The Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Foundation was chartered in 1960 and became incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia on July 2, 1981. The Foundation is registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Governed by a board of directors, the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Foundation has been instrumental in facility and program development and has played a key role in the construction of new buildings on the WWRC campus including the Harold E. Watson Student Activities Building and the William A. Cashatt Chapel. The most critical role for the Foundation, however, is beginning now and will expand well into the future.

Rehabilitation changes lives. Providing the best possible comprehensive rehabilitation services to those who need it is critical to maintaining a healthy, productive society. If you want to be a part of something that works, then support rehabilitation. Make a gift to the WWRC Foundation today.

Our Vision, Mission Statement, and Goals

Vision
The Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Foundation seeks to become a consistent and reliable source of funds and support for research, rehabilitative services, and the programs and projects of the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center.

Mission
The mission of the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Foundation (WWRC-F) is to assist the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) in promoting research, programs and projects leading to increased independence and employment of persons with disabilities.

Goals

• Support the work of the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center

• Promote scientific research education, and demonstration of the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities

• Advance better understanding and appreciation of the field of physical and vocational rehabilitation.

Goals for 2008:

• Raise matching funds to purchase a $270,000.00 Lokomat machine for the Physical Therapy Department

• Contribute $30,000.00 for replacement of stage curtain in student auditorium

• Raise matching funds for $50,000.00 up grade to x ray equipment in Medical Department.

Fund raising

The Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Foundation is registered with the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumers affairs as a charitable organization that can receive tax deductible donations. The WWRC-F is also registered with the IRS as a 501(c) 3 not for profit organization.

WWRC-F is also one of the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) registered charities that is eligible to receive pay roll deductions from the contributions of state employees. For more information on the CVC Click here.  WWRC-F number for the 2007 campaign is #3238.

Fund raising for the Foundation is conducted by the Program and Fundraising Committee. Annually the committee canvasses alumni, friends and the community for charitable donations. Some of the highlights of 2006 have been:

• Support for the accessible mobility trails
• Diploma covers for graduating students certificates
• Savings bonds to graduating student awards recipients
• Promotional materials for the WWRC 60^th  Anniversary celebration
• Educational materials for members of the Virginia General Assembly
• Support of WWRC visitor and guest luncheons
• Marketing support of WWRC marketing program