2024 Recap & 2025 Goals: Empowering Lives through the Cal Rehab Foundation

As we welcome the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress made by Cal Rehab Foundation in 2024. Thanks to the support of our partners, donors, and volunteers, we’ve made a significant impact in the lives of individuals in need of rehabilitation services and resources. Last year was filled with remarkable strides, and we are proud to share the results of our efforts:

• Career Connections Program: Supporting Those Who Care
  In 2024, the Foundation provided partial scholarships to three deserving recipients through our Career Connections Program. This initiative equips those entering the nursing workforce  with the knowledge, resources, and training along with exposure to the medical rehabilitation field.
• Enabling Independence Program: Enhancing Quality of Life
  Through our Enabling Independence Program, we’ve supported individuals by funding essential resources such as custom bath chairs, driving controls, and home modifications. These interventions have helped recipients regain their independence and improve their quality of life. With more requests coming in, and additional funding pledged for 2025, we’re committed to ensuring that more people have the tools and support they need to live independently and confidently.
• Research Mentoring Program: Fostering Innovation in Care
  Thanks to a generous anonymous donation, we awarded scholarships to four healthcare professionals (OD, OT, PT, RN), advancing their involvement in rehabilitation research. This program empowers clinicians to engage in cutting-edge research that drives innovation and improves outcomes. We are proud to have supported these talented individuals and look forward to expanding this program further in the coming years.

Our Vision for 2025
As we move into 2025, the Cal Rehab Foundation is focused on building upon these successes and working towards even more impactful initiatives. Here are the key areas where we will focus our energy and resources in the year ahead:

• Expanding Access to Rehabilitation Services
  One of our most important goals for 2025 is to expand access to rehabilitation services. Many individuals are in desperate need of basic items that insurance will not cover, but often face financial or geographical barriers. The Foundation is committed to securing the necessary funding to ensure that more people can receive the rehabilitation services they require, regardless of their circumstances.
• Growing Our Network of Care Providers
  In 2025, we will continue to grow and strengthen the rehabilitation workforce. With an increasing demand for healthcare professionals, we aim to increase the number of trained and qualified healthcare providers who are interested in working in a medical rehabilitation setting.
• Supporting Cutting-Edge Medical Research
  The Foundation recognizes the critical role of medical research in improving rehabilitation outcomes. In 2025, we will continue to support and fund our pilot research initiative that focus on advancing the science of rehabilitation. By promoting the involvement of clinicians in innovative research, we can help drive breakthroughs that will improve patient care and outcomes for years to come.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the unwavering support of our community. Whether you’ve donated, volunteered, or shared our mission with others, your involvement has made a profound impact on the lives of individuals who benefit from our programs. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support, and we can’t wait to embark on another year of positive change.

What’s Next?
Stay tuned for exciting updates as we work to make 2025 a year of even greater progress.

Together, we can. And together we will.
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