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Find answers to common questions about our grant process, eligibility, and how we help women with breast cancer navigate financial challenges during treatment.
Pawsitively 4 Pink provides financial assistance grants that cover essential living expenses for Massachusetts women in breast cancer treatment. Grants are paid directly to your service providers — we do not provide cash to applicants.
Some of the ways we help:
Paying rent/mortgage
Electric bills
Heating oil
Gas cards
Transportation fees
Eligible women can apply once per year; grant amounts depend on available funds.
- If you are a woman who lives in Massachusetts
- If you are in active treatment or up to 6 months out of treatment
- Individual income of $25,000 or less or a total family annual income of $42,000 or less
Not sure if you qualify? Call (978) 747-5683 — one conversation will sort it out.
To apply for a Pawsitively 4 Pink grant, please go to Apply For Assistance Page and then you have to:
- Complete the online assistance application (takes about 10 minutes).
- Download, sign, and return the HIPAA privacy form (PDF).
- Submit your doctor’s letter (on official letterhead).
- Submit proof of income.
- Pawsitively 4 Pink holds four major fundraisers per calendar year and several smaller fundraisers throughout the year
- Local and national businesses
- Individual contributors.
At this time, we allow one application per year. We limit the number of times a person applies and the amount of money allotted to each individual based on the amount of money P4P is able to raise throughout the year.
Once we have received a completed application, a signed HIPAA form, and a letter from the doctor treating you, the decision could take up to 4 weeks. We do our best to reply as quickly as we can, knowing that financial stress can delay the healing process
Yes. Every application is reviewed confidentially, and your medical information is protected by the signed HIPAA form. Your story stays private unless you ever choose to share it.
No referral is needed — any eligible woman can apply directly. Many applications do come through hospital social workers, and we welcome those referrals, but you can start your application yourself today.
Because grants depend on the funds we raise, we sometimes can’t help everyone at once. If we can’t assist you right now, we’ll tell you honestly, point you to other Massachusetts resources where we can, and you’re welcome to apply again the following year.
Still have questions?
Our team is dedicated to helping you navigate this journey. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you can’t find what you need. Email us at Michelle@pawsitively4pink.org
See Our Impact
We bridge the financial gap for women undergoing breast cancer treatment, helping them keep their homes, their dignity, and their beloved pets side by side.
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