Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

Provides support services to burn survivors and their families.

Description:

Offers a variety of programs designed to relieve a burn survivor's emotional as well as physical suffering, to help build their self-esteem and lead productive lives. Back to School Program provides volunteers to prepare a burn-injured child's classmates and teachers for the burn-injured student's return to school, offering them a chance to explore their sensitivity and understanding of the burn-injured. Champ Camp is a residential summer camp program for burn-injured children age 5-18. The camp provides a safe place to meet others who have gone through a similar experience. Assistance may also be provided in the areas of housing, clothing and food services, as well as image enhancement. This may include referrals for wigs, eyebrows or make-up and limited financial assistance to attend workshops on make-up enhancement.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary to receive service.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Spanish

Accessibility Options:

Disabled Parking
Elevator
Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Audience:

Burn survivors

Eligibility:

Person who has experienced serious second or third degree burn

How to Apply:

Apply by phone or mail.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Statewide