Patches of Light provides vital financial assistance to families in Waterville, ME, who are dealing with catastrophic health issues affecting their children. Our mission is to alleviate some of the burdens these families face by offering support for essentials such as utilities, housing costs, gas, and groceries. To ensure confidentiality and proper verification, we work directly through the child's medical team, and applications are accepted only from hospital staff. After submission, the review process typically takes 2-3 weeks. We encourage submitting a confirmation email upon application to help us efficiently track requests and provide timely assistance to those in need.