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The Friends Foundation will accept written requests from nursing centers, community nonprofit groups, individuals over the age of 55 who require nursing care or their caretaker or party responsible for the management of their affairs, and students of any age desiring to enter a field of study for geriatric care. Requests must clearly state the need, the dollar amount being requested, and what other foundations, groups, or individuals that have also been contacted regarding the need. |
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All requests for assistance must include proof of residency in the greater Dripping Springs area. Requests must further include the applicant's physical address and mailing address, home and work telephone numbers, fax number, and e-mail address. |
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All requests for assistance must include a copy of the applicant's most recent tax return. No applicant will be considered if their Area Median Income exceeds the level defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) as “low income” or “very low income” for the Austin/San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area as adjusted annually by HUD. |
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All requests for assistance will be kept confidential unless the applicant directs otherwise in writing to The Friends Foundation. |
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The maximum amount of assistance to any one individual or their immediate family in any six month period will be $2,500. |
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Requests for financial assistance by students entering into a geriatric program of study must be accompanied by a letter of acceptance into such program. Student applicants must sign a loan document in which they agree to work in a skilled nursing facility for a period of time to be agreed upon by The Friends Foundation and the student applicant. Financial assistance will be awarded without regard to the applicant's race, religion, gender, creed, or sexual orientation. Family members of The Friends Foundation directors are not eligible for such financial assistance. |
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Examples of items and services that The Friends Foundation will consider funding are:
- Retrofitting of homes
- Hearing aids
- Groceries
- Medication bills
- Eyeglasses and exams
- Denture and dental care
- Loans to students for geriatric studies
- Wheel chairs, shower chairs, bedside commodes, walkers, crutches and other necessary devices not covered by Medicaid or Medicare
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