If you or a loved one faces the difficult decision between funding medical necessities and life necessities, we may be able to offer assistance. It's unacceptable for anyone to choose between paying for everyday living expenses or paying for essential medication to preserve a family member's life. This application includes medical, demographic, and parental/guardian details, as well as additional forms that require your signature.
In instances where resources permit, we extend grants tailored to alleviate non-medical financial burdens, encompassing essential expenses such as housing payments, utilities, and sustenance provisions.
We request you complete the application in its entirety to facilitate effective communication and support for you and your family. Please submit the application via email or mail it to the address provided below.
BEFORE YOU APPLY ...
Know your financial plan!
At SabesWings, we review all applications during the fourth week of every month. Once we receive a completed application accompanied by supporting documents and bills, our team will contact you to schedule a phone interview. Please note that we do not pay same-day or same-week bills. We do not cover bills that have gone into collections.
If you meet the necessary criteria, grant allocation can be provided as early as 14 days after approval.
Learn more about the application process and get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
SabesWings does not provide legal and medical support or direction.
FAQs
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The amount of assistance you receive from SabesWings Nonprofit Grant Assistance can vary based on several specific factors related to your situation. Here’s a detailed explanation:
If these criteria are not meant, grant assistance will be denied.
Factors Influencing Grant Amounts from SabesWings
Nature of the Need: SabesWings grants are designed to help families who are facing the difficult decision between funding medical necessities and life necessities. The nature and urgency of your needs, whether they are related to housing, utilities, food, or transportation, will significantly influence the amount of assistance provided.
Eligibility Criteria: Your eligibility is determined by the specific circumstances detailed in your application. This includes medical, demographic, and parental or guardian information. Ensuring that you meet the criteria set out by SabesWings is crucial for determining the grant amount.
Resource Availability: The total amount of funding available to SabesWings at any given time can affect the grant amounts. When resources permit, SabesWings aims to extend grants that alleviate non-medical financial burdens effectively.
Application Completeness: The thoroughness and accuracy of your application can impact the grant amount. A complete application that clearly outlines your needs and situation helps SabesWings to allocate the appropriate amount of assistance more efficiently.
Extent of Non-Medical Financial Burdens: The specific non-medical expenses you are facing, such as housing payments, utilities, food, and transportation, will be considered. The more comprehensive and well-documented your financial burdens are, the better SabesWings can tailor their assistance to meet your needs.
Financial History: List of incoming financial support including but not limited to company payroll, government and social security assistance, other grant receipts, income from spousal support, spousal income, child support, GoFund Me or like minded campaigns, and in general other funding being paid through multiple resources from foundations. SabesWings reserves the right to request accurate and up to date income history before granting assistance.
Examples of Grant Variations
Housing Payments: Assistance for housing may vary depending on your rent or mortgage costs. SabesWings may provide a grant that covers a portion or the entirety of your housing payments for a specific period.
Utilities: Utility assistance can include covering essential services such as electricity, water, and heating. The grant amount will depend on your monthly utility bills and the duration of assistance required.
Food and Sustenance Provisions: Grants for food can vary based on family size and specific dietary needs. SabesWings aims to ensure that no family member has to compromise on nutrition due to financial constraints.
Transportation Costs: Assistance for transportation can include costs related to public transportation, vehicle maintenance, or fuel. The amount provided will be based on your regular transportation needs and the associated costs.
To determine the exact amount of assistance you can receive from SabesWings, it’s essential to complete the application thoroughly, providing detailed information about your medical and non-medical financial needs. By doing so, SabesWings can effectively assess your situation and provide tailored support that addresses your specific burdens, ensuring you do not have to choose between essential living expenses and critical medical care. Submit your application via email or mail to the address provided to begin the process of receiving support from SabesWings.
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Our grant team looks specifically at the cancer diagnosis with time-stamped documents of any current or past treatments, doctor notes, and any outstanding expenses. We may ask for income statements and proof of unemployment in the direct cause of medical needs, and or care.
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SabesWings covers but is not limited to paying: rent/mortgage, medical bills, electricity bills, propane/gas. As of July 2024 SabesWings will no longer be paying transportation bills.
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Once both your application with supporting documents and the HIPAA form has been submitted, our team will contact you within 15 business days for an interview and the next steps. All bills must be verified before grant assistance can be provided. If you meet the necessary criteria, grant allocation can be provided as early as 15 days after approval.
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No. We pay the billing source directly.
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Although credit statements show debt, we do not reimburse the patient or credit card service. We pay only to the original collector (medical groups, gas company, loan company…etc ) or third-party collection group associated with the original bill.
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No. At this point, SabesWings does not lift the need for vehicle payments, repairs, or transportation needs.

SabesWings seeks billing statements as evidence of financial distress stemming from Medical Financial Toxicity experienced by yourself or a family member.
SabesWings does not provide legal and medical support or direction.
When applying for grant assistance from SabesWings, it is expected that you furnish all bills that require financial aid and upload them onto our secure portal. Our team reviews all bills submitted during the initial application process before awarding grant assistance. Kindly note that applicants are allowed to apply only once per year.
Both forms must be completed when applying for assistance.
If you are unable to find the answers to your questions when applying in our FAQ’s please email us at: info@sabeswings.org
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