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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.  


Thanks to our supporters, who make this possible!  




Empathy In Action (EIA) Grants

Empathy In Action (EIA) Grants

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.


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Brain Tumor Power Pack (BTPP)

Empathy In Action (EIA) Grants

Empathy In Action (EIA) Grants

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.

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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.  


  1. EIA Grant
  2. EIA - Terrelle Bradshaw Grant


Submitted applications reviewed on a rolling basis. 


Application

April 2022

Now Accepting Applications

Now Accepting Applications

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

4th Quarter 2021

Now Accepting Applications

4th Quarter 2021

Jude's EIA Grant helped with unexpected expenses after her diagnosis while traveling across country on a once in a lifetime journey.

4th Quarter 2021

4th Quarter 2021

4th Quarter 2021

Michael's EIA Grant helped his family with household expenses.  

2nd Quarter 2021

4th Quarter 2021

2nd Quarter 2021

Christopher's EIA Grant helped his family with household utilities.  

1st Quarter 2021

4th Quarter 2021

2nd Quarter 2021

Jaspal's EIA Grant helped him with transportation and everyday expenses.  

4th Quarter 2020

4th Quarter 2020

4th Quarter 2020

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

EIA Grant Details

About the Grant

Application Checklist

Application Checklist

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 Checklist

Application Checklist

Application Checklist

**Incomplete applications will not be considered**


MUST include the following: 

1. Signed application

2. Signed consent form

3. Copy of driver’s license or state identification

4. Copies of all income sources

5. Copies of all current bills/creditor statements

6. Copies of the most current bank statements – 3 months

7. Confirmed diagnosis and treatment by Nurse Navigator/Social Worker


Please send completed application, consent form, and copies of all supporting documentation to WINKS, P.O. Box 5186, Suffolk, VA 23435, or email to support@winksbt.org. 


WINKS is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. 

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

Comfort

Comfort

To provide some relief during an extremely tough time

Support

Comfort

Comfort

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


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