Grant Recipients Giving Hope & Making it Happen

Meet some of our wonderful grant recipients

FPOH2019

"The support and assistance I received from Five Points of Hope was more than just financial. With their gift, they also lived up to their name - they gave me hope, and they reminded me that I am not alone." -Lucy

FPOH2019

"Once I started radiation I could finally take stock of my situation and check my insurance and see where things would be. I can tell you, it didn't look real good. Up to this point, I had managed to keep a positive attitude, but the reality soaked in. Being on social security and still having a loan to pay on, I lost my positive attitude. Kristie, my social worker, spoke with us and encouraged us to send in an application. You cannot imagine the joy I felt when she showed me your letter stating that you would be covering these two bills. Thank you is not even adequate, but it sure put a smile back on my face. Thank you and your organization for the work you do."- Joan

FPOH2019

"On my first treatment, my wife Rhonda needed to cash in cans and bottles for gas to make that first trip (to Ann Arbor). At the same time our electricity was about to be turned off. We didn't know how we would get through this maze. Then, along comes our social worker. With her pen in hand, she took away many of our burdens. It took some stress away. We still have a long road ahead of us. Our finances are so limited. Thank you and this blessing you have given us." - Dave Rhonda (pictured); Dave (deceased, inner photo)

Grant Recipient Application Information

The Five Points of Hope Cancer Care fund assists Michigan residents diagnosed with cancer and facing financial difficulties. Approved grants can help cover debt, including healthcare costs, prescriptions, utilities, rent, and other expenses. This helps the recipient focus on healing without the added stress of unpaid bills.

Financial Assistance is granted and executed based on the following:

Grant Eligibility

To qualify for assistance, any individual seeking assistance must meet the following criteria:

  • The individual seeking assistance must have been diagnosed with cancer.
  • Financial assistance is needed due to the diagnosis.
  • The individual seeking assistance is a Michigan resident.
  • Grants are limited to a maximum of $500 per recipient, per year.

Application Requirements

  • All requests must be submitted by a licensed social worker or medical professional on behalf of the individual seeking assistance.
  • Our volunteers are unable to communicate directly with the individual seeking assistance; all communication must go through the submitting professional.
  • The submitting professional is responsible for verifying the individual seeking assistance's financial need before applying.

Application Review & Bill Payment

  • Grant decisions will be emailed to the requesting social worker or medical professional.
  • Approved funds are paid directly to service providers and cannot be issued to the individual seeking assistance.
  • Applications are processed on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, depending on available funding.

Important Notes

Five Points of Hope is a 100% volunteer-run organization. To help us serve as many individuals as possible, please carefully follow the eligibility criteria and application process.

How to Apply

Direct correspondence with individuals seeking assistance is not permitted.

Licensed social workers and medical professionals may request an application and full criteria list by emailing grants@fivepointsofhope.com.