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

Rolling

$100–$500 per award; paid directly to vendor

Supports elderly or disabled Berkshire County, MA residents needing therapeutic shoes not covered by insurance.

--- ## Description The Kelley Therapeutic Shoe Fund provides financial assistance to elderly or disabled residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts who require therapeutic shoes that are not covered by insurance. The fund is designed to help individuals who need shoe adjustments to prevent pressure areas caused by foot deformities, as recommended by a healthcare provider. Grants are intended for those who can demonstrate financial need, and payments are made directly to the therapeutic shoe vendor. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $100 to $500. - Payments are made directly to the therapeutic shoe vendor. - Applicants may reapply no sooner than two years after receiving a previous grant. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be elderly or disabled men or women residing in Berkshire County, MA. - Applicants must require therapeutic shoes not covered by insurance. - A healthcare provider must advise that the applicant would benefit from therapeutic shoes (e.g., to prevent pressure areas from foot deformities). - Applicants must demonstrate financial need. - Previous recipients may reapply after a minimum of two years from their last award. --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the [PDF application form](https://d2dyaz9s1qqs45.cloudfront.net/documents/Kelley-Therapeutic-Shoe-Fund-Application.pdf). - Submit documentation showing: - Residency in Berkshire County, MA - Status as elderly or disabled - Healthcare provider’s recommendation for therapeutic shoes - Proof that shoes are not covered by insurance - Demonstration of financial need - Payments, if awarded, are made directly to the shoe vendor. --- ## Additional Information - The fund supports only those who meet all eligibility criteria, including financial need and a healthcare provider’s recommendation. - Grants are not provided for shoes covered by insurance. --- ## External Links - [Kelley Therapeutic Shoe Fund program page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/kelley-therapeutic-shoe-fund) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org) - [Application form (PDF)](https://d2dyaz9s1qqs45.cloudfront.net/documents/Kelley-Therapeutic-Shoe-Fund-Application.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|----------------------------------------------| | Email | info@berkshiretaconic.org | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Address | 800 North Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257-9503 | | Contact Page| [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Kelley Therapeutic Shoe Fund

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