A Local resource for those affected by all types of Strokes, their families, their supporters, and the businesses and Non-profit Organizations who provide products or services for them and more.
More about who we are and why we decided to take thsi project on
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Depending on the role you want, we have multiple ways you can help us launch
We decided to create these directories after a conversation our Founder Jim Spartz, himself a stroke survivor, had with the Stroke FOundation in early 2024. While much research and many resources have been put toward the treatment and prevention of strokes, comparitively little haws been done for th e790,000 people year-over-year who experience various versions of strokes. So they, or their famileis or supporters, don't know where to turn to get products, services and information, to meet their daily needs or improve their quality of life.
Our goal with Stroke Survivors Network is to set up city-wide, or small regional in some cases, directories full of resources for survivors of strokes, their families, and their supporters. Each directory is made up of businesses and non-profit organizations who provide products, services and training for those dealing with the aftermath of strokes, their families and supporters. To make this happen, businesses and non-profit organizations can become directory "members" and get access to amazing and useful marketing and promotional tools, training, and additional services to help them reach anyone they are seeking from stroke survivors to far beyond. We are also looking for sponsors who want to help but don't want to promote their business or non-profit organization or use our tools to do so.
One New Directory Every Six Months: We intend to launch one new directory site in a given city or region every six months or sooner if possible
For Stroke Survivors and Families: We offer products, services, education and support for stroke survivors, their families, caregivers and support systems from organizations who are geared to help them
For businesses & non-profit organizations: We partnered with Locable as the foundation to provide tools for newsletters, blogging/podcasting, event promotion and website content and more for the price of one dinner out per month.
For Sponsors: If you want to help but don't need the marketing annd promotional tools we offer, consider becoming a regular sponsor beyond a donation here. You can sponsor sections, training, events, podcasts and more.
— Jim Spartz - CEO
Almost 16 years ago now, I went through Hell. Now my left side doesn't work so good, but I've been able to get some speech back where people can understand me again. My family has gone through this also, and it's killing me. We all need a lot of products, services, education, and just plain help to keep going, so if this project helps even 400 families in just one city to lighten the load, let alone 4,000+ new "family members" who deal with what I deal with every day, then we will have done a lot of good in this world, and that's more than worth the price of admission to me. For those family members and caregivers who love us every day as we are, thank you, and know this is almost more for you than it is us as stroke survivors. God Bless You!
— John Nelson II - COO
Though I haven't suffered a stroke just yet, and hopefully never will, this is a passion project for my father and I to not only help our friend, former (and now again) business colleague Jim, but to make a true difference of support as we add up the number of people we know who have been touched by various forms of strokes to varying degrees. For every non-medical need these families have, we are here. For every business or non-profit organization who serves this community and more, but needs help to show customers, patrons and recipient families what they do, come let us pour into you so you can pour into many more with help and hope.
Have questions about our project and directories? You're in the right place!
No, though in teh future we may start one or convert this one. However, after we meet our expenses with donations or income, we will reinvest in setting up more directories for more areas of the U.S. and beyond. Our partnership with Locable allows us to duplicate these directories faster, and we will need hlep to make that happen.
Each of these directories aim to connect businesses or non-profit organizations in a given city or region together into a community for the stroke survivors and their families who need them the most. Each company can promote events, products or services for sale, jobs, volunteer positions, newsletters, podcasts, and much more. The calendar, marketplace, and job/volunteer boards will be city-wide, connected to Google Business Profile, and Social Media, for maximum exposure. Visitors can go to the section(s) and search for organizations that benefit them the most. This can also assist each organization in promoting themselves outside of the Directory.
Though we will have to coordinate this with Locable as they build each website, the plan is for this to be possible so member organizations and sponsors can prepare for what's coming. Some bonuses may be added as a result.
If you aren't ready to sponsor our foundation level yet, but want to be included in the directory as a business or nonprofit organization, start by scrolling down to the bottom and choosing the center option to become a "Member Client" of ours. Fill out the innformation and we'll keep you updated as things get ready to go.
Though we greatly value our Directory Member "Clients", being a SPonsor is a specific role that makes this launch possible. Founding Sponsors can get started with our Give-Send-Go Campaign, and will be included on the FOunders' page of all sites. Later, sponsors will be able to support us and get their name adn info mentioned in specific ads, newsletter, web site, event, social media, podcast, and other mention opportunities. This is a great way to support what we're doing if you don't have a business or nonprofit organization.
By choosing one of the options below for now, there are ways you can contact us indirectly. As things get up adn running, we will provide more "direct" ways to reach out. We are definitely real people who live near Houston, Texas, USA, the fact is that if we put contact information out here we will be flooded with bots and sales opportunities that we already have in place. We will change this answer when that happens but for now, this is how we will do things.
CONTRIBUTE
We will first launch Houston's Directory, then YOU choose the next City
Our partner Locable will have the site up in about 30 days ready for helping organizations
Your name/organization posted as a Founding Sponsor on all sites.
Get amazing marketing & PR tools
Training and Coaching are Available for Your Organization's SUccess
Incredibly connected value at highly affordable rates to get you started
Be connected to resources, products & services to help you
Let's build a Directory where you live
Be connected to our growing community of survivors and loved ones who live one day at a time just like you.
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