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Empathy in Action (EIA)

Empathy in Action is an initiative to provide need-based support for ordinary and necessary living expenses, resource connections, and other tangible assistance for brain tumor patients and caregivers in the Hampton Roads area.  


Thanks to our supporters, who make this possible!  

Empathy In Action (EIA) Grants

The Empathy in Action Grant Program provides financial assistance to brain tumor patients and caregivers with demonstrated financial need in accordance with WINKS’ charitable purposes.


Learn more

Brain Tumor Power Pack (BTPP)

BTPPs provide tangible support to newly diagnosed Primary Brain Tumor patients through comfort items, information from the American Brain Tumor Association, and descriptions of support services provided by WINKS.


Learn More

Empathy in Action Grant Recipients

Now Accepting Applications

The following EIA Grants are available.  For more details click the links below.  


  1. EIA Grant
  2. EIA - Terrelle Bradshaw Grant


Submitted applications reviewed on a rolling basis. 


Application

April 2025

Karen received the EIA Grant to help cover essential expenses—including utilities, food, and car repairs—while navigating life with a meningioma diagnosis.

March 2025

March 2025

Timothy, who is facing Glioblastoma, received the EIA Grant to help relieve the cost of travel and care for his clinical trial treatments at Duke.

March 2025

September 2024

March 2025

Tumeka received the EIA Grant to help cover utility bills and transportation during her treatment for meningioma.

December 2024

September 2024

September 2024

Bethany received the EIA Grant to support her rent, transportation, and utilities while managing the challenges of her brain tumor diagnosis.

September 2024

September 2024

September 2024

EIA Grant grant helped Mariah with her rent, providing essential financial support during a challenging time.

September 2024

September 2024

September 2024

The EIA Grant provided Alysia with much-needed support, covering her rent and utilities.

September 2024

September 2024

September 2024

Kari's EIA Grant helped Kira cover essential expenses, including rent and utilities, providing crucial financial relief during her treatment.

February 2024

September 2024

February 2024

EIA Grant and EIA Transportation Grant awarded to caregiver of pediatric patient.

January 2024

January 2024

February 2024

EIA Grant and EIA Transportation Grant awarded to patient.

December 2023

December 2023

December 2023

EIA Grant and EIA Transportation Grant awarded to patient.

November 2023

December 2023

December 2023

EIA Grant and EIA Transportation Grant awarded to patient.

October 2023

December 2023

September 2023

EIA Grant awarded to patient to help with transportation.

September 2023

September 2023

September 2023

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with household expenses. 

September 2023

September 2023

September 2023

EIA Grant awarded to help patient with her rent.

September 2023

September 2023

September 2023

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with transportation. 

August 2023

August 2023

August 2023

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.  

July 2023

August 2023

August 2023

EIA Grant awarded to help caregiver with household expenses.     

June 2023

August 2023

June 2023

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.   

December 2022

December 2022

December 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses. 

December 2022

December 2022

December 2022

EIA Grant awarded to caregiver of pediatric patient to help with utilities.

November 2022

December 2022

November 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses. 

November 2022

November 2022

November 2022

EIA Grant awarded to caregiver of pediatric patient to help with household expenses.

November 2022

November 2022

November 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.  

November 2022

November 2022

November 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient with rent and transportation.

November 2022

November 2022

November 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with household expenses. 

November 2022

November 2022

November 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with household expenses. 

November 2022

November 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient with household expenses.  

October 2022

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EIA Grant awarded to patient  and her family to help with household expenses.   

October 2022

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EIA Grant awarded to patient to help with rent.  .   

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August 2022

June 2022

June 2022

EIA Grant awarded to patient and his family to help with household expenses.

June 2022

June 2022

June 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with household expenses.

June 2022

June 2022

May 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with household expenses.

May 2022

April 2022

May 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.

April 2022

April 2022

April 2022

EIA Grant awarded to caregiver of pediatric patient to help with household expenses.

4th Quarter 2021

April 2022

April 2022

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with unexpected expenses after her diagnosis while traveling.

4th Quarter 2021

4th Quarter 2021

EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.  

2nd Quarter 2021

4th Quarter 2021

EIA Grant awarded to patient and his family to help with household utilities.  

1st Quarter 2021

1st Quarter 2021

EIA Grant awarded to patient to help with transportation and everyday expenses.  

4th Quarter 2020

4th Quarter 2020

1st Quarter 2021

Karen's EIA Grant helped her family alleviate the burden of juggling treatment and household expenses.  

EIA Grant Details

About the Grant

The Empathy in Action Grant Program provides financial assistance to brain tumor patients and caregivers with demonstrated financial need in accordance with WINKS’ charitable purposes.

 

Patients and caregivers whose annual household income is less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible for assistance under this program. 

 

WINKS awards grants of up to $1,000 per household. No more than one grant will be issued to the same household within a six-month period. 

Application Process Has Changed

Grant awards will be made on an ongoing basis, and patients and caregivers are encouraged to apply at any time. 


WINKS will award grants in alignment with its core values and without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, and without bias. 


Applications MUST be signed by the applicant (patient or caregiver) and a nurse navigator or social worker. 


**Incomplete applications will not be considered**


Any applicant who is selected to receive a grant will be required to submit supplemental documentation, including:

  • Copies of driver’s licenses or state identification, 
  • Copies of income sources, and 
  • Copies of bank statements for the most recent three months. 


All grant awards will be conditioned on WINKS receiving supplemental documentation that is consistent with the information provided in the original application. 


Applicants will have thirty (30) days following the award to provide supplemental documentation. 


Grant awards will only be issued in the event that WINKS’ designees, in their sole and absolute discretion, determine that the supplemental documentation is consistent with the application.


Please send completed application to WINKS, P.O. Box 5186, Suffolk, VA 23435, or email to support@winksbt.org. 

Now Accepting Applications

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  

Application

Brain Tumor Power Pack Content

Brain Tumor Power Pack

Brain Tumor Power Pack

Brain Tumor Power Pack

Distributed to Newly Diagnosed Primary Brain Tumor Patients in the Hampton Roads area to provide - 

Information, Comfort, and Support

Information

Brain Tumor Power Pack

Brain Tumor Power Pack

To help newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers make informed decisions about care

Comfort

Brain Tumor Power Pack

Comfort

To provide some relief during an extremely tough time

Support

Comfort

To increase awareness about available support services - emotional, financial, and logistical

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To contribute to our Brain Tumor Power Packs, please visit our Amazon Charity List.


Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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