| Name of Non-Profit Organization * | Epilepsy Association |
| Today’s Date: * | Tuesday, November 19, 2019 |
| Organization’s website | http://epilepsyinfo.org |
| EIN / 501(C)(3)Number * | 23-7198807 |
| What year did your organization receive it’s non-profit status? * | 1953 |
| Address * | 2831 PROSPECT AVE E CLEVELAND, Ohio 44115-2606 United States |
| County * | Cuyahoga |
| Your Name * | Colleen Saunier |
| Your Title * | Director of Development |
| Your email address * | csaunier@epilepsyinfo.org |
| Your Phone Number | (216) 579-1330 |
| Executive Director’s Name * | Kelley S. Needham |
| Executive Director’s email address * | kneedham@epilepsyinfo.org |
| What is the mission of your organization? | To serve children, adults, and families in Northeast Ohio impacted by epilepsy; to raise awareness in the community, provide education, advocacy, and direct services that lead to an increased understanding of the disorder and better management of the condition; for affected individuals to build resilience, personal fulfillment, independence, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the community. |
| Which social causes (up to 3 choices) does your agency address through its programming? * | · [3] Children
· [5] Education · [8] Health |
| Any comments about your selections you would like to share with the student philanthropists? | The Epilepsy Association offers a wide range of services, including adult mental health case management, individualized support for children & families to increase quality of life, and community education to promote awareness. |
| Does your organization have volunteer opportunities available for students? * | Yes, Grades 9 – 12 |
| List possible volunteer opportunities -or- a link to where they can be found on the web. | We are always in search of volunteers for our special events; we need help day of with registration, set up, and other activities. |
| Volunteer coordinator | Miranda Pflaum |
| Volunteer coordinator’s email address | mpflaum@epilepsyinfo.org |
| Volunteer coordinator’s phone number | (216) 579-1330 |
