Apply for a Breast Cancer Grant in Massachusetts
Pawsitively 4 Pink offers breast cancer grants for patients in Massachusetts: financial aid for breast cancer patients in Worcester and across Central Massachusetts who are in active treatment or up to six months after treatment ends. Our financial grants for cancer patients help with essential bills like medical copays, transportation to treatment, utility bills, and rent.
When you apply for assistance, payments go directly to your providers, and because it’s a grant, not a loan, there is nothing to pay back. Focus on healing while we help with the bills.
Apply for a Breast Cancer Grant in Massachusetts
Pawsitively 4 Pink offers breast cancer grants for patients in Massachusetts: financial aid for breast cancer patients in Worcester and across Central Massachusetts who are in active treatment or up to six months after treatment ends. Our financial grants for cancer patients help with essential bills like medical copays, transportation to treatment, utility bills, and rent.
When you apply for assistance, payments go directly to your providers, and because it’s a grant, not a loan, there is nothing to pay back. Focus on healing while we help with the bills.
Help With Bills During Breast Cancer Treatment
Pawsitively 4 Pink exists to reduce the financial and emotional burden of breast cancer. Instead of cash, we provide bill help for cancer patients: hardship grants for cancer patients that are paid directly to the landlord, utility company, or provider you owe.
Support may include assistance with:
Housing and rent support
Utility bills (electric, heat)
Transportation to treatment
Pet care assistance
Medical expenses and copay assistance
Emotional support programs
Transportation grants for cancer patients help you get to treatment, and medical expense help includes copay assistance for cancer care. Want to learn more first? Read about our Power to Thrive financial assistance program, check the Recipient FAQs to see who qualifies, or browse other financial help and resources if you live outside our service area.
How to Apply for Assistance: Your Breast Cancer Grant Application
Who can apply: women living in Massachusetts who are in active breast cancer treatment or up to 6 months out of treatment, with an individual income of $25,000 or less or a total family income of $42,000 or less. One application per year.
Because survivors can apply for up to six months after treatment ends, these also work as breast cancer survivor grants.
To apply for assistance from Pawsitively 4 Pink, please provide the following:
- Complete the online assistance application: Application Form (takes about 10 minutes).
- Download, sign, and return the HIPAA privacy form: HIPAA Form PDF
- Submit a letter from your doctor on official letterhead.
- Submit proof of income.
How to submit your documents: by email or mail
Email: Scan or photograph your HIPAA form, doctor’s letter, and proof of income and send them to michelle@pawsitively4pink.com
Mail: Michelle Power, Pawsitively 4 Pink, 453A Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01604
📞 Need help with the forms? Call (978) 747-5683 and we’ll walk you through it.
What Happens After You Apply
In Their Own Words: A Recipient’s Story
Pink Paws Project: Emotional Support Dogs
The Pink Paws Project is a specialized assistance program focused on emotional support through trained emotional support dogs. Individuals connected to breast cancer may apply to be considered for placement with an emotional support dog. This program includes sponsorship support for dog placement and training, along with a community engagement commitment from participants.
To apply for a Pawsitively 4 Pink grant, please provide the following: Completed application Letter from the doctor that you are working with, on official letterhead Proof of income.
Downloadable forms:
The Pink Paws Project: Comfort Dogs for Families Affected by Breast Cancer
In collaboration with Emily’s Interiors, Pawsitively 4 Pink is proud to announce the launch of the
The Pink Paws Project, a heartwarming initiative that places comfort dogs with families affected by breast cancer. These specially chosen dogs provide emotional support and companionship during challenging times.
Emily’s Interiors generously sponsors the placement and training of these comfort dogs, ensuring they are well-prepared to offer the love and support needed. Pawsitively 4 Pink complements this effort by providing ongoing support for the families and coordinating volunteer opportunities within our community.
If you or a loved one are interested in applying for the Pink Paws Project, please complete the application linked below.
Pink Paws Project Dog Application
Click the form name to download. If you are using a laptop or desktop computer, you can fill out the form directly on your device. Once completed, save the form and email it to Michelle Power.
💌 Email: michelle@pawsitively4pink.com
📞 Phone: 978-P4P-LOVE (978-747-5683)
If you need assistance with the application or have additional questions about Pawsitively 4 Pink’s grants and programs, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Once your application has been submitted, a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible. Together, we’ll take the next steps to provide support, companionship, and care along your journey from diagnosis to recovery.
Breast Cancer Grant Questions
How do I apply for assistance with breast cancer bills?
Complete the online application (about 10 minutes), then send your signed HIPAA form, a letter from your doctor on official letterhead, and proof of income by email or mail. Call (978) 747-5683 if you need help with the forms.
Where can I get financial help as a cancer patient?
If you are a woman in Massachusetts with breast cancer, Pawsitively 4 Pink offers financial aid for cancer patients through grants that pay essential bills directly. You can also explore our Power to Thrive program and our list of other financial resources.
Do breast cancer grants have to be paid back?
No. Pawsitively 4 Pink assistance is a grant, not a loan. Payments go directly to your service providers (we do not provide cash to applicants), and there is nothing to repay.
I need help paying medical bills. Can you help?
Yes. Grants can cover medical-related expenses, including copays, along with rent, utilities, and transportation to treatment for eligible Massachusetts women in treatment or up to 6 months after treatment.
Is there utility assistance for cancer patients?
Yes. Utility bills such as electric and heat are among the essential expenses our grants can cover. Payment is made directly to the utility company.
Are there grants for breast cancer survivors?
Yes. Women can apply while in active treatment or for up to 6 months after treatment ends, so recent survivors are eligible.
How long does it take to get a decision?
A decision can take up to 4 weeks after we receive your completed application, signed HIPAA form, and doctor’s letter. We allow one application per year.