Mission: The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund helps families caring for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and injuries. We provide financial assistance for needs not covered by insurance, respite programs, and non-cash items to families in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware; we advocate for and provide education and information to families nationwide. Social workers, case managers, and healthcare professionals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware request assistance on behalf of patients and their families. The Fund generally processes requests for assistance within 24 to 72 hours. Financial assistance is in the form of direct payments to vendors, ensuring patients' eligibility for assistance and avoiding the misappropriation of funds.

Results: The Fund has assisted approximately 24,000 families since 1976.We help keep the lights on, fill the oil tank, pay the rent, purchase handicap equipment, and provide relief to families with respite events and at the holidays.

Target demographics: families caring for children with serious illnesses, injuries and disabilities

Direct beneficiaries per year: approximately 1390 families who requested our assistance

Geographic areas served: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware for assistance programs; nationwide for advocacy, education, and information

Programs: Direct Financial AssistanceNancy and David Ward Adaptive Assistance ProgramHoliday Adopt-a-Family ProgramFamily Fun Days