APPLY
TODAY!
ELIGIBILITY.
To be eligible for financial assistance, you need to meet the following requirements:
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INCOME
Applicants must provide evidence to verify their gross yearly income. Acceptable forms of verification include at least three bank statements, one week of pay stubs, W2 forms, or signed earnings statements from their employer.
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Eligible individuals must earn between $33,950 and $75,000 per year. Couples seeking joint home care services can have a combined income of up to $150,000 per year.
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For couples applying for financial aid together, only one person needs to apply on behalf of both individuals. They can select the "couples care" option in the application below. In this context, a "couple" refers to individuals whose income is combined through legal marriage. In any other situation, individuals must apply and verify their income individually.
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AGE
Applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. For applicants aged 17 or younger, we will assess their parents' combined income to determine eligibility.​
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NEED FOR CARE
Each applicant is required to submit a doctor's release/referral confirming their need for home care services.
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INSURANCE
Applicants with insurance are urged to apply. While having private or work insurance does not disqualify you, it may affect the amount of assistance the charity can provide for home care services. If your insurance doesn't cover home care services, your fund allocation will not be affected.
PROCESS.
Step 1: Each application undergoes review by a dedicated board member to ensure accuracy and validity.
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Step 2: Once validated, Sunshyne Charities notifies applicants of the awarded amount.
Step 3: Applicants then contact any Home Care Agency in Thurston County to register for services.
Step 4: Agency will verify funds with Sunshyne Charities and will receive the full amount awarded for the year.
Step 5: Allocation of funds to provide care is determined by the agency. (Alternatively, home care agencies may apply for funds on behalf of a client. )
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Step 6: A designated representative would submit the required information.
Note: Sunshyne Charities cannot guarantee a specific number of home care visits or hours per year. Awarded funds are contingent upon availability, with rates varying among home care agencies.