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!
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.
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.
The following EIA Grants are available. For more details click the links below.
Submitted applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
EIA Grant and EIA Transportation Grant awarded to caregiver of pediatric patient.
EIA Grant and EIA Transportation Grant awarded to patient.
EIA Grant and EIA Transportation Grant awarded to patient.
EIA Grant and EIA Transportation Grant awarded to patient.
EIA Grant awarded to patient to help with transportation.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient with her rent.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with transportation.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help caregiver with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to caregiver of pediatric patient to help with utilities.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to caregiver of pediatric patient to help with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient with rent and transportation.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to patient and her family to help with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to patient to help with rent. .
EIA Grant awarded to patient and his family to help with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to caregiver of pediatric patient to help with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and her family with unexpected expenses after her diagnosis while traveling.
EIA Grant awarded to help patient and his family with household expenses.
EIA Grant awarded to patient and his family to help with household utilities.
EIA Grant awarded to patient to help with transportation and everyday expenses.
Karen's EIA Grant helped her family alleviate the burden of juggling treatment and household expenses.
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.
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:
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.
Distributed to Newly Diagnosed Primary Brain Tumor Patients in the Hampton Roads area to provide -
Information, Comfort, and Support
To help newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers make informed decisions about care
To provide some relief during an extremely tough time
To increase awareness about available support services - emotional, financial, and logistical
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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EIN: 82-4028546
ADDRESS: PO Box 5186, Suffolk, VA 23435
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