B Strong B Rich Fund supports young Berks County residents affected by cancer with direct financial assistance for expenses insurance does not cover during diagnosis or recovery.
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Application cycle end)
Funding Amounts: Financial assistance for expenses not covered by insurance
Summary: The fund helps Berks County residents under 30 who have been diagnosed with or are recovering from cancer pay expenses not covered by insurance.
Key Information: This is direct financial assistance for individuals, not research or broader project funding.
The B Strong B Rich Fund, administered by Berks County Community Foundation, provides financial help to young Berks County residents affected by cancer. Its purpose is to address expenses that insurance does not cover during a cancer diagnosis or recovery. Support centers on individuals’ personal financial needs rather than research or a broader project program.
The foundation classifies the program as a Field of Interest Fund serving Berks County, with interests in Health and Human Services and Individuals in Need. Its focus is the gap between the expenses people face and the costs covered by their insurance.