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Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

Set up the ask

Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation

Essential Needs Grant

What you get

Help with gas, rideshare, or public transit, groceries or nutrition, rent or mortgage, and utilities. Open now.

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

Before you start, check you fit

Once per calendar year unless otherwise stated.
Eligibility does not guarantee an award.

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One thing to do: ask your care teamThey send it. You give them what they need.

Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation takes requests from your care team, not from families. Copy this message, or say it at the next visit.
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Hi [social worker’s name],

Could you send a request to Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation for us? They offer help with gas, rideshare, or public transit, groceries or nutrition, rent or mortgage, and utilities, and it has to come from you. Their page is here: https://form.jotform.com/201065136823145

I’ll bring the valid photo ID and the recent proof of income for all household contributors to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
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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
- Valid photo ID.
- Recent proof of income for all household contributors.
- Most recent expense statement showing mailing address.
What happens next
- Complete and sign the medical-verification section without uploading medical records.
- Submit the completed online application.

After your care team sends it

The medical professional listed on the application is typically notified after committee review.

Full record, as published