Grants & Charities

Want to know more about how charities help in funding a Cubby Bed?

This article will discuss all you need to know about charities and how to successfully work with them. Included in this article are the following:

• How does grant funding work through charities?

• What charities have Cubby Beds worked with? How can I find a charity?

• What are the things to consider when reaching out to charities? 

• Alternative fundraising Ideas

Typically, grants are funds given by government agencies, foundations, or other organizations to fund specific projects, programs, or activities. They are usually given to nonprofit organizations like charities and may be used to support research, education, special needs communities, etc. 

Charities are whom we can partner with and it is best to reach out to them to assist you in funding a Cubby Bed!

Great news! Locating a charity that you can work with is EASY!

To get started, please refer to the list of charities below that we have successfully worked with or been recommended. Simply click on the link for each charity to learn more about their services and contact information.

✅ Accessia Healthcare - Helps cover medical bills/fees

✅ Angelman Syndrome Foundation- Nationwide foundation that helps children with Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neuro-genetic disorder 

✅ Apply for Help - Modest Needs® grant

✅Great Nonprofits- Search by city and state

✅Kids Mobility -based in Denver but serves the US

✅ Make a Wish Foundation

✅ MEC Disabilities - Apply for Adaptive Medical & Nonmedical Equipment for anyone 21 years of age or younger residing in the United States

✅My Gym Foundation- a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping children with disabilities and those struggling financially by awarding critically needed gifts of equipment and services

✅ Oracle Health Foundation  -If you are interested in pursuing this resource, please ask Cubby Beds for a quote before reaching out to this foundation.

✅ Sunshine Foundation -Sunshine Foundation answers the dreams of children, ages 3-18, who have severe or profound physical/developmental/intellectual challenges or trauma from physical/sexual abuse, and whose families have limited income.

✅ UHCCF- Their mission is to significantly enhance the clinical condition or quality of life of children covered under a commercial health insurance plan and who are 16 years old or younger living in the United States.

✅ HealthWell Foundation- Reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases

✅ The Arc - 730 state and local chapters. Works in coalition with other disability, civil rights, and human services groups.
✅ Easterseals - Leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services.
✅ United Cerebral Palsy - Promotes independence and inclusion of people with cerebral palsy, intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities through a network of affiliates and partnerships.

⭐️ An additional resource for caregivers please click here → Parent to Parent. Their mission is to support the national network of Parent-to-Parent programs that provide access to emotional support for families of individuals with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs.

✅ Do your research:  Be sure to record helpful information for your partner charity. This includes application guidelines and required documents for fund approval.

✅ Call or Email: It's a good idea to call or email the appropriate contact person for the most up-to-date information on funding guidelines and application information.

✅ Follow Instructions: Be sure to follow any instructions closely, especially deadlines. Charities typically require a quote or an invoice from us. We’d be glad to provide you with those documents. Send us an email at hello@cubbybeds.com.

Have some challenges working with charities? We got you!

If the option of reaching out to charities won’t work, there are several ways in which you can raise funds for a Cubby Bed. Please see below for some effective fundraising ideas. 

✅ Church donations: Speak to your pastor or church volunteer about what is needed for you to raise a fund. You can suggest unique ideas such as pledges, fundraising letters, etc. One local church in Bellingham, WA — Christ the King Community Church — has successfully helped a family fund a Cubby Bed.

✅ Local fundraising efforts: A variety of fundraising activities that you can do include book sales, t-shirt sales, board game tournaments, charity theater events, local concerts, etc.

✅ GoFundMe - It is an online fundraising platform for individuals and groups. You create a campaign to tell your story and set a fundraising goal. Then, share your campaign on social media and accept donations through the platform. You can learn more by visiting their website.