Located in Marshalltown, IA, Patches of Light is dedicated to providing essential financial assistance to families with children facing serious health challenges and financial difficulties. Our mission is to alleviate some of the burdens these families face by offering support for utilities, housing costs, gas cards, and grocery cards. Applications for assistance must be submitted by hospital staff supporting the family, ensuring both confidentiality and the verification of needs. We understand the urgency of these situations; therefore, we aim to process applications within 2-3 weeks. We encourage the hospital staff to confirm the arrival of applications via email to help expedite our review process and enhance communication. At Patches of Light, we strive to bring hope and stability to families during some of their most challenging times.