Financial Assistance for Families Facing Medical Crises

At Community Benefit Tree, we recognize that a medical crisis can bring not only emotional and physical challenges but also significant financial strain. Our mission is to provide short-term financial assistance to families during these difficult times, helping them maintain stability and focus on healing. We offer support for essential expenses such as medical bills, housing, utilities, transportation, and groceries, ensuring that families have the resources they need to navigate their journey toward recovery.

Financial Support During a Medical Crisis

At CBT, we understand that when a family is hit with a medical crisis, it can feel as though everything is
turned upside down. The emotional and physical toll can be overwhelming, and the financial burden can
make it even harder to cope. That’s why providing financial support to families facing these challenges is
one of our core missions.

We are committed to helping families navigate through tough times by offering short-term financial
assistance and the right tools to ensure families remain sustainable during a medical crisis. No one should
have to struggle alone, and if you’re facing a difficult medical situation, CBT is here to help.

Financial Assistance can be provided to the following requests (but are not limited too):

Medical bills, not covered by insurance, submit itemized medical bills
Mortgage/rent payments due monthly
Utilities
Phone bills
Mechanical repairs to your vehicle, no body repairs
Car payments due monthly
Cable/Internet bills
Credit card bills can be paid only if used for recipient’s medical and living expenses- with
itemized receipts
Handicap vehicle
Repairs to home
Fuel for vehicle – in the form of gas gift cards
To purchase groceries you will need to request store gift cards
Pre-approval is needed for non medical request

Any other requests outside of the ones mentioned above must be considered and approved by The Community Benefit Tree’s Review Board.

Just a Reminder:
To maintain staying on the right path to sustainability you will need to not make the following unnecessary
purchases: New House, Vacations- unless a special circumstances, New Vehicle, Remodeling of house- accept
handicap accessibility, Big Purchases, etc… BE CAREFUL OF EMOTIONAL SPENDING!

In order to get financial assistance you will need to fill out the application…click below to download application .

If you have any questions please contact our office at (920) 422-1919.

Voucher Program

Support for Families in Medical Crisis — Thrift Store Voucher Program

If your family is facing a medical crisis, we understand that the challenges go far beyond treatment and recovery. Simple needs like clothing, bedding, or kitchen essentials can quickly become overwhelming when you’re dealing with hospital bills, time off work, or the emotional toll of illness.

Our Thrift Store Voucher Program is here to help.

Through this program, your family can receive free vouchers to shop for essential household goods, clothing, and everyday necessities at our Life’s Celebration Center Thrift Store—at no cost to you. Whether you’re caring for a child in treatment, recovering from surgery, or simply trying to get through each day, this program is designed to ease the burden and offer support with dignity.

You’ll be able to choose the items your family needs most, in an environment that respects your privacy, your preferences, and your strength.

👉 To apply for this program, please fill out the application above.

🌟 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program

Standing Together Through Medical Crisis and Hardship

Program Mission:

To bring hope and practical help to local families facing medical crises or financial hardship by activating the power of community—neighbors helping neighbors.

How the Program Works:

❤️ Community-Funded Support

The program is funded through donations from individuals, businesses, churches, and local groups who want to make a direct impact. These funds go toward:

Medical bill relief (hospital payments, treatments, prescriptions)
Emergency transportation costs
Essential living needs (groceries, utilities, rent/mortgage assistance)
Basic household items (via vouchers to our thrift store)

❤️ How Neighbors Can Help

We make it easy—and meaningful—for you to help a neighbor in need. Here’s how you can get involved:

Read Their Stories
Learn about local families currently facing medical crises. Each story gives insight into their situation and the challenges they’re navigating.
Review Their Needs
See a breakdown of the specific funding needs each family has—whether it’s a medical bill, prescription, rent assistance, or utility payment.
Choose a Bill to Fund
Pick the bill you’d like to pay. You’ll know exactly where your money is going and how it’s making a difference.
Click to Pay
Make your donation directly by clicking on the bill. Your support goes straight to the provider or to meet that family’s specific need.
Can’t Decide? Give to the Basic Needs Fund
If you’re not sure which family or bill to support, simply click the “Basic Needs Fund” button. This pooled fund ensures that families get help with urgent medical expenses and essential living costs—right when they need it most.

Your contribution—no matter the size—helps relieve the burden for families struggling under the weight of a medical crisis.
This is neighbors helping neighbors in action.

🧡 Together, We Can Bridge the Gap

One act of kindness. One bill paid. One neighbor lifted up.
This is what community looks like.