Sister-Bear, a tax-exempt non-profit foundation, is dedicated to the following mission: Sister-Bear Foundation’s mission is to provide access to adaptive fitness and wellness resources for mobility-impaired adults recovering from neurological accident or illness to improve their health, functionality, independence and quality of life.
Instructions for Financial Assistance Application:
To apply for financial assistance from the Sister-Bear Foundation, please complete and submit the application along with the required documents. Applications for Grant Funds are reviewed by the Sister-Bear Foundation Grants Committee on a quarterly basis. Grant funds are awarded based on availability of funds and at the sole discretion of the Sister-Bear Grants Committee and Sister-Bear Board of Directors. All applicants will be contacted following review of their application.
Eligibility:
Details:
The following are expenses considered for, but not limited to:
Wheelchairs | Bath / Shower Chair |
Wheelchair Accessory or Modification (i.e.: SmartDrive) | Wheelchair Lifts |
Vehicle Modifications (i.e.: hand controls, lifts) | Driver Evaluations & Training |
Specialty Beds & Mattresses | FES Equipment |
Home Medical Supplies (i.e.: catheters, adult diapers, mattress pads) | Patient Lifts |
Home Modifications (i.e.: ramps, bathroom, hallway, etc.) | Prescription Medications |
Therapeutic, Medical and Rehabilitation Services (i.e.: Voice therapy, Occupation, Physical, Aquatic, Equine, Massage, Rolfing, Acupuncture, etc.) | Travel Expenses incurred to travel to Therapeutic, Medical and Rehabilitation Services (i.e.: gas, hotel, food, etc.) |
Service Animals (i.e.: Service animal, training) | Support Groups for Caregivers |
Walker/Cane | Counseling / Mental Health Therapy |
Expenses Not covered by this Grant are, but not limited to, the following:
Computer | Cell Phone |
Living Expenses (i.e.: Rent, Utilities, etc.) | Mileage |
Required Documents:
Please contact Sister-Bear Grants Committee Chair, Tracey Kilburn, at grants@sister-bear.com with questions concerning the application process.