Impact Report 2024

BRAIN INJURY SOLUTIONS 20 24

IMPACT REPORT

WHO WE ARE

MISSION

The mission of Brain Injury Solutions is to help children and adults living with brain injury improve the quality of their lives and reintegrate into family and community. Our vision is to help each person touched by brain injury in our service area achieve their goals and enjoy a fulfilling life. VALUES VISION * Person-centered * Integrity * Care and Compassion * Respect * Partnership

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

But impact is not just about outcomes. It’s also about the relationships we build, the trust we foster, and the hope we inspire. Every interaction with a partner, every success story from a client, and every milestone we achieve is a testament to the mission we walk out everyday helping children and adults living with brain injury improve the quality of their lives! While we have accomplished much, there is still more to do. Our vision for the coming year is ambitious: we aim to broaden our reach, deepen our partnerships, and drive even greater outcomes for the individuals and communities we serve. We are committed to being agile in our response to new challenges and persistent in our pursuit of long-term solutions. I am immensely grateful for your continued support—whether you are a donor, volunteer, staff member, partner, or advocate. Your contributions are the cornerstone of the impact we are able to achieve, and I look forward to working alongside you as we continue to make a difference. With deep appreciation and excitement for the future, JLJudge

JODI JUDGE Executive Director

Dear Friends, Clients, and Supporters,

As we conclude another fiscal year, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude for the progress we have made together. Our collective efforts have created lasting, measurable impact—not just in the communities we serve, but across every facet of our work. Impact is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the measure of the difference we make, the legacy we leave, and the inspiration we offer to others. This year, we focused more than ever on ensuring that our programs create real, lasting change. Whether it's through service, advocacy, or innovation, we have seen firsthand how even the smallest actions can ripple outward, touching more lives than we ever imagined.

28% 10+ YEARS 96% Client satisfaction rate Increase in people served Operated without a significant loss

HOW WE IMPACT

Goals Achieved: Case Management - Case managers meet with survivors of brain injury, and family, if available, in their homes to help identify and reach goals in their journey to recovery. Specialist Services (CSSS) provides intensive, one-on-one training on issues related to activities of daily living, increased independence, and community integration. All of our services are free and available to survivors of brain injury of all ages, regardless of income, within our service area: which is all of Southwest Virginia, and parts of Central and Southside Virginia. This includes survivors of TBI, stroke, cancer, and other acquired brain injuries. Community Connection (CLiC) is a telehealth program that brings survivors of brain injury together through user-friendly assistive technology and the internet to form small individual learning groups that provide support, education, social, and cognitive skill building. Other Services - Providing a Link for Survivors (PALS), Support Groups, Advocacy Living Community Support 94%

People Served

CASE MANAGEMENT

352

COMMUNITY LIVING CONNECTION

Sessions offered:

Satisfaction: 100%

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INDIVIDUAL IMPACTS Pictured to the right during an interview with Brain Injury Solutions’ staff, Steven shares a little about his experience: “ After my brain injuries I faced a number of challenges they were wide ranging, the bottom line is I felt lost, I didn’t feel valuable and I felt worthless and I had no idea what to do to fix that situation. STEVEN

Once I became a client of Brain Injury Solutions, they helped guide me through the steps that I could take to help claw my way back into some sense of normalcy. My case manager, Bridget, helped me set goals, she held me accountable. She was compassionate and really helped me move from a situation where I felt like I was aimlessly wandering to a place where I’m moving toward goals and feeling good about myself again.”

TERRY

Terry, pictured to the left in the lift chair his case manager, Jessica, was able to find funding for. Living alone and struggling with mobility, Terry often faced frequent falls, sometimes resulting in injuries. His old furniture was too low, making it hard for him to get up safely. A big thanks goes to Jessica who was able to get him this amazing lift chair that not only helps him stand, but also comes with massage and heat functions for those days when his back is aching. It's truly a game-changer for him! Jessica had the honor of delivering and setting it up, and he was so moved. He shared how well he sleeps in it now, and how much he loves his new chair. It’s moments like these that remind us of why we do what we do!

