Craig H. Neilsen Foundation

How often are you presented with something your mind immediately tells you is out of your reach? Not just out of your comfort zone, but just not “possible.” We all must face the things we find difficult or frightening from time to time. At the Neilsen Foundation, we are moved by people who push past perceived limitations and encourage others to do the same. Read all about our grantee partners who are making dreams come true for experience-chasing people with spinal cord injury here:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/pushing-physical-and-perceived-limitations/
Thanks to https://boec.org/ for the wonderful photo of its high ropes course.

Pushing Physical and Perceived Limitations - Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Back to News Pushing Physical and Perceived LimitationsFebruary 15, 2024 Enjoying the high ropes course at Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center in Colorado How often are you presented with something your mind immediately tells you is out of your reach? Not just out of your comfort zone, but just no...

Sharing knowledge can stimulate better and richer conversations. At the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, we encourage researchers to push in new directions, but the key to advancement is passing on the knowledge gained so others may benefit from what was learned. Read more from our latest eBlast article here:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/information-with-a-wider-reach/

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By working towards the goals we are all trying to achieve, we make ourselves better—together! Read about the evolving partnership between the Neilsen Foundation and our grantees:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/an-evolving-relationship-grantees-as-partners-2/

An Evolving Relationship: Grantees as Partners - Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Back to News An Evolving Relationship: Grantees as PartnersJanuary 16, 2024 Historically, there is a power imbalance in philanthropy between funders and applicants. The Neilsen Foundation needs its grantees to achieve its mission and, of course, its grantees need financial support to underwrite thei...

In this month's Neilsen Foundation eBlast, we're giving users a better understanding of the Search Funded Grants link on our website, so they can learn more about who we fund, what we fund, and where we fund:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/finding-meaningful-connections/

Finding Meaningful Connections - Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Back to News Finding Meaningful ConnectionsJanuary 16, 2024 In celebrating over 20 years of funding and over 2,500 grants awarded, we also salute the many organizations providing services and conducting research on behalf of the spinal cord injury community. Our grantees are our partners in achievin...

In our latest news article we acknowledge that words impact how we feel about ourselves and how others define who we are as people:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/our-words-really-do-matter/

Understanding life through the lens of spinal cord injury can be difficult for some, but the passion coming from our grantee partners paints a beautiful picture of what’s possible. For more information, please subscribe for our eBlasts:
https://chnfoundation.org/people/

The Neilsen Foundation has awarded almost $36 million to over 130 Psychosocial Research (PSR) grantees since 2013. As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the portfolio, we're taking a deeper dive into this multi-faceted idea to better understand what PSR is:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/understanding-psychosocial-research/

Over 70 organizations serving people affected by and living with spinal cord injury (SCI) have been awarded a total of $7.1 million in Community Support Grants from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation’s Creating Opportunity & Independence (CO&I) portfolio. Link here for the full story: https://chnfoundation.org/article/7-1-million-awarded-in-creating-opportunity-independence-grants/

Many of our grantee partners are dedicated to increasing the wellbeing of people with spinal cord injury. A little quiet time with yourself or with groups of like-minded people can have huge benefits. For the latest information and updates from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, please sign up for our newsletters:
https://chnfoundation.org/people/

The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation is proud to be a part of the Presidents' Council of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum. Read all about the work of this body in our latest eBlast article:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/presidents-council-of-the-disability-philanthropy-forum/

Everyone deserves to feel good, be at peace, be able to participate fully in life, and have access to activities that nourish the soul. Check out the latest Craig H. Neilsen Foundation eBlast article on wellness and wellbeing centered around people with spinal cord injuries:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/approaches-to-wellbeing/
And sign up for our monthly eBlasts to stay informed and updated on news about the SCI community and all our portfolios and programs:
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The Neilsen Foundation is so proud to salute our Founder with the 2023 Craig H. Neilsen Visionary Prize, named in his honor. Like Craig, this year’s recipients – Victor Calise, Carmen Daniels Jones, and Vincent Pierce – are determined, passionate, and inspiring.
https://chnfoundation.org/programs/visionary-prize/

Congratulations, Vincent Pierce! We are thrilled to award you the Craig H. Neilsen 🥳

Michael Strahan delivers 'life-changing' news live on GMA during emotional moment The GMA host and his co-hosts were visibly moved on the ABC show

Congratulations, Vincent Pierce! We are thrilled to award you the Craig H. Neilsen 🥳

'GMA' surprises deserving community advocate with $1 million Vince Pierce, who was shot in the neck and now uses a wheelchair, now leads Open Doors, a nonprofit working on gun violence prevention and disability justice.

Congratulations, Vincent Pierce! We are thrilled to award you the Craig H. Neilsen 🥳

Good Morning America on X “I’m at a loss for words.” Vince Pierce, who has been in a wheelchair since he was shot in the neck, now leads Open Doors, a nonprofit working on gun violence prevention and disability justice. and the have a MILLION-DOLLAR SURPRISE for Vince!

We’re so excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 Craig H. Neilsen Visionary Prize and celebrate three inspirational leaders’ contributions to the spinal cord injury field. Learn more about this year’s awardees and the : https://chnfoundation.org/article/2023-craig-h-neilsen-visionary-prize-awardees-announced/

The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation is shining the spotlight on the organizations we support that provide peer mentors to help people with spinal cord injury (SCI) make sense of life and offer education and advice after a traumatic injury. Read the news article here:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/peer-mentors-help-build-paths-to-success/
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We are very excited to launch the latest addition to the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation website - a new webpage dedicated to the graduates of the Neilsen Scholarship Program. Read the latest about the program and link to our new 'Graduates' page: https://chnfoundation.org/article/4-million-in-student-scholarships-awarded-to-colleges-universities/

It is imperative for all of us to help others in need, even if it means stepping away from traditional ways of operating. Read our call to action here:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/we-all-need-to-step-up-in-a-crisis/

The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation is proud to announce its Spinal Cord Injury on the Translational Spectrum (SCIRTS) portfolio is awarding $10 million in new grants. Read all about it here:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/10-million-in-research-funding-announced/

A person's status in society should not limit their opportunity to thrive after a traumatic injury. In our latest eBlast, we look at the efforts being made to help those in need. Check out the article here:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/everyone-deserves-opportunities-to-thrive/

In our July eBlast, we take a look at the technology that is helping rehabilitation, recovery, and reintegration for people with spinal cord injuries. Check out the article here:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/providing-independence-through-technology/

In our latest eBlast, we follow the sun and focus on the nonprofit organizations we partner with that provide people with spinal cord injury access to the great outdoors. Check out the article here:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/fill-your-summer-with-a-little-sport-and-adventure/

We are encouraging our grantee partners to be more mindful of inclusion in labs and research centers, in the hope others will think about how they can be more intentional and start their own inclusion journey. Read the story here:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/becoming-more-inclusive/

Don't miss out on our latest news:
https://chnfoundation.org/article/its-about-dignity-managing-bowel-bladder-care/
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We are proud to invest in spinal cord injury researchers through our Psychosocial Research portfolio. Our 2023 grantees are helping to expand the field and make sure people affected by and living with spinal cord injuries can experience full and productive lives. Read on... https://chnfoundation.org/article/4-4-million-in-new-psychosocial-research-grants-awarded/

Our latest eBlast features a new article about the advances of bowel and bladder management funding - the past, present, and future of dignity for the SCI community. Check it out... https://chnfoundation.org/article/its-about-dignity-managing-bowel-bladder-care/