Helping Hands

Mission Statement

The Helping Hands Program exists for the sole purpose of providing emergency financial assistance to those persons who have been physically, emotionally, and financially affected by a blood coagulation disorder.

Program Goals

Provide funding through grants, fundraising, and direct gifts to address:

• Quality of life issues
• Emergency crisis situations
• Provide assistance that is confidential, minimally invasive, and as uncomplicated as possible

Eligibility and Program Criteria

• The Helping Hands Committee decides if a crisis situation qualifies for support from the Helping Hands fund
• The Helping Hands Committee will not base its decisions on race, religion, or gender
• Eligible for support through the Helping Hands Program is a person with a bleeding disorder or a person financially dependent on the head of a household of a person with a bleeding disorder
• Eligible for support through the Helping Hands Program is a person who lives within the geographical service area of the GHA
• Funding shall not exceed $500 per calendar year per household within the GHA proposed budget
• Funding is provided for emergency crises and/or other medically necessary services or situations
• Committee recommendations will be provided to the applicant and applicant follow-up will be mandatory

Application Process

Applications may be submitted by mail using the Helping Hands application form or over the phone (314-482-5973).