Located in Marydel, DE, Patches of Light is dedicated to assisting families with children who are navigating the challenges of catastrophic health issues and financial difficulties. Our mission focuses on providing essential financial assistance, including support for utilities, housing, gas cards, and grocery cards. We understand the urgency of these needs, and we work closely with medical teams to ensure that each request is handled with care and confidentiality. Applications for assistance must be submitted by hospital staff and typically take 2-3 weeks for processing. To enhance communication and ensure no applications are lost due to technology issues, we encourage verification via email upon submission, helping us serve families efficiently during their time of need.