Eligibility & Assistance

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Regional Cancer Care Charities Inc. (Charity) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity with the mission to provide non-medical, financial assistance to adults undergoing medical treatments for cancer or serious hematologic disorders. A cancer or serious hematologic condition may lead to significant financial hardship. Hence, the financial assistance empowers patients to concentrate on recovery, rather than daily living.

Grant Eligibility Requirements:

To meet eligibility, patients must be:
• Able to demonstrate financial hardship related to living expenses, such as food, transportation, rent, utilities, and domestic bills.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What type of assistance does the Charity offer?

Regional Cancer Care Charities Inc. (Charity) strives to relieve qualified patients of financial stress so they can focus on what really matters – their health. The Charity provides financial help with living and non-medical expenses*, such as groceries or prepared meals, transportation for treatment (e.g., public transportation, taxis, automobile payments, etc.), rent or mortgage payments, telephone payments, and utility payments (e.g., water, sewer, electric).

How much assistance is provided through the Charity?

The Charity provides small grants for amounts of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) per grant application. The maximum annual amount per applicant is twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500.00). Grants are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and are distributed until all funds annually allocated are depleted for each calendar year.

What if I use my entire grant during my eligibility period and still need additional assistance? Or, my situation does not fit the grants criteria?

If that were to be the case, we would encourage you to speak to one of the Regional Cancer Care Associates Financial Counselors, who can offer you guidance for potential alternate funding and patient assistance from national and local resources potentially applicable to your situation.

How do I apply for a grant?

Patients may obtain applications through the following sources: (I) at any Regional Cancer Care Associates medical clinic, or (II) via the Charity website. Patients may also apply for a grant directly online at the Charity website.

How can I support the Charity?

Cancer or a serious hematologic condition can be a long journey. You can help make the journey a little easier, by making a donation or contribution to the effort in a variety of other ways. The Charity accepts financial donations of cash, stocks, bequests, honorariums, and memorial gifts. Your gift is deeply appreciated and the contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.