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BRIGHTER TOMORROW $1,000 GRANTS
Posted on 07/22/08, 04:53 pm
BRIGHTER TOMORROW GRANTS
Each year the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation makes dreams come true for individuals with multiple sclerosis across the country through the Brighter Tomorrow grant.
The goal of the grant is provide individuals with MS with goods or services (valued at up to $1000.00 per recipient) to improve their quality of life by enhancing safety, self-sufficiency, comfort, or well-being.
Recipients of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Brighter Tomorrow grant have received car repairs, ramps, wheelchairs, walkers, eyeglasses, computers, appliances, televisions, furniture, therapeutic equipment, hobby supplies, retreats, and various home modifications.
To qualify, a person must be 18 years of age or older and diagnosed with MS, or the parent of a minor child diagnosed with MS, and be a permanent U.S. resident. They must not have any other means of fulfilling the need they express.
Applicants are asked to provide basic personal and financial information, and to write a brief essay of 100 words or less to describe how the grant would help them have A Brighter Tomorrow.
If you would like to apply for a Brighter Tomorrow grant, simply fill out our online application, print an application, or call 888-673-6287 to receive an application by mail.
For further information on the Brighter Tomorrow grant, call our Program Services Department at 1-888-MSFOCUS or you can contact us by email: support@msfocus.org.
- Partially funded through a charitable donation from the Bayer Foundation.
Each year the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation makes dreams come true for individuals with multiple sclerosis across the country through the Brighter Tomorrow grant.
The goal of the grant is provide individuals with MS with goods or services (valued at up to $1000.00 per recipient) to improve their quality of life by enhancing safety, self-sufficiency, comfort, or well-being.
Recipients of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Brighter Tomorrow grant have received car repairs, ramps, wheelchairs, walkers, eyeglasses, computers, appliances, televisions, furniture, therapeutic equipment, hobby supplies, retreats, and various home modifications.
To qualify, a person must be 18 years of age or older and diagnosed with MS, or the parent of a minor child diagnosed with MS, and be a permanent U.S. resident. They must not have any other means of fulfilling the need they express.
Applicants are asked to provide basic personal and financial information, and to write a brief essay of 100 words or less to describe how the grant would help them have A Brighter Tomorrow.
If you would like to apply for a Brighter Tomorrow grant, simply fill out our online application, print an application, or call 888-673-6287 to receive an application by mail.
For further information on the Brighter Tomorrow grant, call our Program Services Department at 1-888-MSFOCUS or you can contact us by email: support@msfocus.org.
- Partially funded through a charitable donation from the Bayer Foundation.
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Reply #1 07/22/08 9:07pm
What if my $15,000 a year disability does not provide enough for "luxuries" like glasses?? I really need new ones... -
Reply #2 07/22/08 10:13pm
ep, I understand. I suggest to apply, and might even include your Rx, and the cost. Be aware can only apply and receive once in one's lifteime. Mention the words optic neuritis as damaging your eye sight, too. There are thousands that apply each year, and only a few awarded, so be aware that applying does not mean receiving, unfortuantely - but I always advise to apply because they got to give it to somebody...I think thye give out several - just not to every applicant. Leanna -
Reply #3 07/22/08 10:15pm
Also be aware that some state nchapters of the NMSS have technology assistance grants for items like glasses, etc. You might call your state chapter, 1-800-fightms to ask. My state gives each person up to 300 per year for things of this nature. -
Reply #4 07/24/08 3:58am
Thanks for the info Leanna I am going to look into this! -
Reply #5 07/24/08 12:22pm
THANKS FOR THE INFO...YOUR SO INFORMATIONAL TO US..
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