LAREDO STROKE SUPPORT GROUP INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2021
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- Organization
- LAREDO STROKE SUPPORT GROUP INC (EIN 46-4192072)
- Tax period
- 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31
- Filed
- 2022-02-21
- IRS object ID
- 202210529349200821
- Schema version
- 2021v4.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2022-02-21T13:29:01-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2021-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 742220206 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RUBEN SOTO JR CPA | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 7917 MCPHERSON RD STE 203 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LAREDO | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 78045 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2021-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 464192072 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | LAREDO STROKE SUPPORT GROUP INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | LARE | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 9562860641 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3408 E FROST ST | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LAREDO | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 780431529 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | WILLIAM L HRNCIR | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 9567755774 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2022-02-06 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp
Person Full Name PersonFullName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person First | WILLAIM L | PersonFirstNm |
| Person Last | HRNCIR | PersonLastNm |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| SSN | XXX-XX-XXXX | SSN |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | RUBEN SOTO JR | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01215148 | PTIN |
| Phone | 9567239841 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2022-02-21 | PreparationDt |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2021 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Schedule B Not Required | Yes (X) | ScheduleBNotRequiredInd |
| Website Address | LAREDOSTROKESUPPORT.COM | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $155,147 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $123,472 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Program Service Revenue | $13,089 | ProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| Sale Of Assets Gross | $500 | SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt |
| Cost Or Other Basis Expense Sale | $3,250 | CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt |
| Gain Or Loss From Sale Of Assets | -$2,750 | GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $18,086 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Special Events Direct Expenses | $826 | SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt |
| Special Events Net Income Loss | $17,260 | SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt |
| Total Revenue | $151,071 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $34,449 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $5,123 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $1,100 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $284 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $44,929 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $85,885 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | $65,186 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $152,992 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | -$57 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $218,121 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $153,788 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $218,332 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,446 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $628 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $159,234 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $218,960 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $6,242 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $839 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $152,992 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $218,121 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF STROKE SURVIVORS BY CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT STROKE, SHARING RESOURCES, AND PROVIDING GROUP ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH MONTHLY MEETINGS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (3 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|
