Junior Foundation Charities

“Family Support Programs: 1. ($32,073.75) Funeral Assistance: Provide financial assistance to families who have lost a child due to childhood cancer. A total of 23 families received assistance in 2014. 2. ($8,885.00) Economic Support: Provided direct financial support to 84 families during the 2014 year. Families receive economic aid to assist in the purchasing of food, paying bills and/or covering any necessities they might have as their child receives treatment for childhood cancer. 3. ($7,624.86) Birthday Celebrations/Wish Granting: The child undergoing treatment for childhood cancer is given the opportunity to make a wish or request that is fulfilled. The child also receives a birthday celebration where the entire celebration is covered by our organization. We provided this service to 36 patients in 2014. 4. ($4,970.00) Rental Assistance: Assistance is provided to families who have a child diagnosed with cancer in order to assist in the payment of their apartment or their home. 5. ($3,795.00) Gas and Transportation Assistance: Assistance is provided to families who have a child diagnosed with cancer in order to assist in the transportation of the child to and from the hospital. We provide gas gift cards and fuel ups along with direct transportation for the patient and their family. 6. ($3757.35) Holiday Celebrations and Events: Celebratory events exclusively for children diagnosed with cancer and their families to attend. Child and family receive a meal, an evening of fun and entertainment and gifts. 7. ($2,056.13) Meal, Food and Grocery Assistance: Assistance is provided to families who have a child diagnosed with cancer in order to assist in the purchasing of food and groceries. Meals are also provided to the children per their request when hospitalized in the event that the family cannot afford to purchase the meal the child is requesting. 8. ($1,778.43) Pajama and Clothing Program: Assistance is provided to families who have a child diagnosed with cancer in the form of providing them with a new, clean pajama during their hospital stay. Pajamas are handed out to the patients during each hospital visit providing them with comfort during their treatment. 9. ($839.32) Bill Payment Assistance: Assistance is provided to families who have a child diagnosed with cancer in the form of bill payment. Financial assistance is provided to the family to cover their utility bills. 10. ($262.14) Sporting Events: Assistance is provided to families who have a child diagnosed with cancer by providing them with the opportunity to attend a sporting event or family entertainment event free of cost. Tickets and snacks are provided to the families.”

“1. ($1136.69) Supplies - Money was used in the purchasing of general office supplies needed for everyday tasks. Items purchased include, paper, ink for printers, scissors, tape, envelopes and shelving units. 2. ($505.48) Meals- Meals provided to volunteers during events where their help was needed. 3.(132.49) Parking - City parking fees that were encountered when visiting a patient and providing our services.”