Financial Assistance

Patches of Light is dedicated to supporting families in Akutan, AK, who are navigating the challenges of catastrophic health issues and financial hardships. We strive to ease the burden by providing vital financial assistance for utilities, housing, gas cards, and grocery cards, ensuring that families can focus on healing without the weight of economic stress. Our application process is tailored to maintain confidentiality and validate requests through the child's medical team, allowing us to support families effectively and discreetly. Families are encouraged to have hospital staff submit applications, which typically take 2-3 weeks for consideration. We ask that applicants confirm via email when their application is submitted, facilitating a smoother processing experience and ensuring no request goes unnoticed. At Patches of Light, we are committed to being a beacon of hope in difficult times, providing compassionate assistance when it is needed most.