Rainy Day Fund - For Patients with Life Threatening Illnesses
Cancer Care and Financial
Provided by Shine Through The Rain Foundation
Financial support for patients with life threatening illnesses.
The rainy day fund is a monthly emergency financial aid initiative designed to support Canadian citizens from low-income families who are undergoing treatment for a threatening illness. Eligible patients may receive up to $1500 annually. Expenses Include:
- Overdue Rent and Utilities
- Grocery and Gas Gift Cards
- Reimbursement for Medical Parking and Transportation (Taxi, Uber, Ride Share, Public Transportation, Private Ambulance, Etc.)
To be eligible, an individuals annual income must not exceed $32,500., and family income must not exceed $60,000.
Applications are not accepted directly from the patient, a social worker must fill out the application on behalf of the patient.
905-477-7743
Public email: info@shinethroughtherain.ca
Website: https://shinethroughtherain.ca...
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Social worker referral
Availability
Service area: Province-wide
Service Types Provided
Cancer Care
Financial
Ways to Access
- Includes the provision of funding
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.