Resources

Offers financial aid to childhood cancer families who receive care at partner hospitals. Grants help eligible recipients with cost-of-living expenses (e.g., rent, mortgage, groceries, household needs, medical travel, medical lodging). Grant applications must be submitted by partner hospital social workers. Facilitates virtual bereavement support groups for families who have lost their children to pediatric cancer.

Issues rural housing low-interest repair loans and grants for eligible homeowners (age 62 or older) in need of home repairs or improvements to address safety and health hazards.

Offers housing grants (e.g., purchase, construction, or renovation) for eligible active service members and veterans who live with certain service-connected disabilities.

Facilitates comprehensive family caregiver support programs for veterans and service members.

Provides multi-media educational information, wellness tools, mental health guidance, and advocacy initiatives for the chronic pain community. A pediatric pain warrior program offers family summer camps, events, and retreats. Facilitates a variety of geographic, population, and topic-specific virtual support groups (e.g., nationwide, state, teenager, caregiver, military, LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), creative, wellness).

Markets full-body fitness and recovery-based accessible workout equipment. Equipment is based on a modular, resistance band model. Offers a Help Hope Live partner discount of 10% off their Latex Free Base Edition.

Engages the spinal cord injury and disorder community to help find a cure for paralysis. Hosts a yearly educational symposium and facilitates a network of community activists. Team U2FP provides a nationwide opportunity for athletes of all abilities to raise funds for U2FP initiatives and public awareness through participation in nationwide races.

Provides resources, services, and support for the disability community (e.g., cerebral palsy, brain injury, spina bifida, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome). UCP affiliates provide a variety of community programs (e.g., early intervention, assistive technology, recreational, respite care, family support, employment assistance, local referrals). Spearheads advocacy and public policy efforts to ensure protection and civil rights for all.

Oversees the transplant system under contract with the U.S. government. Manages the national waiting list, matches donors to recipients, maintains an organ transplant database, ensures allocation policy compliance for every match, and champions advocacy initiatives. Provides patient, donor, and caregiver educational information and resources (e.g., support groups, financial planning, insurance coverage, prescription programs, medical travel) via an affiliated website, UNOS Transplant Living: https://transplantliving.org/.

Provides resources, educational materials, advocacy opportunities, and an online help desk for the spinal cord injury and disorder community, as well as all wheelchair users. Facilitates a peer mentoring program, support groups, and dedicated services for veterans. Offers return-to-work support through a Pathways to Employment (PTE) program. Local chapters organize regional programs, projects, and events for members.

Offers grants to qualifying families to help offset eligible pediatric medical expenses. Along with income requirements and service exclusions, a child must be 16 or younger, and covered through primary commercial health insurance (employer-based or privately purchased).

Serves as a trusted manufacturer of wheelchair vehicle conversions. Provides customer financing options, along with an exclusive rebate for veterans and first responders. Offers a Help Hope Live partner discount of $1,000 when clients fundraise through Help Hope Live for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

Designs and produces customizable wheelchair wheels, hubs, and hand rims. Offers a Help Hope Live partner discount of 10% off with code: HELPHOPELIVE.

Provides veterans, service members, and families with no-cost, 24/7 access to trained crisis responders via telephone, chat, or text. Offers crisis intervention, community referrals, and targeted resources.

Provides resources, peer mentoring, and caregiver support for spinal cord injury and disorder, brain injury, and mobility disorder communities. Offers financial assistance to help offset associated expenses (e.g., home or vehicle modifications, mobility equipment, care services, activity-based training sessions).

Provides wheelchair accessible cardio and strength training as an upper body ergometer for fitness and rehabilitation. Offers a Help Hope Live partner discount of a $200 rebate: Help Hope Live.

Helps patients and caregivers manage complex pharmaceutical and treatment needs with specialty medications and injections. Collaborates with doctors and healthcare companies to navigate insurance and authorization processes. Helps consumers identify potential ways to afford medication and treatment costs.

Supports the spinal cord injury community through financial grants to assist with uncovered rehabilitative therapy, caregiving, specialized equipment, and emergency needs.

Supports those caring for loved ones with spinal cord injuries. Offers peer encouragement and information sharing in a private Facebook group forum.

Supports caregiving parents of children and adults living with disabilities, medical issues, mental health diagnoses, or other challenges. Offers retreats, recreational opportunities, in-person or virtual support groups, and resources.

Provides support, educational resources, and connections for spousal caregivers. Offers an online forum, Facebook and Reddit support groups, and state listings of support groups. Registered WSA members gain access to additional benefits and opportunities.

Provides fee-based case management for family caregivers. Offers guidance regarding health conditions, special needs, insurance matters, aging, benefits navigation, mental health, veterans support, financial hardships, and childcare.

Grants adaptive and medical equipment or therapies not covered by insurance for children with special needs, ages 20 or under. Examples include wheelchairs, adaptive strollers, orthotics, therapy tricycles, leg braces, physical/speech/vision therapies. Applicants must reside in California, Idaho, Oregon, or Washington state.

Offers retail sales of Wheeleez adaptive products (e.g., wheels, carts, wagons, accessories, conversion kits, beach wheelchairs, all-terrain rollators). Their innovative low-pressure balloon wheels allow for easy navigation over sand or challenging terrain. Offers a Help Hope Live partner discount: a $200 rebate on Sandcruiser and Sandpiper All-Terrain Beach Chairs.

Works to improve oral healthcare in Wisconsin. Mission of Mercy is an annual two-day, large-scale clinic offering free dental care. Participates in a Donated Dental Services (DDS) program to provide oral health treatment to eligible individuals aged 65 or older, or who are permanently disabled. Lists statewide dentist and low-cost clinic options.

Provides patient education and support for women with heart disease. Offers peer mentoring via a mobile app tool, in-person and virtual support groups, online communities, and advocacy opportunities.

Helps children and teenagers cope with the serious illness or injury of a parent through individual or group support. Offers support for parents through Helpline access, podcast sessions, individual consultations, resources, and tools via a mobile app. Select in-person programs are exclusive to Texas, with a nationwide provider search provided.

Under the umbrella organization, Mended Hearts, Young Mended Hearts provides advocacy, education, and support opportunities for young adult heart patients (ages 18-55) and their families. Offers in-person and virtual support groups, online communities, and a hospital/in-home visitation program. Local chapters facilitate various opportunities and programs.