[Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org)

Rolling

Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000; payment is made directly to vendors.

Supports Berkshire County, MA women with cancer by covering essential living expenses during treatment.

Applications must be submitted by a client advocate on behalf of the patient.

--- ## Description The fund provides direct financial support to women residing in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, who are living with cancer and experiencing financial hardship. Grants are intended to help cover critical day-to-day living expenses—such as transportation, housing, utilities, food, childcare, and insurance payments—so recipients can focus on healing. The program works closely with social service agencies and relies on a community referral network to identify and assist eligible women promptly. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000. - Payments are made directly to the vendor (e.g., utility company, landlord, childcare provider) rather than to the individual recipient. --- ## Eligibility - Women residing in Berkshire County, MA, who are currently living with cancer and experiencing financial need. - Applications must be submitted by a client advocate (such as a social worker or healthcare provider) on behalf of the patient. - Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: - Childcare - Housing or utility costs - Transportation - Food - Insurance payments - Other costs that support healing in a supportive environment - The fund and the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation do not support organizations that discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or religious belief. --- ## Application Process - Contact a client advocate (such as a social worker at a cancer center or hospital). - The advocate will submit the application on behalf of the patient. - Applications are reviewed promptly—often with decisions made within hours and payments issued within a week if approved. - For assistance, applicants are encouraged to connect with the Community Referral Network. --- ## Additional Information - The fund is endowed to provide ongoing annual support. - Over 98% of donations go directly to services for the women supported. - The fund also offers health coaching and support programs in partnership with local cancer centers. --- ## External Links - [Grant Guidelines and Application Information](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/denise-kaley-fund-for-berkshire-county-women-with-cancer) - [Program Overview](https://berkshiretaconic.org/denise-kaley-fund) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Homepage](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Organization | Phone | Email | |------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------| | Sue Budz, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C | Oncology Social Worker | Phelps Cancer Center, Berkshire Health Systems | 413.443.6000 | [sbudz@bhs1.org](mailto:sbudz@bhs1.org) | | General Inquiries | - | Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation | 413.229.0370 | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) |

Denise Kaley Fund for Berkshire County Women with Cancer

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