| COMMUNITY OUTREACH LSSG BEGAN BY MAKING HOSPITAL VISITS IN ORDER TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT LIFE AFTER STROKE. AT THE VISIT, LSSG PROVIDES A "CARE PACKAGE" WITH SOME EXAMPLES OF HEALTHY EATING, INFORMATION ABOUT OUR GROUP AND MEETINGS, A PLACE TO WRITE DOWN APPOINTMENTS, AND A CASUAL INVITATION TO JOIN THE GROUP. SINCE WE STARTED THE HOSPITAL AND REHAB VISITS, WE HAVE MET AND INTEGRATED ABOUT 30 SURVIVORS AND AT LEAST 50 OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND GAINED MORE INSIGHT INTO THE LOCAL STROKE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. A "FELLOWSHIP" HAS DEVELOPED WHEREIN THE SURVIVORS FEEL COMFORTABLE SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER AND HAVE TAUGHT EACH OTHER TO BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES. AT OUR MEETINGS, WE PROVIDE SMART MENU CHOICES, INFORMATIVE SPEAKERS, PRIVATE SESSIONS TO TALK TO OTHERS THAT ARE LIVING THROUGH SIMILAR STRUGGLES, ETC. WITH OVER 200 CURRENT STROKE SURVIVORS IN LAREDO, WE CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR NEW AVENUES TO GET SURVIVORS OUT OF THEIR HOUSES, LESS DEPENDENT ON OTHERS, OUT OF DEPRESSION, (AND BACK TO BECOMING CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY). ASIDE FROM OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS, WE ATTEND NUMEROUS STROKE AWARENESS FAIRS AND OTHER GENERAL HEALTH FAIRS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHERE OUR GOAL IS TO INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR GROUP AND FREE THERAPIES (CURRENTLY INCLUDING YOGA, TENNIS, ART CLASS, AND EXERCISE CLASS). WE PROVIDE A LIST OF RESOURCES INCLUDING DOCTORS, THERAPISTS, CAREGIVERS, AND OTHER LOCAL SERVICES THAT WE RECOMMEND. | $10,076 |
| THERAPY THERAPIES FOR STROKE SURVIVORS (SPEECH AND PHYSICAL) EVERY STROKE SURVIVOR'S RECOVERY AND NEEDS ARE UNIQUE, BUT MOST THERAPY FALLS INTO 3 MAIN CATEGORIES: SPEECH, PHYSICAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL. OUR ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED UP WITH AUSTIN SPEECH LABS TO BRING AFFORDABLE SPEECH THERAPY TO LAREDO. OUR VOLUNTEERS AND OFFICE MANAGER FACILITATE THERAPY SESSIONS VIA SKYPE, WHICH ALLOWS US TO DECREASE COSTS FOR THE SURVIVOR WHILE CONTINUING TO OFFER QUALITY THERAPY. AUSTIN SPEECH LABS: LAREDO BRANCH (RAN BY LSSG), PROVIDES INTENSIVE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY WITH BOOT CAMP SESSIONS. THESE SESSIONS ARE 8 WEEKS LONG EXCEPT THE ONE IN NOVEMBER (SIX OR SEVEN WEEKS DUE TO HOLIDAYS). CLIENTS RECEIVE ONE TO THREE HOURS OF THERAPY EACH DAY, TWICE A WEEK, DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE CLINICIAN DECIDES THE NUMBER OF HOURS AND DAYS DURING EVALUATION. PHYSICAL THERAPY IS NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR FOUNDER'S HEART. HE WAS AN AVID CYCLIST, RUNNER, BIKER, AND ALL-AROUND ATHLETE PRE-STROKE, AND TRULY BELIEVES THAT HIS LOVE FOR FITNESS IS WHAT HAS MADE HIS RECOVERY GAINS SUCCESSFUL. OUR GROUP ADVOCATES STRONGLY FOR ALL SURVIVORS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES TO AID IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. LSSG CURRENTLY PAYS ART CLASSES FOR MEMBERS TO ATTEND VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON AS A FORM OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TO WORK ON FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND IMPROVE MENTAL FUNCTION. TENNIS IS OFFERED EVERY OTHER WEEK, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAREDO TENNIS ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF LAREDO PARKS. OUR ORGANIZATION HAS PURCHASED SEVERAL FORMS OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BICYCLE STABILIZER WHEELS (FOR SURVIVORS TO RE-LEARN HOW TO RIDE: SIMILAR TO ADULT TRAINING WHEELS). LSSG ALSO PROVIDES BI-WEEKLY WALKING AND BIKING CLASSES ALLOWING SURVIVORS TO WORK ON THEIR PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND BALANCE. ASIDE FROM PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, WE HAVE TAKEN AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THROUGH ART CLASSES THAT HELP WITH FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND THE MENTAL WELL-BEING OF STROKE SURVIVORS. | $45,669 |
| OFFICE SUPPLIES AT EVERY MEETING, AGENDAS ARE HANDED OUT, AS WELL AS A HEALTHY RECIPE, MONTHLY EXERCISE, AND ANY PERTINENT HEALTH ARTICLES. EACH NEW MEMBER ALSO RECEIVES A BINDER TO KEEP TRACK OF ALL OF THE VITAL INFORMATION THEY RECEIVE. AT EACH HEALTH FAIR, WE PASS OUT FLYERS, BUSINESS CARDS, AND PERTINENT HEALTH ARTICLES. MONTHLY, AS DONORS OFFER FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT, WE SEND OUT LETTERS OF APPRECIATION FROM LSSG. PRINTING AND POSTAGE ARE PART OF OUR TOP THREE EXPENSE GROUPS. | $8,612 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $64,357 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (11 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM L HRNCIR | ||
