How We Help

How We Help

The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) is committed to providing assistance to patients of all ages throughout New England who have fallen on financial hardships as a result of a cancer diagnosis. JAF understands that crucial living expenses are not put on hold because of a diagnosis, and JAF’s variety of assistance programs are specifically targeted to help patients who are struggling to make ends meet.

Because patients and families must often devote all of their energy and resources towards battling the disease, the Foundation helps alleviate financial and emotional stress by providing grants to assist with rent/mortgage payments, utilities, and other household expenses. This relief allows the Foundation’s grant recipients to focus on their fight against cancer and not on the financial distress that comes with it.

How to Apply

Grant applications must be submitted through our online application system by a social worker, patient navigator, resource specialist, or other similar role.  Patients should contact their healthcare professional for assistance in completing an application.   Healthcare professionals who are new to working with the Joe Andruzzi Foundation should email grants@joeandruzzifoundation.org for information about our programs and a link to the application system.

How Does JAF Select Its Grant Recipients?

All Joe Andruzzi Foundation Financial Assistance Program grant applicants must complete an online application through a social worker, resource specialist, patient navigator, or healthcare advocate. Applications must be submitted directly to the JAF by one of these types of healthcare professionals through our online portal. Once received, each application is vetted by JAF’s Financial Assistance Program Committee who confirms validity/eligibility and assesses/determines the grant amount. During normal processing periods, a final decision is typically reached within 3-5 weeks of receipt of the application, and distributions are mailed to the patient via checks written directly to the service providers for which the grant is serving. It is important to understand that funding is not guaranteed.*

*Approval Rate for 2021 Grant Submissions: 97% approval, 2% incomplete, and 1% declined

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