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Ottawa, KS
Financial Assistance and Counseling
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
Located in Ottawa, KS, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is dedicated to supporting active duty and retired Sailors and Marines through essential financial assistance and counseling services. We provide a comprehensive range of support designed to address critical needs, including help with utilities, housing, food, healthcare, and more. From funds for essential home repairs and assistance with establishing new residences to aid with car expenses and medical bills, we are here to navigate your financial challenges with care. Our mission prioritizes the well-being of our military community, ensuring that they have access to the resources they need during difficult times. To find out how we can assist you, please visit our office for guidance tailored to your specific situation, as our services are exclusively available to those who have served in the Navy and Marine Corps.
Ottawa, KS
Supportive Services for BIPOC Sex Workers
BIPOC Adult Industry Collective
Supportive Services for BIPOC Sex Workers is a vital collective based in Ottawa, KS, dedicated to empowering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are performers and sex workers. Our organization champions the rights and well-being of sex workers by ensuring they hold leadership roles in every aspect of our decision-making processes. We provide essential labor advocacy, financial assistance, and improved access to mental health, medical care, and legal services for individuals within the sex trades. Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, we strive to uplift our community and address the unique challenges faced by People of the Global Majority in this field.
Ottawa, KS
Financial Assistance Funds
Guidance Medical
Located in Ottawa, KS, Financial Assistance Funds is dedicated to supporting families with children who have special health care needs. Our mission is to alleviate some of the financial burdens that come with medical care and daily living expenses. We provide crucial financial assistance for a variety of costs, including medical bills, prescriptions, and durable medical equipment, as well as non-medical needs like clothing and home modifications. Additionally, we offer support for healthcare-related travel expenses, lodging, and essential daily living costs such as food and utilities. Each family may receive up to $500 in grants per year, with requests reviewed promptly in the order they are received. Our compassionate team is committed to ensuring that families have access to the resources they need, recognizing the urgency and importance of each request.
Ottawa, KS
General Support For Children With Cancer
Hailey Bankhead Foundation (HBF)
Based in Ottawa, KS, the Hailey Bankhead Foundation (HBF) is dedicated to providing vital support to children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Understanding the challenges faced during and after a cancer diagnosis, HBF offers a range of assistance, including care packages, emergency financial aid, therapeutic activities, and support groups to nurture emotional well-being. Additionally, we provide spiritual support, grocery cards, gas cards, and meal vouchers to alleviate some of the practical burdens these families encounter. Our mission is to ensure that no child or family faces their cancer journey alone, meeting both immediate and overlooked needs with compassion and care.
Ottawa, KS
NICU Family Support
Project Sweet Peas
NICU Family Support, located in Ottawa, KS, is dedicated to uplifting families with children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and those who have faced the heartbreaking experience of pregnancy and infant loss. Our compassionate services include care packages filled with essential baby supplies, food assistance to alleviate immediate needs, and fuel assistance to ease travel burdens. We also offer bereavement memory boxes and a range of supportive resources, ensuring families have access to the care and comfort they deserve during these challenging times. Our mission is to provide essential support while fostering a nurturing environment for healing and resilience.
Ottawa, KS
Patient Aid Program
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)
The Patient Aid Program in Ottawa, KS, is dedicated to supporting individuals facing the challenges of managing non-medical expenses related to their health needs. Our mission is to provide emergency assistance through a one-time stipend of $100, designed to help offset costs for transportation, food, housing, and utilities. We understand the urgent financial pressures that can arise during difficult times, so we strive to deliver timely support when it is needed most. Please note that program availability is contingent upon funding, and we encourage those in need to inquire directly with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for the most current information regarding assistance.
Ottawa, KS
OvarCare Patient Assistance Program
Ovarcome
OvarCare Patient Assistance Program in Ottawa, KS, is dedicated to supporting women in their courageous fight against ovarian cancer. Understanding the unique challenges these patients face, our program offers essential financial assistance tailored for their needs, including a $200 financial grant, a $100 gas card, and a $100 grocery card. Additionally, we provide access to psycho-social counseling with licensed clinical social workers, as well as genetic counseling sessions via phone. We encourage healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to submit applications on behalf of patients, ensuring that support flows efficiently. Our grants are processed promptly and depend on the availability of funding, reflecting our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of these resilient individuals.
