Celebrating 10 Years of Service
On this Giving Tuesday, we thank you for your ongoing support of our mission to Engage, Empower and Employ those affected by brain injury and stroke. Your donation will be MATCHED and have twice the impact! Please give.
The next step in the journey is found here!
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Please support us through this day of giving!
Special Events
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Giving Tuesday Please consider donating
September 27, 2024 - Thank you to everyone that attended, donated, bid and sponsored our Gala!
A special thank you to Hinsdale Bank & Trust, a Wintrust Bank
Save the Date - Monday, June 2, 2025 - Annual Golfing & Dinner Event at Glen Oak Country Club
Clubhouse Program
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Community Support Services for Veterans
Based upon the internationally recognized Clubhouse Model.
- Work is healing.
- Meet goals & aids self-esteem.
- Business Unit - newsletters, marketing, computer skills
- Culinary Unit - meal prep
- Community Outings
- Exercise & therapeutic groups
Community Support Services for Veterans
Community Support Services for Veterans
Community Support Services for Veterans
- One on one support to veterans
- Become more independent at home, in the community and workplace.
- Develop a social network of support
- Volunteering and get active
- Employment assistance
Veterans, who have served post 9-11, may receive funding for the service. Please inquire to learn more.
Employment Program
Community Support Services for Veterans
KNZ Gym & NeuroFitness
- 8-Week Work Readiness Course
- Return to work through skill development & job training
- Create a Person Centered & Plan for Employment
- Support on the Job
- Coordinates accommodation & needs with employer
- Benefits assessment
- In partnership with Dept, of Rehabilitation Services
KNZ Gym & NeuroFitness
Community Support Services for Veterans
KNZ Gym & NeuroFitness
- Work on balance, core, strength, flexibility & mobility
- Daily Exercise Groups ADVANCED OR SEATED - $10 per class in person or virtually (if not a part of the Clubhouse)
- Personal Training - one on one highly personalized exercise ($65/hour for Personal training)
Synapse House for a Better Future
Priority Gift Needs
Gift In Kind Donations
Gift In Kind Donations
$25,000 Gift - Kitchen Renovations
$14,000 Gift - Ventless Convection Oven
$6000 Gift - Buys Automatic Handicap Accessible Door Opener (Need 4)
$800 Gift - Laptop computer
$500 Gift - Repairs for Van
Gift In Kind Donations
Gift In Kind Donations
Gift In Kind Donations
Gift in Kind - Postage stamps, hand soap, baby wipes, sanitizing wipes, black pens, copy paper, scissors, c-fold paper towels & toilet paper.
Gift Cards - Jewel, Target, Office Depot, Walmart, Amazon
More Ways to Donate
Gift In Kind Donations
More Ways to Donate
Some methods of gifting can be advantageous to you from a tax and financial planning aspect. Speak to your CPA, tax or financial advisor about the gifting methods below.
- Gifts of appreciated stock
- Donor-advised Funds (DAF) (see below for form)
- Gifts from IRA-qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)
- Employer Matching Gift Program
Support Synapse House's Mission
Service Funding
Service Funding
Service Funding
- Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) for Supported Employment Program (SEP), Milestone & Job Coaching
- Home Service Program (HSP) Brain Injury Waiver for Day Habilitation & Prevocational Services
- Workmen’s Compensation Insurance
- Funding for veterans of Post 9-11 Service
- Private Pay
Accreditations
Service Funding
Service Funding
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for:
- Community Integration
- Community Employment Services: Employment Supports
- Community Employment Services: Job Development
A member of the International Brain Injury Clubhouse Alliance (IBICA)
Synapse House
Service Funding
Synapse House
3130 Finley Rd., Suite 520
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(877) 932-1120
Fax (813) 400-1501