My Sistah’s Pink Journey (MSPJ) provides temporary assistance to women (in the Metro Detroit area) who are experiencing financial distress as a result of breast cancer treatment. Our financial award giving cycle is from October-March as long as resources are available. We understand the difficulties women face due to the side effects of treatment. They may not be able to work and can be overwhelmed by their bills. It is our mission to help alleviate some of their financial burden. Below are some areas in which we are able to help. If you are seeking assistance you must contact your social worker at the hospital in which you are receiving treatment. All other questions can be emailed to info@mspjourney.org
Eligibility/Criteria
- Patient must be in active treatment (chemotherapy, radiation) for breast cancer or within two months of completed treatment* (*hormone therapy is not considered active treatment)
- Patient must complete and submit (via caseworker) MSPJ Grant Application, including all required information, documentation and signatures
- All bills submitted for consideration must include the breast cancer’s patient name on the account
- Supporting documentation may be submitted as proof of extenuating circumstances
- Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis
- The award period for the grant is October 1st– March 1st as long as funding is available
- The applicant cannot receive additional assistance within one year of receiving a MSPJ financial grant
Allowable (Living Expenses) Grant
- Mortgage: The mortgage bill must include the breast cancer patient’s name on the account
- Rent Payments: A current lease which includes the breast cancer patient’s name on the lease
- Car Payments: The car payment bill must include the breast cancer patient’s name on the account
- Child Care Payments: Statement/bill from the childcare provider that includes the name(s) of the patient’s children/dependents
- Utility (Gas, Electric, & Water) Payments: The utility bills must include the breast cancer patient’s name on the account
- All awarded grants will be paid directly to the applicant’s creditor
Please Note:
- MSPJ reserves the right to contact the patient and hospital staff to verify the accuracy of the information provided
- Incomplete or expired applications will not be processed
- Approval of the grant is made by the MSPJ board members
- Please allow 14 days from the date the completed application is received by MSPJ for processing. Remember, a confirmation of a received application will be sent by a MSPJ staff member. If a confirmation email is NOT received, your application will not be marked as submitted.
- Once an application has been submitted by the social worker, MSPJ will provide status updates to the patient.