Healthcare:
Treating Childhood Health Needs
- What it is: The Community Foundation manages several funds to help families with children who are unable to pay for care for catastrophic illness or disfigurement.
- Who's involved: Three committees make decisions regarding the disbursement of funds from the Arthur O. & Clara Schlegel Fund, Jess's Sunshine Fund and the Dental Treatment Fund. As always, the recommendations of the committees are subject to approval by the Community Foundation's board of directors.
- Objective: To help families with children with unmet healthcare needs.
| Measurements and Results by Fiscal Year | Number of children and families helped | Type of assistance rendered | Number of applicants |
| 2003 |
8
|
medical expenses, leg prosthesis, respite care, medical bed, van conversions |
8
|
| 2004 |
15
|
medical expenses, stairlifts and other home modifications, van conversions |
17
|
Berks County Community Foundation - PO Box 212 - 501 Washington St., Suite 801 - Reading, PA 19603-0212
610.685.2223 - fax: 610.685.2240 - email: info@bccf.org