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.
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.
Empathy in Action Grant Recipients
Now Accepting Applications
Now Accepting Applications
Now Accepting Applications
The following EIA Grants are available. For more details click the links below.
Submitted applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
February 2024
Now Accepting Applications
Now Accepting Applications
EIA Grant and EIA Transportation Grant awarded to caregiver of pediatric patient.
January 2024
Now Accepting Applications
December 2023
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
November 2023
EIA Grant and EIA Transportation Grant awarded to patient.
October 2023
December 2023
November 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
September 2023
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.
July 2023
August 2023
July 2023
EIA Grant awarded to help caregiver with household expenses.
June 2023
August 2023
July 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
November 2022
EIA Grant awarded to help patient with household expenses.
October 2022
October 2022
November 2022
EIA Grant awarded to patient and her family to help with household expenses.
October 2022
October 2022
October 2022
EIA Grant awarded to patient to help with rent. .
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
4th Quarter 2021
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.
2nd Quarter 2021
4th Quarter 2021
4th Quarter 2021
EIA Grant awarded to patient and his family to help with household utilities.
1st Quarter 2021
4th 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.
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
Support
Comfort
To increase awareness about available support services - emotional, financial, and logistical
Donate
Support
Donate
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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