AMARA

Amara, pictured to the right, has so much support from her family! They would like Amara to “have services that will benefit her as she continues to grow up.” Her case managers, Nikki and Jessica, have worked with the family on the following goals: education, therapy, independent living, waiver supports, medical coordination, brain injury education, and advocacy. Brain Injury Solutions was able to research funding options for Amara to have an adaptive chair and new equipment that is portable.

Nikki and the family have worked with the following community partners to help support Amara: local schools, Easterseals, waiver providers, CSB, medical and therapy providers, early intervention services, and DSS. Nikki also advocates for Amara at her Individualized Education Plan meetings to help support her in the school setting.

JAMISON

Mae, a case manager working with Jamison, recently found that his insurance would no longer cover his physical therapy. His caregivers wanted him to continue with positive physical activity as they could see the improvements. Fortunately, Mae was able to help him apply for and receive funding from Commonwealth Community Trust for an elliptical machine and a walking device!

He is pictured here using the new walking device with his elliptical in the background.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS INCOME $1,658,474

Other 3%

Fundraising 8%

Contracts 89%

EXPENSES $1,544,526

a lot.” ~ Case Management Client

Building, Rental, Equip 4% Other 1%

Program Expenses 10%

Corporate Expenses 7%

Staffing & Contracts 78%

“My case manager has been the best. She has taken the time to listen to us and helped us

IMPACT BY NUMBERS All made possible thanks to donors, supporters, volunteers, and staff! INDIVIDUALS SERVED 613 PALS 2% CSSS 3%

CLIC 15%

CASE MANAGEMENT 46%

INFO & REFERRAL 34%

1,536 Face-to-face individual case management visits 165 Risk assessments completed 237 Community engagements reaching over 5,400 people

35 CLiC sessions serving 285 individual people 51 Support group meetings with 354 attending 140 Purchases to support survivors in need 102 New referrals 10 Veterans served

Client Satisfaction Rate

Case Management Goals Achieved

97 %

94 %

COMMUNITY

MILITARY APPRECIATION & BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS NIGHT AT SALEM RED SOX

In August of 2023, we celebrated our military, raised awareness, and officially changed our name from Brain Injury Services of SWVA to Brain Injury Solutions with over 175 supporters, clients, staff, and volunteers!

LEWISGALE’S JOGGIN’ FOR YOUR NOGGIN In March, we had several hundred people sign up to support survivors of brain injury through participating in a 5k or 1 mile fun. Through the support of participants and sponsors, we were able to raise over $7,000 for survivors of brain injury!

WINTER WISHES

Winter Wishes' brings hope during the holiday season to survivors of brain injuries by providing a needed gift. For some that means a gift card to Walmart and for others it's a needed item like a new set of pots and pans or a blanket. In 2023, we reached our goal of $3,000 and were able to provide gifts to 56 survivors of brain injury! The gifts included household items for a newly housed pregnant survivor, a practice drum set, compression socks for a survivor who often misses appointments due to swelling in their legs, a journal and pen set, a tablet so a survivor can participate in online support groups and other trainings, and many more!

THANK YOU To everyone who played a part in impacting those with lived experience of brain injury, including: City of Galax

Fran & Greg Rooker Bruce & Julie Swanson Benjamin Bethard The Edgar A. Thurman Charitable Foundation for Children Montgomery County M.W. Armistead III Family Foundation Roanoke Gas Company Smyth County

County of Buchanan Bloom West End LLC Brain Injury Association of Virginia Three Li'L Pigs Barbeque United Healthcare Community & State-VA Farmburguesa Rudolph Thiel Bank of Botetourt Bill Branch Brown, Edwards & Company LLC Carilion Clinic Julia Castleberry County of Alleghany

Roanoke County Botetourt County City of Roanoke

LewisGale Medical Center Rosie's Gaming Emporium City of Radford City of Salem Community Foundation of the New River Valley

