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Christopher’s Cure

Christopher’s Cure Hardship Fund

What you get

Up to $1,000 for rent or mortgage plus $150 for utilities, $350 for transportation and $200 for childcare. These monthly expense caps apply to approved bills paid directly to creditors. Open now.

Who starts it
Your social worker
How it’s sent
Through your social worker
Your time
One conversation with your social worker
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Medical insurance, medical expenses, credit cards, cable TV, clothing, and phone/cell service are excluded.
  • Have your social worker confirm mailing or fax details with Robin Hirth before sending your paperwork.
  • Ask Robin Hirth whether your child's situation can be considered before you gather the full application and copies of the bills.

  1. One thing to do: ask your social workerThey send it. You give them what they need.

    Christopher’s Cure takes requests from your social worker, not from families. Copy this message, or say it at the next visit.

    Hi [social worker’s name],

Could you send a request to Christopher’s Cure for us? They offer up to $1,000 for rent or mortgage plus $150 for utilities, $350 for transportation and $200 for childcare, and it has to come from you. Their page is here: https://christopherscure.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Christophers-Cure-Fund-Application-2020.pdf

I’ll bring copies of bills or invoices for every requested expense to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.
    Their program page ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What to bring to the meeting

    • Copies of bills or invoices for every requested expense.

    What happens next

    • The treating-facility social worker submits the completed application and bills to Robin Hirth by official email, fax, or mail.
    • The social worker follows up through Southwest Association Management about receipt and status.

After your social worker sends it

Because webpage and PDF contact details conflict, confirm current fax or mailing details before using those channels; email rhirth@saminc.org is consistent.

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