2ND ANNUAL BIG ASSIST
A fundraising event to support
the work of the Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation.
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OHHF in the News
OHHF Receives Grant
OHHF Receives Grant Funding
from The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
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Tokeneke Kids Care Club hosts Obie
Tokeneke Kids Care Club
Hosts Obie
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Rick Doerr Invite
Join Us for a special event with Rick Doerr: " My Experiences as a Paralympic Athlete"
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Pierina Documet
Recent grant to Darien High School student
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DONATE ONLINE or
Send your check to:
OHHF
PO Box 2221
Darien, CT 06820


Mission of the Foundation

The Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation is “dedicated to maintaining and improving quality of life by providing financial aid to individuals with spinal cord injuries.”  A 501© (3) organization, it was originally established by members of the Darien community in response to Obie’s spinal-cord injury in a swimming accident on July 4, 1997, which left him paralyzed.

The Foundation helps regional residents with spinal cord injuries and disease cover non-reimbursable medical expenses.  Many people living with spinal-cord injuries reach a point where insurance is exhausted and state or federal funds are no longer available.  We help bridge the gap between that point and the next level of independence.  

Since 1997 the Foundation has funded:

.  Wheelchairs, including sports wheelchairs
.  Assorted medical equipment
.  Computers and printers
.  Tuition assistance
.  Therapeutic leg braces
.  Hockey sleds and hockey equipment
.  Exercise equipment for rehabilitation
.  Beds
.  Ramps
.  Donations towards the purchase of vehicles which facilitate the return to work or school
.  Computerized speech augmentation devices
.  Respite care and home health care services
.  Minor home renovations
.  Door openers

To request an application call us toll-free at 888-265-5859.