| PRESIDENT | 3.00 | $0 |
| DR FERNANDO SANCHEZ | ||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RUEWELER | ||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| JD WENDEBORN | ||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| LAURA VARGAS | ||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| LULU NEWMAN | ||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| LAURA HRNCIR | ||
| VICE-PRESIDE | 3.00 | $0 |
| LYDIA JUAREZ | ||
| SECRETARY | 3.00 | $0 |
| MARY FREEMAN | ||
| PARLIAMENTAR | 3.00 | $0 |
| ALLISON FLORES | ||
| HISTORIAN | 3.00 | $0 |
| GEORGE JUAREZ | ||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | WILLIAM L HRNCIR | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3408 E FROST ST | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LAREDO | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 780431529 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 9562860641 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $36,485 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $45,552 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $59,496 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $55,628 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $123,472 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $320,633 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $36,485 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $45,552 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $59,496 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $55,628 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $123,472 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $320,633 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $320,633 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $21,597 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $56,897 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $69,279 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $15,345 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $31,175 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $194,293 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $514,926 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.62270 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.60220 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART II, LINE 10 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | OTHER INCOME 163,118 | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | RAFFLE | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $15,225 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $15,225 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Non Cash Prizes Event1 | $195 | NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $15,225 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $15,225 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Non Cash Prizes Total Events | $195 | NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $195 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $15,030 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | EXPENSES PROMOTIONAL 1,441 OFFICE SUPPLIES 405 ART SUPPLIES 182 COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 973 CONFERENCES, MEETINGS 436 INSURANCE 1,682 BANK CHARGES 7 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 392 THERAPY EXPENSES 36,341 STROKE SURVIVOR KITS 75 VEHICLE EXPENSES 369 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 1,058 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 1,568 TOTAL 44,929 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 | PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT -57 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 | TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT 13,977 6,477 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 8,531 5,849 OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE 0 0 TOTAL 5,446 628 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 | PAYROLL LIABILITIES 42 839 PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN 6,200 0 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF STROKE SURVIVORS BY CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT STROKE, SHARING RESOURCES, AND PROVIDING GROUP ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH MONTHLY MEETINGS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH LSSG BEGAN BY MAKING HOSPITAL VISITS IN ORDER TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT