10th week of 2014---Georgia Funding Sources
(Added 12/31/14) Dreams Come True
All children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and either live or are treated in Northeast Florida or Southeast Georgia are eligible for a dream.
(Added 12/31/14) Embraced
The mission of Embraced is to ensure that all people have access to quality assistive mobility devices and prosthetic medical equipment that improves the quality of their lives.
(Added 12/31/14) FOCUS
FOCUS offers parents support – a shoulder to cry on, an ear that understands the acronyms, a visit when a child is hospitalized; FOCUS offers information and resources in the community; we even offer specialized childcare so parents can take a break! FOCUS helps parents realize that they are not alone – others who have ‘been there’ can help!
(Added 12/31/14) Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids mission is to aid individuals and organizations with the common goal of improving the quality of life for children facing challenging circumstances.
(Added 12/31/14) Mark's Money
Mark's Money's mission is to provide financial assistance to persons with Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life by meeting their daily living, employment, medical, residential, or social needs. Eligible recipients must reside in Indiana, Tennessee or Georgia.
(Added 12/31/14) Sunshine on a Ranney Day
Creates dream room makeovers for children with long-term illness. SOARD has quickly become a leading chairty in Atlanta with expertise in residential ADA modifications, therapy rooms, and unique children's room design.
(Added 6/23/14) Anchor of Hope Foundation
Anchor of Hope offers grants to special needs children to help cover the costs of therapy, education, equipment, and other needs not covered by insurance or Medicaid. The maximum grant amount is $250.00 per child per financial year.
(Added 6/23/14) Georgia Community Support and Solutions
Family Support Funding assists families in obtaining goods and services necessary to ensure the best possible care for their loved one. For more info call (404) 634-4222 to speak to the Family Support Coordinator.
(Added 6/23/14) Innovative Health Foundation
The Innovative Health Foundation provides assistance-funding for families with children in need of special services due to Down syndrome, autism, ADHD, and sensory/motor disorders that challenge their ability to perform life's most basic activities: language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent living.
(Added 6/23/14) Myles-A-Part
The Myles-A-Part Foundation exists to provide financial and emotional support for Georgia families living with Autism.
(Added 6/23/14) Friends of Disabled Adults and Children
FODAC provides refurbished durable medical equipment for adults and children in need. Programs have evolved to include free or low-cost wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment, vehicle and home adaptations and more
Bert's Big Adventure
Provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. To qualify for Bert’s Big Adventure, children must be between the ages of 5 and 12, live in “The Bert Show” radio listening area, prove financial need and have never been to Walt Disney World®. Next application period is in May 2015!
The Butterfly Fund
Board of Directors of the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children provide financial assistance to needy families of children and young adults with brain and spinal cord tumors for items not covered by other means. Social workers and appropriate medical personnel from partnering hospitals in Alabama, Florida, George, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Champions for Children
Provides direct financial assistance and support services to Georgia's medically fragile and special needs children and their families. Must have applied for Katie Beckett and received a level of care denial.
Fragile Kids Foundation
Provides wheelchair lifts for home and vans, ramping,specialty seating, bathing equipment, toileting equipment, therapy bikes, strollers, and much more to the medically fragile children of Georgia.
Kiddos Club Foundation
Awards scholarships up to $2500 for payment of therapeutic services or equipment.
