named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Burn Survivor Support Group
Bi-weekly facilitated support group for adult burn survivors and significant others, historically held in person at the Kessler Burn & Trauma Unit and transitioning to virtual meetings.
Camp Courage
Annual summer camp for burn-injured youth ages 6-17, offering a safe and supportive environment to build confidence and friendships through recreational activities.
Halloween Farm Visit and Hayride
Annual family event featuring a hayride, pumpkin picking, lunch, treats, and ice cream for young burn survivors, families, counselors, and volunteers.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Advocating for increased awareness of burn-related issuesWorks to increase public and institutional awareness of burn-related challenges, supporting broader understanding and recognition of survivor needs.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Conducting community education on burn injury preventionCarries out community education initiatives focused on preventing burn injuries, raising public awareness through outreach and informational activities.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Facilitating bi-weekly support groups for adult burn survivorsHosts a bi-weekly in-person support group for adult burn survivors and their significant others at the Kessler Burn & Trauma Unit, promoting peer connection and emotional resilience.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting annual Halloween farm visit and hayride eventOrganizes an annual Halloween farm visit and hayride for young burn survivors, families, camp counselors, and volunteers, including transportation, meals, treats, and pumpkin-themed activities to foster community and joy.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Operating Camp Courage summer camp for youth burn survivorsOrganizes and hosts Camp Courage, a no-cost summer camp for children and youth aged 6–17 who have experienced burn injuries, providing therapeutic and recreational opportunities in a supportive environment.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Providing comprehensive support services to burn survivors and familiesOffers medical, financial, and psychological support to burn survivors and their families, with a focus on the Finger Lakes region of New York. Services include resource distribution and psychosocial support to aid recovery and restore emotional well-being.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants$68K95%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$1
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$30K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$25K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +44.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL SCHWARTZMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $30K |
board members · 6
- DALE NESBITT — DIRECTOR
- KEN MOYER — DIRECTOR
- LISA SCHICHLER — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT MILLER — DIRECTOR
- STEVE GULACK — DIRECTOR
- TYLER MIRRA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Kessler Burn & Trauma Unit Partner — Hosts the bi-weekly Adult Burn Survivor support group.
- Neal Family Partner — Hosts the annual Halloween farm visit and hayride event for FLRBA participants.
- Orleans Poverty Hills Farms Partner — Host venue for the annual Halloween farm visit and hayride event.
- Y at Watson Woods Partner — Host site for Camp Courage, providing facilities for the summer camp program.
- Y at Watson Woods Partner — Host venue for the annual Camp Courage event.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Camp-Based Psychosocial Rehabilitationmethodology: camp-based_rehabilitationBy using camp-based programming and recreational events, the organization supports psychosocial recovery and community-building for young burn survivors and their families, because structured, supportive social environments promote confidence, normalcy, and emotional healing.
- Community Education for Injury Preventionmethodology: community-educationBy delivering burn prevention education to communities, the organization reduces the incidence of burn injuries, because increased awareness and risk knowledge lead to safer behaviors and environments.
- Integrated Support Modelmethodology: integrated_supportBy providing coordinated medical, financial, and psychological assistance, the organization supports holistic recovery for burn survivors and their families, because addressing multiple dimensions of need concurrently improves long-term healing outcomes.
- Peer Support for Emotional Recoverymethodology: peer_supportBy connecting burn survivors and their families with peers who have shared experiences, the organization fosters emotional recovery and long-term healing, because mutual understanding reduces isolation and builds resilience.