Mission
The Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation is “dedicated to maintaining and improving quality of life by providing financial aid to individuals with spinal cord injuries.” A 501© (3) organization, it was originally established by members of the Darien community in response to Obie’s spinal-cord injury in a swimming accident on July 4, 1997, which left him paralyzed.
The Foundation helps regional residents with spinal cord injuries and disease cover non-reimbursable medical expenses. Many people living with spinal-cord injuries reach a point where insurance is exhausted and state or federal funds are no longer available. We help bridge the gap between that point and the next level of independence.
Since 1997 the Foundation has funded:
. Wheelchairs, including sports wheelchairs
. Assorted medical equipment
. Computers and printers
. Tuition assistance
. Therapeutic leg braces
. Hockey sleds and hockey equipment
. Exercise equipment for rehabilitation
. Beds
. Ramps
. Donations towards the purchase of vehicles which facilitate the return to work or school
. Computerized speech augmentation devices
. Respite care and home health care services
. Minor home renovations
. Door openers
And more…
In addition, the Foundation partners with Norwalk’s Family and Children’s Agency by providing grants that allow FCA to extend its transportation and home care services to clients with spinal-cord injuries.
To request an application call us toll-free at 888-265-5859.