The Habbert family established this fund as a memorial to their daughter. The Fund, which concentrates it’s giving in the greater Cincinnati area, primarily provides assistance to families with children with disabilities to enable the children to remain in the home. Assistive devices and equipment can be part of the assistance and awards typically range from $
500 to $2,500. This program is a funding source of last resort.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Process
The Fund is restricted to families with children with disabilities. Efforts are concentrated in the greater Cincinnati area, which includes several counties in northern Kentucky, although there is no defined geographical restriction on where gifts can go. Applicants must demonstrate that they have made efforts to obtain funding elsewhere. There are no stated financial requirements, but need is taken into consideration when awards are allotted. Actual applications are only accepted from local non-profit organizations and an individual must apply through such an organization. Awards are made once a year. The application deadline is in the spring. A Northern Kentucky resident must apply through Redwood whose
Assistive Technology Resource Guide link: Beth Joanna Habbert Memorial Fund
Categories: Private funding, Private funding: Local