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Selma Schimmel Vital Grant is dedicated to providing vital support to individuals in Covington, LA, grappling with financial hardships stemming from chronic, terminal, or rare illnesses, including cancer, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s Disease. Our program offers essential utility assistance and grocery support to help alleviate the financial burden during difficult times. While the grant covers either utility bills or grocery expenses to ensure focused assistance, we also collaborate with other organizations to connect recipients with additional resources and support. Our mission is to empower those in need, providing a lifeline of care and compassion in challenging moments.

Critical Financial Assistance in Covington, LA, is dedicated to supporting military families facing financial hardships by offering essential resources and services tailored to their needs. We provide vital food assistance, help with auto and home repairs, and cover costs for vision care, transportation, and moving assistance. Additionally, our program assists with rent and mortgage, utilities, and essential home items, ensuring families have access to the critical support they deserve. Our mission is to ease the financial burden during tough times and help veterans and their families regain stability. Eligible families can apply for assistance by creating an account or logging into our portal. Due to high demand, processing times may vary, but our team is committed to providing care and support throughout the application process.

At the Financial Resource Center in Covington, LA, we understand that a cancer diagnosis can disrupt every aspect of life for families, from employment to everyday expenses. Our mission is to ensure that no family faces the unbearable dilemma of choosing between essentials like rent, groceries, and medical care during such a critical time. By providing essential financial assistance, we help alleviate the burdens that come with cancer treatment, ensuring families can focus on what truly matters: healing and recovery. Together, we strive to create a community where every family has access to the resources they need, fostering better health outcomes and support during their toughest battles.

Supportive Services for BIPOC Sex Workers in Covington, LA, is a dedicated collective led by performers and sex workers who prioritize the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Our mission is to empower those in the sex trades by placing them in leadership roles and ensuring they have a say in decision-making processes. We provide essential services including labor advocacy, financial assistance, and improved access to mental health, medical care, and legal support tailored for the unique needs of People of the Global Majority. By fostering a community of support and dignity, we strive to uplift and protect the rights and well-being of sex workers in our region.

Financial Assistance Funds in Covington, LA, is dedicated to supporting children with special healthcare needs and their families by providing crucial financial assistance. Our program covers a wide range of expenses, including medical costs such as prescriptions, medical bills, and durable medical equipment, as well as non-medical expenses like home and vehicle modifications, clothing, and diapers. We also help alleviate healthcare utilization costs, including travel to medical facilities and lodging for families during medical visits, and support daily living costs such as food, utilities, and transportation. Each family may receive grants of up to $500 per year, with requests reviewed in the order they are received. We understand the urgency of these needs and strive to respond swiftly, typically within 15 business days for request evaluations. For families facing extraordinary circumstances, additional funding requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure that everyone has access to the assistance they need.

Located in Covington, LA, the Hailey Bankhead Foundation (HBF) is dedicated to supporting children diagnosed with cancer and their families through personalized assistance tailored to their unique needs. Our mission is to address the often-overlooked challenges that families face during difficult times by providing essential resources such as care packages, emergency financial support, therapeutic activities, and nurturing support groups. We also offer spiritual guidance, grocery cards, gas cards, gift certificates, and meal vouchers to help ease the burdens our families encounter. HBF is committed to ensuring that no child or family faces this journey alone, and we invite those in need to reach out and discover the compassionate support we provide.

Located in Covington, LA, the Patient Aid Program is dedicated to providing immediate financial relief to individuals facing non-medical expenses related to health challenges. We offer a one-time stipend of $100 to assist with critical costs such as transportation, food, housing, and utilities. Our mission is to alleviate the financial burden during difficult times, ensuring that our clients can focus on their health and well-being. While we strive to offer ongoing support, the continuation of our services relies on available funding, and adjustments may occur based on financial resources. We encourage those in need to stay informed about our program's status by reaching out to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society directly.

OvarCare Patient Assistance Program, located in Covington, LA, is dedicated to supporting women as they navigate the challenges of ovarian cancer with compassion and practical help. Our mission is to ease the financial burden associated with treatment by offering a tailored financial assistance package that includes a $200 grant, a $100 gas card, and a $100 grocery card. In addition to financial support, we provide essential psycho-social counseling and genetic counseling sessions, ensuring our patients have access to the resources they need. We encourage healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, and social workers to submit applications on behalf of those in need. Please note that applications are processed based on the order received, and grant availability may vary due to funding constraints. We honor the strength and resilience of those we serve and strive to make a positive impact in their lives during this difficult time.

The Urgent Need Program in Covington, LA is dedicated to providing crucial financial assistance to eligible patients facing non-medical expenses during their treatment journey. We understand that navigating healthcare can be overwhelming, which is why our program offers support for essential needs such as rent, mortgage, utilities, lodging, childcare, elder care, food, transportation, car repairs, car insurance, and even acute dental work related to treatment. Our mission is to alleviate some of the financial burdens that often accompany health challenges, ensuring that individuals and families can focus on recovery without the stress of mounting costs. While funding may vary throughout the year, we are here to help connect those in need with the resources available to them in their time of crisis.

Located in Covington, LA, Patches of Light is dedicated to providing essential financial assistance to families with children grappling with catastrophic health issues. Our mission centers around alleviating financial stress for these families by offering support for utilities, housing, gas cards, and grocery cards. We recognize the urgency of each situation, which is why applications are processed through the child's medical team to ensure confidentiality and authenticity. While families are encouraged to have hospital staff submit applications, they can expect a careful review taking 2-3 weeks. To streamline the process and enhance communication, we appreciate confirmation emails upon submission of requests. At Patches of Light, we are committed to serving those in need with compassion and efficiency.

The American Children's Cancer Benevolence Fund (ACCBF) is dedicated to supporting families in Covington, LA, who are navigating the challenges of a child's cancer diagnosis. Our Grant Program offers vital financial assistance tailored to meet the urgent needs of these families and cancer survivors within four years of remission. We understand that the burden of housing costs, medical expenses, transportation to treatment, and other living expenses can be overwhelming. Through our program, we provide direct financial support for essential needs including food, utilities, prescriptions, and even funeral expenses when necessary. Each benevolence request is evaluated individually, ensuring that assistance is available based on current funding and specific family circumstances. Our mission is to alleviate some of the financial stress that families face during these difficult times, enabling them to focus on what truly matters – the health and well-being of their loved ones.

Team Buddy Forever Foundation is dedicated to providing critical financial support to families in Covington, LA, who are grappling with the challenges of pediatric brain cancer and Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). We understand the overwhelming financial burden that can accompany such a diagnosis, which is why we offer assistance for essential expenses like medical bills not covered by insurance, mortgage or rent payments, utility bills, car payments, and even travel costs for treatment. Our mission is to ensure that families can focus on what truly matters—the health and well-being of their children—while we help alleviate some of the financial stress during this difficult time. Families can learn more about our support services and how to apply for assistance by reaching out to us directly in the community.

The Komen Financial Assistance Program in Covington, LA, is dedicated to supporting individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment by providing essential financial aid to those who qualify. Our program addresses critical needs with awards that can be utilized for a variety of expenses associated with breast cancer care, including healthcare costs, rent or housing, utility bills, transportation to treatment, and medications for managing treatment side effects. Additionally, we assist with costs related to child care, elder care, durable medical equipment, and even groceries, ensuring that patients have access to nutritional support during their journey. We understand that every stage of cancer presents unique challenges, and our mission is to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by those in need, empowering them to focus on their health and recovery.