Last updated on December 21, 2007

We work to improve the lives of people affected by brain injury.

Description:
The Krempels Brain Injury Foundation is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by brain injury.

We offer two programs:
·Grants & Resources provides support to family caregivers and members of SteppingStones, as well assistance to NH residents who are in urgent financial need following a severe brain injury.
·SteppingStones is an innovative, post-rehabilitation, community-based, day program that empowers members to engage in a variety of functional activities that increases independence, community reintegration, and overall quality of life.
The organization was founded in 1995 and is governed by a Board of Directors. It is administered by a paid staff of five, with the help of members, several contracted providers, many community volunteers and student interns from the University of New Hampshire.

History:
In 1995, David Krempels received a sizeable jury award in compensation for injuries caused by a car accident. He used some of the money to rebuild a comfortable life for himself. But he was haunted by the first-hand knowledge that most people with injuries and losses like his had to start over by themselves. He decided to invest in a new career – an organization to help these people. Four close friends — John L. Ahlgren, Jim Fisher, Lisa Hanson and Effie Malley — helped him start the Krempels Brain Injury Foundation for People Living with Brain Injury. In 1998, it became a private foundation with its own 501(c)3 tax exempt classification. The budget increased to about $120,000 and the first paid employee was hired. In the year 2000, the foundation board became intrigued by the concept of a “clubhouse”: a physical place where survivors could meet and spend time together. When a consultant hired by the board demonstrated the need and feasibility of such a program, the Board decided to start what has become SteppingStones. In October 2000, SteppingStones opened its doors.

Contact person: Lisa Hanson, Family Support Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

100 Campus Drive Portsmouth, NH 03801 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.krempelsfoundation.org

Miscellaneous Information

Name of Executive Director (or equivalent) if not listed above:
	Judith Ryan
Type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)3
Is your organization a Health and Human Service agency?
	No

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