LIFE AFTER STROKE. AT THE VISIT, LSSG PROVIDES A "CARE PACKAGE" WITH SOME EXAMPLES OF HEALTHY EATING, INFORMATION ABOUT OUR GROUP AND MEETINGS, A PLACE TO WRITE DOWN APPOINTMENTS, AND A CASUAL INVITATION TO JOIN THE GROUP. SINCE WE STARTED THE HOSPITAL AND REHAB VISITS, WE HAVE MET AND INTEGRATED ABOUT 30 SURVIVORS AND AT LEAST 50 OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND GAINED MORE INSIGHT INTO THE LOCAL STROKE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. A "FELLOWSHIP" HAS DEVELOPED WHEREIN THE SURVIVORS FEEL COMFORTABLE SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER AND HAVE TAUGHT EACH OTHER TO BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES. AT OUR MEETINGS, WE PROVIDE SMART MENU CHOICES, INFORMATIVE SPEAKERS, PRIVATE SESSIONS TO TALK TO OTHERS THAT ARE LIVING THROUGH SIMILAR STRUGGLES, ETC. WITH OVER 200 CURRENT STROKE SURVIVORS IN LAREDO, WE CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR NEW AVENUES TO GET SURVIVORS OUT OF THEIR HOUSES, LESS DEPENDENT ON OTHERS, OUT OF DEPRESSION, (AND BACK TO BECOMING CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY). ASIDE FROM OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS, WE ATTEND NUMEROUS STROKE AWARENESS FAIRS AND OTHER GENERAL HEALTH FAIRS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHERE OUR GOAL IS TO INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR GROUP AND FREE THERAPIES (CURRENTLY INCLUDING YOGA, TENNIS, ART CLASS, AND EXERCISE CLASS). WE PROVIDE A LIST OF RESOURCES INCLUDING DOCTORS, THERAPISTS, CAREGIVERS, AND OTHER LOCAL SERVICES THAT WE RECOMMEND. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 | THERAPY THERAPIES FOR STROKE SURVIVORS (SPEECH AND PHYSICAL) EVERY STROKE SURVIVOR'S RECOVERY AND NEEDS ARE UNIQUE, BUT MOST THERAPY FALLS INTO 3 MAIN CATEGORIES: SPEECH, PHYSICAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL. OUR ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED UP WITH AUSTIN SPEECH LABS TO BRING AFFORDABLE SPEECH THERAPY TO LAREDO. OUR VOLUNTEERS AND OFFICE MANAGER FACILITATE THERAPY SESSIONS VIA SKYPE, WHICH ALLOWS US TO DECREASE COSTS FOR THE SURVIVOR WHILE CONTINUING TO OFFER QUALITY THERAPY. AUSTIN SPEECH LABS: LAREDO BRANCH (RAN BY LSSG), PROVIDES INTENSIVE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY WITH BOOT CAMP SESSIONS. THESE SESSIONS ARE 8 WEEKS LONG EXCEPT THE ONE IN NOVEMBER (SIX OR SEVEN WEEKS DUE TO HOLIDAYS). CLIENTS RECEIVE ONE TO THREE HOURS OF THERAPY EACH DAY, TWICE A WEEK, DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE CLINICIAN DECIDES THE NUMBER OF HOURS AND DAYS DURING EVALUATION. PHYSICAL THERAPY IS NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR FOUNDER'S HEART. HE WAS AN AVID CYCLIST, RUNNER, BIKER, AND ALL-AROUND ATHLETE PRE-STROKE, AND TRULY BELIEVES THAT HIS LOVE FOR FITNESS IS WHAT HAS MADE HIS RECOVERY GAINS SUCCESSFUL. OUR GROUP ADVOCATES STRONGLY FOR ALL SURVIVORS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES TO AID IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. LSSG CURRENTLY PAYS ART CLASSES FOR MEMBERS TO ATTEND VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON AS A FORM OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TO WORK ON FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND IMPROVE MENTAL FUNCTION. TENNIS IS OFFERED EVERY OTHER WEEK, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAREDO TENNIS ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF LAREDO PARKS. OUR ORGANIZATION HAS PURCHASED SEVERAL FORMS OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BICYCLE STABILIZER WHEELS (FOR SURVIVORS TO RE-LEARN HOW TO RIDE: SIMILAR TO ADULT TRAINING WHEELS). LSSG ALSO PROVIDES BI-WEEKLY WALKING AND BIKING CLASSES ALLOWING SURVIVORS TO WORK ON THEIR PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND BALANCE. ASIDE FROM PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, WE HAVE TAKEN AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THROUGH ART CLASSES THAT HELP WITH FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND THE MENTAL WELL-BEING OF STROKE SURVIVORS. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 | OFFICE SUPPLIES AT EVERY MEETING, AGENDAS ARE HANDED OUT, AS WELL AS A HEALTHY RECIPE, MONTHLY EXERCISE, AND ANY PERTINENT HEALTH ARTICLES. EACH NEW MEMBER ALSO RECEIVES A BINDER TO KEEP TRACK OF ALL OF THE VITAL INFORMATION THEY RECEIVE. AT EACH HEALTH FAIR, WE PASS OUT FLYERS, BUSINESS CARDS, AND PERTINENT HEALTH ARTICLES. MONTHLY, AS DONORS OFFER FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT, WE SEND OUT LETTERS OF APPRECIATION FROM LSSG. PRINTING AND POSTAGE ARE PART OF OUR TOP THREE EXPENSE GROUPS. |