Support for Families: Our Commitment to Direct Assistance

Through careful stewardship of our resources, we strive to offer meaningful assistance that directly improves the quality of life for these children and their families.

At The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, our primary goal is to ease the financial burdens faced by families with children who are chronically or terminally ill. We understand that managing a serious illness comes with numerous challenges, including significant financial strain.

That’s why we dedicate our resources to providing direct, impactful assistance that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of these families.

What We Cover: Financial Support Tailored to Your Needs

  1. Medical Treatments: We cover essential medical treatments and procedures not fully covered by insurance, ensuring children receive necessary care without burdening families.

  2. Prescription Medications: We cover the cost of expensive medications needed to manage chronic or terminal illnesses, ensuring access to vital prescriptions.

  3. Transportation to Medical Care: We assist with travel expenses, including gas or airfare, for families needing to reach specialized medical facilities, paid directly to the providers.

  4. Household Expenses: We support costs related to a child’s illness, such as medical equipment or home modifications, ensuring a safe environment—all paid directly to vendors.

Ensuring Our Resources Have the Greatest Impact

While we aim to provide comprehensive support, there are expenses we cannot cover:

  1. Mortgage or Rent: Our focus is on medical and care-related costs; we recommend housing assistance programs for those needs.
  2. Utility Bills: These fall outside our scope as we prioritize expenses that directly impact the child’s health.
  3. Insurance-Covered Costs: We do not duplicate payments covered by insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, focusing instead on filling gaps in support.
  4. Non-Medical Expenses: Only expenses directly related to the child’s medical care are eligible for funding, ensuring our resources go where they’re needed most.

How We Ensure Responsible Use of Funds

All expenses covered by The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley are paid directly to the organizations providing the goods or services. This approach not only simplifies the process for families but also ensures transparency and accountability in the use of our funds. By working directly with service providers, we can be certain that every dollar spent is used exactly as intended—to improve the lives of the children we serve.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, or if you would like to support our mission, please contact us today.

Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

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