The Young Women’s Fund
Sharsheret’s Young Women’s Fund is designed to provide a grant to people
facing breast or ovarian cancer who have non-medical emergency financial needs that are a result of their diagnosis.
Sharsheret’s Young Women’s Fund has specific eligibility guidelines and other requirements. This is a ONE time grant assistance for up to $1,800 for a bill OR $1,000 towards childcare or housekeeping. The vendor will be paid directly for the bill OR you will receive a check for childcare or housekeeping.
The following will help you decide if you are eligible for participation.
Who Qualifies for a Subsidy?
In order to be eligible to receive a subsidy, you must:
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Be diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer and undergoing active treatment
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Be able to provide a letter indicating your Jewish identity
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Be a mother of children younger than 18 years old in your home
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Be a current resident of the State of Florida
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Be 45 years of age or younger