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Montreal, January 25th, 2018 – MEMO-Qc is glad to\u00a0announce the creation of the Fonds 33, implemented as a result of a collaboration between the Fondation MEMO-Qc and the Fondation 33. The Fonds 33 offers financial support to improve the quality of life of people living with a spinal cord injury.<\/p>\n
Walter Zelaya, Executive Director of MEMO-Qc, thanks Maxime Girard, Executive Director of Fondation 33, for the realization of this $ 75,000 partnership over three years to financially support people with a spinal cord injury who are dealing with financial stresses as a result of their injury. This fund is the second financial assistance program launched by the Fondation MEMO-Qc since the fall. The first program supports clients with a spinal cord injury with a financial support of up to $ 1,000 and applications can be submitted throughout the year. The Fonds 33, meanwhile, offers\u00a0a larger financial aid of up to $ 5,000.<\/p>\n
The fund aims to promote the improvement of the quality of life, autonomy, social integration, to give respite to the person concerned as well as his\/her entourage and allow access to services or care that are not covered or which are not accessible for different reasons.<\/p>\n
Fonds 33 will support MEMO-Qc members in their health, social services, recreation and education needs. Financial support can help cover the costs of home adaptations, the purchase of specialized equipment, access to a resource or health specialist, the purchase of tickets for cultural or sport activities, or a\u00a0trip for a caregiver, an attendant or the costs of training.<\/p>\n
All applications must be completed between February 1st and February 28th, 2018. Applications will be analyzed during the month of March and a written response will be given to the applicants during the month of April.<\/p>\n
For eligibility criteria and to access the Fonds 33 form, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.moelleepiniere.com\/fonds-33<\/a>. For more information on Fonds 33, please contact Rita Hanitramalala at 514 341-7272 ext. 227, 1 877 341-7272 ext. 227, or by email at fondation@moelleepiniere.com<\/a>. To learn more about Foundation 33, visit its website https:\/\/www.fondation33.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n