personal documents (birth certificate/SS card), back-pay on utility bills and even assistance in applying for public transportation. Funding will allow residents that do not qualify for other housing initiatives in Ohio, to have the ability to move with less restrictions. SIL aims to assist over 20 individuals during the time of the grant.
Services for Independent Living, Inc. is honored to receive funding to allow for relocation to individuals who are wanting to gain greater independence and control over their lives. SIL thanks the Reeve Foundation for acceptance of the application and looks forward to working with the organization to greatly impact the lives of people with paralysis and additional disabilities.
About the Reeve Foundation:
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. By uniting the brightest minds in the field, we are working tirelessly to accelerate scientific discoveries across the field of spinal cord research by investing in labs across the globe. Additionally, through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living, the Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) promotes the health, well-being, and independence of people living with paralysis, providing comprehensive information, resources, and referral services assisting over 100,000 individuals and families since its launch in 2002. The Reeve Foundation is committed to elevating our community’s voices and needs to achieve greater representation and independence. We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB’s Charity Seal. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.
SIL’s mission is “empowering persons with disabilities to lead inclusive lives through advocacy, community engagement, and self-directed services,” which supports the vision of a society that is accessible for all.
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Contact
Shannon Monyak, Executive Director
Services for Independent Living, Inc.
216-731-1529
smonyak@sil-oh.org
Reeve Foundation
Julia Leonard
973-933-7222