County of Bland County of Floyd Craig County Cranwell & Moore, PLC

Pulaski County County of Lee Scott County Kroger

Christopher Finley Lanford Brothers

Sharon Litz Paul Nester Potter, Potter & Jennings Capt. Gary Powers Gregory and Joan Shelton Southern Roofing & Restoration The Norm Sells Roanoke & Beyond Team Town of Big Stone Gap Town of Blacksburg

Blue Ridge Beverage George Cartledge, Jr. Freedom First Credit Union Kiwanis Club or Roanoke

Sentara Health Sue S. Spangler

James Taylor Wise County Member One Federal Credit Union

Town of Bluefield Yield Giving Olde Salem Brewing Company Maddie Blomgren Town of Floyd

Chelsea Taylor Laken Vail Sandra Whitt Alex Barge Amie Chernault Stacey Nichols Tipton Ammen

Lisa Parks Hilary Potter

Delegate Sam Rasoul Stephanie Sharpley The Rotary Club of Christiansburg-Blacksburg William Weddle Kristen Witt

Robert Kraft David McIvor Jamie Witt

Roy Bedwell Bill Bestpitch Marie Briscoe Shirley Cline Pastor Foster Covington Patricia Cumbie Blaine Elliott Michael Ferrell Taylor Fronzaglio Pegram Johnson Lt. Col. Daniel Karnes Matthew Leisen Molly Liesen Stephen Lerch

Jaime Barcenas Sherry Duchaine Tonia Ellis David Gilleran Jack Leonard Kevin McBride Kaelyn Spickler Paul Stapleton

Col. Thomas Dalzell Maureen DiGiaimo Paul Knox Mark Mabry O'Herron Law, PLLC Lawrence Oliver

First Citizens Bank Veronica Lambert United Way of Roanoke Valley Karen Layton Tammy Koehler Geraldine McGrath Kelly Whittaker Michelle McClellan MSW Jane Anderson Melinda Caldwell Don and Kim Leisen Sunni Purviance Joe Scartelli

Noah Stickler Trudy Wade Sarah Baker

Samantha Hayes Katelyn Browne Margie Garber Phillip Grant Kristen Hester Bessie Hilbert Kristen Kroeger Robert Linkenhoker Gene Marrano Aaron McGuffin Marcia Navidi-Kasmai Dennis Pinkley Penny Price Tori Rosen Shamir Scott Timothy Shelton Jessica Smith Lee Wilkerson Lydia Aluise Spencer Blankenship

Anna Martin Brooke Miles

Patricia Morris Erica Newman Dr. David Points Tessa Rider Dennis & Ann Rooker Paul VanWagoner Wendy Warren Christie Wills Bonnie Wright Alicia Wright-Ellis Stuart Bentley Noralane Lindor Kirk Ballin Jeanne Bollendorf Janet Brock Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Brockenbrough Brittany Church Steven & Shirley Conley Brittney Cumbie Christine Gibbs Dr. Dave & Dr. Cheryl Hartman Kathie King Decca Knight Calvin LaBarge Andy Leisen LeeAnn Reich Patty Martin Lisa Meddings Wilma Nixon

YourCause Jodi Judge

Chantel Spinner Katherine Ammen James Archer

Robin Barge Leslie Bolling Pamela Estes Ann Green Matthew Haag LTC Robert Habermann Marc Hirsch

Brett Bobbitt Megan Boone Randy Cooper Rob Freeman Allen Helbert Cynthia James Brandon McRae Chelsey Melton

Leisa Leisen Glasrud Elizabeth Lombardo Charlotte McBride Oliver McBride COL & Mrs. John Miller Terry Nester Clifford Nottingham, III Delegate Joseph Obenshain Alice Padgett Mary Summers The Blacksburg Breakfast Lions Club Jody Callen Fallon Park Running Club

Tyler Melton Steve Minnix Tiffani Shannon Kimberly Testerman

Jonathan Thompson, Emily Underwood, Danny Wehr, Angela Holley, Natalie Hughes

3904 Franklin Road Suite B Roanoke, VA 24014

IMPACT REPORT 2024

“My case manager is the best we have had since my TBI. Of all the different government and organizations, she is so far above anyone else in getting things done and truly wanting to help.” ~ Case Management Client