Nominate a Caregiver to Receive a Wellness Grant

November is National Caregiver’s Awareness Month and we’re honoring Caregivers. Nominate a self-less caregiver who deserves a well-earned break and a chance to choose between a staycation, spa day, or a retail therapy gift card. We’re uplifting those who uplift others.

We believe in recognizing and supporting the individuals who dedicate themselves to taking care of their loved ones impacted by cancer. We are excited to provide opportunities for caregivers, helping them recharge, and thrive in their vital roles. We are in this together. We are Stronger Together!!

The application deadline is November 21st, 2023. Submissions will be closed once the funding limit is reached.

Summer 2022 Wellness Grant Application Period Closed July 18, 2022.

Applications were capped at 10 valid submissions.

Thank you for your interest in the survivor’s nest wellness grant. The Summer 2022 cycle has closed. All applications received by July 18th will be reviewed for possible assistance.

We will re-open our wellness grants next summer.

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

We encourage you to visit other financial assistance programs for additional support.

American Cancer Society (ACS) provides information and referrals to numerous education, community and patient support services, including financial assistance and transportation programs. To reach your local ACS, contact the national office at 800.227.2345.

My Style Matters provide healthy personal care kits, nutritious food boxes along with healthy lifestyle education, confidence-building resources, and much more.

I Will Survivor provide economic support, prevention education, and health and wellness services. All three categories above can be accepted into one or all these three programs on a case by case basis through an application process.

CancerCare provides limited financial assistance for homecare, childcare and transportation.

CancerCare’s Linking A.R.M.S. program provides limited financial assistance for hormonal therapy, oral chemotherapy, pain and anti-nausea medication, lymphedema supplies and durable medical equipment.

The Healthwell Foundation provides financial assistance to those with chronic or life-threatening diseases. Eligible individuals can receive help with copayments for prescription drugs, coinsurance, deductibles and other selected out-of-pocket costs.

Hope for Young Adults with Cancer helps young adults in active treatment and in remission for up to five years pay for daily living expenses.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps eligible patients obtain needed medications either free of charge or close to it. Being uninsured or underinsured is part of qualifying.

Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief provides direct financial assistance for prescription drug co-payments to eligible patients.

The Pink Fund provides short-term financial aid for basic living expenses to eligible breast cancer patients.

RXAssist provides information about free and low-cost medicine programs and other ways to manage medical costs.

Stupid Cancer maintains a list of financial resources, including educational financial aid for survivors and children of survivors.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a US federal income supplement program designed to help disabled individuals with little or no income. Eligibility is decided case by case. If you are eligible for SSI, other benefits (e.g. food stamps) may be available.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a US federal loss of income protection program. SSDI defines “disability” as a condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death. If awarded, payments begin at sixth months from the date of determined disability.

Compassionate Allowance expedites the SSDI claim process. Certain disabling conditions, including metastatic breast cancer, receive a decision within three weeks. Funds are distributed in the same manner as regular SSDI (6 months from date of determination).

United Way's 2-1-1 Program has many programs to help those in need across the country, and you can call a service professional directly at 2-1-1 in the United States.

The Pink Fund Patients must be in active treatment*, as defined by The Pink Fund, for their breast cancer diagnosis. Patients must have been working at time of diagnosis, and are able to show a loss of income due to their breast cancer diagnosis.

Living beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) Grants can be used for living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utilities, and transportation.  Grants will range from $500 - $1,000 depending on the applicant’s circumstances and as funding allows. Please note that grants cannot be used to cover medical expenses. Contact number (855) 807-6386