Financial Assistance

Patches of Light is dedicated to supporting families in Edgewood, MD, who are navigating the challenging intersection of catastrophic health issues and financial difficulties. Our mission is to provide essential financial assistance to ease the burdens faced by families, including help with utilities, housing support, gas cards, and grocery cards. We work closely with children's medical teams to ensure that all applications are verified and handled with the utmost confidentiality and care. To apply for assistance, families must have their applications submitted by hospital staff, as we prioritize maintaining privacy and security in all interactions. We encourage applicants to follow up with an email confirming submission to help us process requests efficiently and keep everything moving smoothly during the 2-3 week consideration period. At Patches of Light, we are here to light the way through difficult times, offering practical support when it matters most.