Brain Injury Association of Fort Erie

05/17/2024

Today, the Brain Injury Association of Fort Erie community project is receiving the spotlight! With team leader Jennifer Greenland, Erin Hagar, Kelly Spence, and Sherlette Rutherford, the team aims to help bring awareness to BIAFE's cause.

This organization is an important one, being one of the few remaining brain injury agencies in Ontario that provides day programming, thus an important part of our Niagara community.

05/08/2024

These past 9 months, the participants of our Community Leadership Development Program have been working on individual projects in collaboration with community organizations throughout the Niagara region. Our participants have been hard at work cultivating the goals they have set towards supporting and growing these organizations as well as spreading awareness for what they represent.

So keep an eye out over the next few weeks as we'll be highlighting each Community Project and their respective organizations and goals!

05/08/2024

🌸 THIS WEEKEND 🌸 Are you ready to add sparkle to your Mother's Day?

Take the women in your life out on Mother's Day and treat her to live music from DJ Mark, a charcuterie board lunch paired with a decadent dessert - And make sure to BYOW*!! After lunch, we'll play seven rounds of bingo (3 cards per game) for a chance to win a Designer Handbag or Bling Thing each round. For the men joining, the 7th round will be a unique one for you to win a prize!

Tickets: $50 each (all in)
Event Details
📅 Event Day: Sunday, May 12th, 2024
⏰ Doors open: 11:30 am
📍 Location: Royal Canadian Legion - 228 Mill St. Ridgeway ON L0S 1N0

Planned Agenda
11:30am - 12:15pm - Mix & Mingle with live music
12:15pm - 1:15pm - Charcuterie Lunch
1:15pm - Bingo begins

Get your tickets: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/head-injury-association-of-fort-erie/events/mothers-day-extravaganza/

05/02/2024

Yesterday, amidst the incredible recognition we received at BIAFE receiving the Award of Merit through the Niagara Impact Awards, we were thrilled to learn that one of our esteemed Board Members received her own well-deserved recognition.

Betty Talbot, our dedicated Treasurer, embodies the spirit of advocacy for BIAFE. Her unwavering commitment extends far beyond our organization, encompassing contributions to Fort Erie's community activities with the Ridgeway Legion, Kin Club, and Community Living.

Thank you for all that you do, Betty! From the entire South Niagara community.

05/02/2024

We are grateful to Plum Health for their generous donation of snacks and refreshments for our monthly members' Card Game Day.

Plum Health is an organization committed to providing top-quality, personalized healthcare at an affordable cost, all overseen by licensed health professionals. Thank you!

05/01/2024

The Brain Injury Association of Fort Erie (BIAFE), receiving the Award of Merit through the Niagara Impact Awards, underscores our contributions to the Fort Erie and South Niagara community. It is an honour not only to be under consideration but to be awarded for our efforts, it highlights our dedication and serves as a testament to the impact we are making.

Ontario Brain Injury Association

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The Brain Injury Association of Fort Erie (BIAFE), receiving the Award of Merit through the Niagara Impact Awards, underscores our contributions to the Fort Erie and South Niagara community. Merit awards are designed to encourage outstanding performance, reward excellence in staff achievements, and....

04/30/2024

Our Diners Club adventure led us to the flavour haven of Wings HQ in Fort Erie! Offering a little something for everyone, it was a truly satisfying afternoon spent with an amazing group of people. 🌟

04/29/2024

Our group sits down on the first Thursday of every month for a fun game of euchre. ♣️♦️ It's a routine event that everyone looks forward to, and we get to see the progress and competitive side come out in everyone.

We hope to see our members this Thursday!

Why cards? We play cards to help our members to relearn skills like memory, pattern recognition, and attention. They require some strategy, but not so much that it will become frustrating. As we improve skills, we try harder card games.

04/25/2024

Ontario Brain Injury Association offers a great network of resources for individuals and families impacted by brain injury. We are proud to be an affiliate of and work alongside them to reach our missions.

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Whether you have sustained a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion), or moderate to severe brain injury, OBIA is here to help! You are not alone!

The OBIA Helpline provides confidential, emotional support for anyone who needs a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental listening ear. Our callers discuss issues and feelings related to, but not limited to:
* Problems coping with a brain injury
* Information about brain injuries and concussions
* Loneliness and/or isolation
* Income supports such as OW, ODSP, CPP, WSIB, criminal compensation
* Caregiver supports
* Invisible disability

Contact OBIA:
https://obia.ca/support/helpline/
Ph: 1-800-263-5404

04/25/2024

We strive to enhance understanding and acceptance while promoting resilience and empowerment within Fort Erie and South Niagara. 🧠

📍 Areas we serve: Fort Erie, Stevensville, Crystal Beach, Ridgeway, Port Colborne, Wainfleet, Chippawa

Learn more about what we do, braininjuryforterie.com