Bridge To Wellness provides up to $25,000 to help an individual with cancer in South Puget Sound by bridging the gap in services throughout the entire cancer journey. Assisting with essential expenses like food, housing, select medical supplies, and caregiving. Eligible patients must have a diagnosis of cancer and be in active treatment, face financial hardship as defined by the guidelines, and be from the South Puget Sound.
The Urgent Financial Assistance Fund is designated for individuals currently undergoing cancer treatment, providing a one-time annual grant of $450. This aid is specifically tailored to assist with essential non-medical expenses, including utilities, rent, mortgage, groceries, gas, and so on. Eligibility for assistance is determined by either income level or medical necessity.
The Fruit and Veggie Prescription Program provides eligible participants with $250 in vouchers to purchase fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables at local Albertsons and Safeway stores. Funded through a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Community Health Improvement Grant, this initiative is part of The Journey Fund’s efforts to improve food access in collaboration with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and NWMS.
The Journey Fund has partnered with Alicia Gutierez, M.A. in counseling at Polis Recovery Project to provide emergent counseling services to individuals receiving cancer treatment. This service is intended to serve uninsured and underinsured individuals and/or individuals who are unable to access mental health care due to long wait times. Approved applicants will be provided with an approval number that they will use to schedule their free mental health sessions. Approved applicants will be eligible for:
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We are thrilled to extend an invitation to individuals affected by cancer and their support person. Join us on a transformative journey towards wellness at our upcoming One-Day Cancer Retreat. This retreat promises to be a rejuvenating experience for body, mind, and spirit. The retreat itinerary has been carefully curated to provide you with a holistic approach to healing, incorporating group work, yoga, meditation, and a nourishing meal.