Based in Palm Bay, FL, Patches of Light is dedicated to supporting families with children who are enduring catastrophic health challenges and financial strain. This compassionate program offers essential financial assistance, including help with utilities, housing support, and grocery and gas cards, easing the burden during difficult times. To maintain confidentiality and a streamlined process, applications for assistance are accepted solely from hospital staff involved with the family, taking an estimated 2-3 weeks for consideration. Families cannot apply directly; instead, we work closely with medical teams to verify applications while guaranteeing privacy. For an efficient application process, families are encouraged to confirm the arrival of their request via email, ensuring timely communication and support during their hardest times.