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Individuals & Families

I am worried about my benefits.

Will my personal information be shared with program staff?

If I am approved for a scholarship, do I have to re-apply every year?

We will protect your privacy, and all non-relevant personal financial information will not be shared with agency staff. We will share the amount of the scholarship as that will be paid directly to the agency on the individual’s behalf.
In addition, applicants do need to be screened and approved to attend the program for which they are applying. Foundation staff will confirm eligibility with the listed contact details you provide. 

If you are accepted, we will ask you to sign a photo release and, with your permission, would like to share a photo and blurb of the activity/program in which you are participating on our blog page. This will only be done if you consent.

I would like financial assistance to join and participate in a program but I do not see it listed as an option, would you consider other agency services?

I am worried about my benefits.

Will my personal information be shared with program staff?

If I am approved for a scholarship, do I have to re-apply every year?

You will need to re-apply for annual/seasonal programs, i.e. Shelanu, Theater for Action, and NorthEast Activities.
For the POINT community you will receive the scholarship for four years but will need to submit proof of financial need each year. If your financial situation changes and you do not need financial assistance anymore, we will re-distribute to others who could benefit.

I would like financial assistance to join and participate in a program but I do not see it listed as an option, would you consider other agency services?

I am worried about my benefits.

Will my personal information be shared with program staff?

If I am approved for a scholarship, do I have to re-apply every year?

Great question! Please go to our General Inquiries page and reach out to discuss. We are open to adding new services and programs if they are in keeping with our mission and funding guidelines & capabilities.

I would like financial assistance to join and participate in a program but I do not see it listed as an option, would you consider other agency services?

Agency Partners

Funders

Where does my money go?

How do I make a donation?

Helping Hands for Independent Living is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization so every dollar donated goes directly to the program the individual is applying for. So as not to affect individual’s benefits, the check for the scholarship will be written to the agency providing the service but will be flagged for the individual. 

All startup and ongoing costs involving creating and running the foundation are (and will be) absorbed by the Board of Directors.

Where does my money go?

How do I make a donation?

Donations accepted by check or Zelle

Helping Hands FIL
14 Todd Rd
Katonah, NY 10536

Please scan Zelle QR code or send to:

Please mail checks to:

Name: Helping Hands FIL then Zelle Id: Helpinghandsfil@gmail.com

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