Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse

02/27/2026

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who jumped into our 3-day $5,000 challenge!

Whether you donated or shared our posts, you’re helping our Clubhouse members live with dignity and purpose.

Missed the 3-day window? Don’t worry! Our doors (and our hearts) are always open for donations. Every bit helps us keep the momentum going as we head into Brain Injury Awareness Month this March. 🧠✨

We have some amazing stories to share next month, so stay tuned!

Support the Clubhouse here⬇
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ARTSNRQMKPCHA

02/26/2026

❓Did you know the kitchen is one of the best "classrooms" for brain recovery?

💚 Here’s a simple way to practice at home:

1️⃣The "One-Tray" Challenge: Choose a recipe with only 3 steps. Write them down in big letters. Checking off those boxes as you go gives your brain a "win" and helps with organization.

2️⃣The Scent Check: Smelling different spices (cinnamon, lemon, pepper) can stimulate the olfactory system, which is closely linked to memory and emotion.

These small wins in the kitchen lead to a lifetime of independence.

We have just a few hours left in our 3-Day Challenge—will you donate today to make sure our kitchen 'classroom' stays open for everyone who needs it?

Donate here ⬇

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ARTSNRQMKPCHA

02/25/2026

When you support MBIC, you aren't just "giving to a charity"—you’re helping a neighbor find their footing again.

As we head into the final hours of our 3-Day Challenge, we wanted to show you exactly what happens when our community steps up with those larger, game-changing gifts:

💚 $100 provides a full week of healthy, home-cooked meals and nutrition classes. For a member facing food insecurity, this is more than a meal—it's health and dignity.

💚 $250 funds specialized therapy—like music or art—that helps someone rediscover their voice and confidence after a life-changing injury or diagnosis.

💚 $500 powers a month of our job-readiness program. This is the bridge that helps a member build a resume, practice interviews, and find a path to a steady paycheck.

Every gift, no matter the size, is a building block for someone’s future. We’ve been a part of the Chicagoland community for 25 years because you’ve always had our back.

Let’s finish these last few hours strong. Can we count on you to help us reach the finish line?

Donate here ⬇
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ARTSNRQMKPCHA

02/25/2026

Every dollar raised today goes directly toward life-changing support—like speech therapy, mental health resources, and warm meals for those facing food insecurity.

A gift of $100 helps provide the tools for our job-readiness workshops.

A gift of $500 helps us expand our therapeutic services for families in crisis.

No matter the size, your contribution sends a clear message: no one in our community should have to navigate their journey alone. Help us cross the finish line?

02/24/2026

Recovery is more than just a doctor’s visit. 🧠💙

For someone living with a brain injury, "getting better" isn't just about medicine. It’s about relearning how to live.

When you leave the hospital, the world can feel loud, confusing, and lonely. That’s where the MBIC Clubhouse comes in. We aren't a clinic; we are a community.

Inside our doors, members practice "The Art of Living":

➡ The Kitchen Unit: Relearning how to follow a recipe and chop veggies safely.

➡ The Business Unit: Getting back into the rhythm of an office, answering phones, and staying organized.

➡ The Wellness Unit: Finding peace through music and art therapy.

Our 3-Day $5,000 Challenge is halfway over. If 200 of us give just $25, we can keep these vital "life-practice" sessions free for our members.

Will you help a neighbor find their "new normal"?
👉 Link to Donate $25 https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ARTSNRQMKPCHA

02/24/2026

It only takes 200 of us. 🤝

We’re halfway through our 3-Day $5,000 Challenge, and the math is simple:

🎯200 people x $25 = Life-changing support.

At the MBIC Clubhouse, $25 does a lot. It helps a neighbor recovering from a stroke relearn how to cook. It helps an elderly member navigate their healthcare. It helps a young adult with a disability build a resume and find their first job.

Will you be one of the 200?
Every bit of progress helps us keep our doors open for the Chicagoland community.

Click here to join the challenge: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ARTSNRQMKPCHA

02/24/2026

💚We are officially LIVE! Our 3-Day $5,000 Challenge starts TODAY, and we need your help to kick things off.

Did you know that for our members at MBIC, visiting a museum is actually a form of therapy?

Whether it’s walking through the Field Museum or exploring a local art gallery, these trips help our members spark their creativity and sharpen their memory. Most importantly, it helps them relearn how to navigate the world with confidence and dignity.

🎯Our Goal: Find 200 neighbors to give $25 over the next 3 days.

Your $25 isn’t just a donation—it’s a "cultural prescription." It funds the transportation, the tickets, and the support staff that make these healing experiences possible.

Will you help us reach our first 50 donors today?

📍 Join the challenge here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ARTSNRQMKPCHA

Let’s help our members get back out into the city they love. 💙

02/23/2026

"Not every disability is visible."

Brain awareness starts with understanding. Many of our members at MBIC live with "invisible disabilities"—challenges with memory, processing speed, or emotional regulation that you can't see from the outside.

For 25 years, we’ve been a safe space where you don’t have to "explain" your symptoms. We focus on what our members can do, not just what they struggle with.

Did you know? Over 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury every year.

By supporting MBIC, you’re helping us provide the speech and occupational therapy that helps our neighbors navigate a world that isn't always designed for them.

Help us reach our $5,000 goal today ➡ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ARTSNRQMKPCHA

02/23/2026

"Not every disability is visible."

Brain awareness starts with understanding. Many of our members at MBIC live with "invisible disabilities"—challenges with memory, processing speed, or emotional regulation that you can't see from the outside.

For 25 years, we’ve been a safe space where you don’t have to "explain" your symptoms. We focus on what our members can do, not just what they struggle with.

Did you know? Over 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury every year.

By supporting MBIC, you’re helping us provide the speech and occupational therapy that helps our neighbors navigate a world that isn't always designed for them.

Help us reach our $5,000 goal today.

02/23/2026

✨We’re kicking off a 3-Day $5,000 Challenge to support MBIC programming and community-based recovery in Chicago starting today.

If 200 people give $25, we hit the goal. 🎯🎯

Donate if you can. Share if you can’t. Either one helps.

Donate here ⬇
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ARTSNRQMKPCHA

12/30/2025

12/30/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community 💙

Our hearts are full today at MBIC. We want to share some incredible news and say a huge "thank you" to the kind souls helping us keep our doors open and our programs running.

🙏A massive thank you to our anonymous donor for their incredibly generous gift of $5,000. Your continued support means the world to us.

🔆A special shout-out to Stephen P. for your kind donation of $500.

✅Why your support matters

At MBIC, we help people with disabilities, mental health challenges, and our elderly neighbors find their "home away from home." Whether it’s learning to cook healthy meals, getting help finding a job, or simply having a safe place to feel included, your donations make this possible.

Every dollar goes directly toward life-changing therapies, warm meals, and the guidance our members need to live with dignity and independence.

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There’s still time to give! 🗓️
As the year comes to a close, remember that any donation made before December 31st is tax-deductible.

Your year-end gift helps us start 2026 strong, ensuring no one in our Chicagoland community has to face their challenges alone.

https://gofund.me/702f01d3d

Thank you for being part of our family and for believing in the potential of every member at MBIC.

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To find out more or get involved, you can contact Tammiko directly at tammiko@mbiclubhouse.org or 312-226-8714.