Patches of Light is dedicated to supporting families in South China, ME, who are navigating the challenges of catastrophic health issues and financial distress. Our mission is to provide essential financial assistance that includes help with utilities, housing costs, gas cards, and grocery cards, ensuring that families can focus on what truly matters – their child's health. Applications for assistance require verification from hospital staff and typically take 2-3 weeks to process. To maintain confidentiality and streamline communication, families are asked not to reach out directly but to work through their child's medical team. For timely processing, we encourage petitioners to send an email confirming the receipt of their application, which helps us ensure that every request is handled efficiently and with care. Patches of Light is here to illuminate the path for families during their most challenging times.