192 Pageviews Read Stories
- EIN 23-7260718
- info@burninstitute.org
- (858) 541-2277
- 2508 Historic Decatur Rd., Suite 110 San Diego CA 92106 USA
- www.burninstitute.org
- Facebook page
- burn_institute
- Add to Favorites
Volunteering
Promote This Nonprofit
Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Disaster Aid, Fire Prevention, Health, Health Support, Human Services
Mission: Fires and the risk of traumatic burn injury literally affect everyone - from wildfires to fire/burn risks at work and at home. Since 1972, the Burn Institute has served and supported burn survivors and their families (San Diego and Imperial Valley) to recover and prosper with a broad range of programs and services (e.g., counseling, support groups, retreats, etc.) We provide extensive fire and burn prevention education and resources to thousands annually. From ‘Fire Safe Kids’ to ‘Fire Safe Seniors’, we serve our entire community. Our work reduces injuries, saves lives, and protects our communities. Our services are only possible thanks to the support of our community (philanthropic, private sector, individual giving). Our team of 12 is small but mighty! Our volunteer board (15 members) is comprised of community leaders. We partner closely with all fire departments and Fire Chiefs and the UCSD Burn Center. The Burn Institute is a nationally recognized leader in its field. We are a nonprofit public benefit 501c3. EIN: 23-7260718
Target demographics: Prevent burn injuries and serve burn survivors
Direct beneficiaries per year: 500
Geographic areas served: San Diego and Imperial Counties
Programs: Free smoke alarms and installations for seniors, Fire Safe Kids school-based educational programs, juvenile arson intervention, fire and burn prevention literature, 'Camp Beyond the Scars' for burn-injured children, special needs and assistance funding for burn survivors, support groups, retreats and much more.