Women of Virtue Financial Assistance Fund

 The Financial Assistance Fund was established to assist individuals, primarily women, experiencing major health issues-related to heart disease and/or breast cancer, as well as family and youth crisis/assistance.

• In December 2002, Women of Virtue established the WOV Financial Assistance Fund.  This Fund was established to financially assist individuals, primarily women, who are going through financial hardships due to major illnesses and/or family crises.  It was inspired by the struggle of WOV's CEO's godsister.  Realizing that no matter what your occupation, when certain illnesses befall an individual finances can be a major problem and a hindrance to full physical and emotional recovery due to the stresses that develop because of the lack of.
• For many Americans the inability to afford comprehensive healthcare insurance or short-term disability insurance during a major medical experience creates a variety of hardships for families.  Financial obligations are increased, while income is decreased, during these times of illness or crisis.  Women of Virtue wishes to do its part in helping to alleviate some of that hardship by providing financial assistance.  Women of Virtue will partner with local medical establishments, such as the Lombardi Cancer Institute, Howard University and other organizations such as human service departments, churches etc., and be a resource to those who may need some financial assistance during their recovery period.  In 2004 we assisted 3 individuals; in 2005 we assisted 1 individual; in 2006 we assisted 1 individual that was previously assisted in 2004 and 1 other-total 2 for 2006; and thus far in 2007 we have assisted 1 individual in 3 areas of need and we have shared our applications with many to pass on to those they feel are in need.
• CRITERIA FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
  • (1)  Must submit a fully completed WOV Financial Assistance Request Application.  With this application, official documentation of your illness/treatment (from your physician and/or service provider) and/or crisis (from a referral/written testimony and/or service provider).
  • (2)  The financial assistance request can only be for groceries, household utility bills (can include auto or health insurance premiums), medical bills, prescriptions, childcare, and in extreme family crisis, for clothing.
  • (3)  The requested assistance amount will not exceed $200 for one month.  If approved to receive assistance consecutively for 2 months, the requested assistance amount will not exceed $200 per month.  You can only receive assistance for one assistance period (which comprises of 1 month or 2 months consecutively) per year.
  • (4)  After receipt of the request application and all required paperwork, the Financial Assistance Board will make a determination to approve or deny the request.  If approved, the monies will be paid directly to the creditor or provider of service.  If denied, a letter will be forwarded to the applicant with an explanation.

POTENTIAL RECIPIENTS:

If you feel you qualify for assistance or know of someone who does, please download the financial assistance application, complete it fully and mail it to our office.

WANT TO DONATE TO WOV'S FUND:

Your continued support of this worthy endeavor is greatly appreciated.  Please make your tax-deductible contributions to WOV, Inc., P.O. Box 513, Temple Hills, MD 20757.