FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
As of 07/01/08, MSHH has awarded over $115,000 in
financial assistance grants to people with MS who
reside in the State of Washington, with over $55,000
in 2007 alone. Financial assistance grants
awarded in 2008 so far are $5,265.52
To qualify for a financial assistance grant, a letter from your doctor is required
to verify that the applicant - client - has been diagnosed with having Multiple Sclerosis.
Financial assistance funds are made available from: the minimum suggested donations
for the durable medical equipment (DME) & mobility equipment (ME) items recycled
from the Donor Closet, memorial donations, special events, donations received
from individuals, various grants, and from the MSHH Sucker Trays.
WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS UP
TO $1,000 PER REQUEST ARE AWARDED ON A TWELVE (12) MONTH CYCLE.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS WILL BE PROVIDED
TO PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOR:
HOUSING (Late/Overdue Rent, Mortgage Payments, Utilities, & Phone Bills),
FOOD (Gift Cards),
MEDICAL (Doctors & some Medicines),
&
DME/ME ITEMS in the MSHH Donor Closet with proof of having MS.
The financial assistance grants are paid directly to whom they are owed.
You are required to provide a copy of the bills with your request for
financial assistance that you intend to pay with your grant.
Other emergency requests are evaluated on an individual basis.
Bills not covered by MSHH financial assistance grants include:
Credit Card Debt, Cable TV – Internet, Recreation/Entertainment,
Cigarettes, Alcohol, Drugs, Vacations & Travel Expenses,
and money for other members of your family.
Allow 10 to 15 Days for approval of your request.
Do not wait until the last minute to apply for financial assistance.
We will contact you by telephone regarding your request and if we are
unable to contact you after 5 days of trying, your request will be denied.
You are required to respond to MSHH by mail within
10-days after receiving your financial assistance grants.
Remember, these financial assistance grants are often nothing more than a band aid
to solve your immediate financial problems. It is recommended that you contact legal
aid or some other social service agency to assist you in getting the financial
assistance you need in a program that you can afford and live with.
If funds are available, MSHH is also offering Financial Educational Assistance Grants
(FEAG) for a person with MS, or for a child living with a person with MS such as a
parent or grandparent, who wants to achieve his/her goal for a higher education
whether it be for a high school, Jr College, Community College, College, or a trade school.
You will need a different request form for a FEAG Grant.
Call (425) 712-1204 or E-mail info@mshelp.org in order to receive a
financial assistance grant form & for further information.
To qualify for a financial assistance grant a letter from your doctor is required
to verify that the applicant - client - has been diagnosed with having Multiple Sclerosis.
The information you provide will not be used in any way or
given out to anyone so as to protect your privacy.
The Financial Assistance Grants provided by MS Helping Hands are
only for People with Multiple Sclerosis who reside in the State of Washington.
If you need assistance and live outside the State of Washington, you can contact
the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Administrative Offices - Grants & Endowments
Call toll-free (within USA): 800-225-6495
or Fort Lauderdale area 954-776-6805(9 am – 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Fax:
954-938-8708
E-mail: admin@msfocus.org
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