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Support organization

Strong Little Souls

Strong Little Souls provides four distinct forms of support for children and young adults affected by cancer. Its national Care Package Program sends customized toys and activities to eligible children, while Sunshine in a Box is tailored to people diagnosed at ages 16–25 and has a shorter post-treatment window. In nine Northeastern states, the SLS Wish Program fulfills memory-making wishes and Financial Support may help with gas, groceries, utilities, transportation, cell-phone costs, medical copayments, and other critical expenses. Care Package, Wish, and Financial Support applications were publicly live on the research date and require diagnosis documentation and hospital or social-worker information. Sunshine in a Box's request route was not publicly accessible, and current values, timing, repeat-use rules, and language help are not published.

About this organization

Brightens the lives of children and young adults battling cancer and their families through customized practical, financial, and wish support.

National care packages and teen or young-adult comfort boxes plus Northeastern wishes and financial help for children and families affected by cancer.

Programs that may help

Practical Items And Home Help

Household Bills And Cash Assistance

B-ALL in scope Open

Financial Support

Help with gas, transport, groceries, phone bills, and medical co-pays. The amount isn't published. Ask.

Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Meals And Food, Medical And Insurance Costs, Travel And Transportation

Where: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

Care team must start: No

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Wishes And Family Experiences

B-ALL in scope Open

SLS Wish Program

A wish such as a gaming system, tickets, a trip, an outdoor toy, or an animal encounter.

Helps with: Wishes And Family Experiences

Where: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 27, 2026. Program availability can change.