Ottawa, KS
Urgent Need Program
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society
The Urgent Need Program in Ottawa, KS, is dedicated to providing vital financial assistance to individuals facing non-medical expenses related to their health needs. We understand that medical journeys often impose unexpected burdens, which is why our program offers support for essential costs such as rent, mortgage, utilities, lodging, childcare, elder care, food, transportation, car repairs, car insurance, and even acute dental work related to treatment. Our mission is to alleviate financial stress for eligible patients, ensuring they can focus on their healing without the worry of how to cover these necessary expenses. While funding levels may fluctuate throughout the year, we encourage those in need to reach out to us for the latest information about available assistance.
Ottawa, KS
Financial Assistance
Patches of Light
Patches of Light in Ottawa, KS is dedicated to supporting families navigating the challenges of catastrophic health issues and financial strain. Our mission is to provide essential financial assistance, including help with utilities, housing costs, gas cards, and grocery cards, ensuring that no family faces these hardships alone. We collaborate closely with hospital staff to facilitate support for families, ensuring the utmost confidentiality and care throughout the application process. While families cannot apply directly, we encourage hospital personnel to submit requests, as applications typically take 2-3 weeks for consideration. To enhance communication, we urge petitioners to confirm their applications via email, which helps us process requests efficiently. At Patches of Light, we are committed to being a beacon of hope for families in their time of need.
Ottawa, KS
Grant Program
American Childrens Cancer Benevolence Fund (ACCBF)
The American Childrens Cancer Benevolence Fund (ACCBF) offers its Grant Program in Ottawa, KS, to provide vital financial assistance to families navigating the challenges of childhood cancer and to cancer survivors within four years of remission. Our program is dedicated to easing the financial burdens associated with treatment, offering support for housing needs, living expenses, utilities, food, medical expenses, prescriptions, transportation to medical appointments, and lodging during treatment at distant facilities. Each benevolence request is evaluated individually, ensuring that aid is tailored to the unique circumstances of each family, with payments made directly to service providers to guarantee support is applied where it is most needed. Our mission is to ensure that no family faces this journey alone, as we strive to provide the necessary resources to help ease their burdens during such a critical time.
Ottawa, KS
Practical Abortion Fund
Midwest Access Coalition (MAC)
Located in Ottawa, KS, the Practical Abortion Fund is dedicated to supporting individuals in the Midwest who are seeking safe and legal abortion services. We provide critical assistance with travel coordination, lodging, food, childcare, medication, and emotional support to alleviate the logistical challenges associated with accessing care. While we do not fund abortion procedures directly, our mission is to address the essential needs that arise before and after the procedure, ensuring that everyone has the support they need during this important time. Our compassionate coordinators are here to connect you with additional resources and are committed to responding promptly to inquiries, usually within 24 hours. To access our services, please ensure to reach out at least five days in advance of your needs.
Ottawa, KS
Financial Support for Families Battling Pediatric Brain Cancer
Team Buddy Forever Foundation
The Team Buddy Forever Foundation in Ottawa, KS, is dedicated to providing essential financial support to families facing the challenges of pediatric brain cancer, especially those dealing with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). We understand the overwhelming financial burden that comes with medical treatment, and our mission is to alleviate some of that stress through our comprehensive assistance program. Our services include help with medical bills not covered by insurance, support for housing expenses such as mortgage or rent payments, assistance with car payments, and coverage for utility bills. We also provide gas and food cards, as well as travel expenses to ensure families can focus on the health and wellbeing of their children. Through our commitment to these families, we aim to make a meaningful difference during their times of need.
Ottawa, KS
PNH Patient Travel Assistance Fund
Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation (AAMDSIF)
The PNH Patient Travel Assistance Fund is dedicated to supporting patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) by providing vital financial assistance for travel to PNH specialists. Located in Ottawa, KS, we offer up to $800 in travel funds per patient each year, aimed at alleviating the burden of essential travel expenses such as airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, and medical co-pays. Our mission is to ensure that every PNH patient can access specialized care and second opinions without the added stress of financial constraints. In addition to helping individuals, we also encourage the support of a companion during their journey, fostering a nurturing environment for patients seeking the best possible medical guidance. If you are a PNH patient in need of travel assistance, we invite you to reach out to discover how we can help you on your path to better health.
Food Pantries & Support in Ottawa, KS
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