Rent Assistance

In 2002, a group of passion filled volunteers saw a grave need in their community to offer assistance to cancer stricken families and individuals whose lives were being turned upside down financially and emotionally. CAN was formed to help neighbors and friends through the most difficult times anyone could imagine. Facing a world of unknowns and forced to make life changing medical decisions, as well as dealing with mounting pressures of everyday living expenses, CAN helps, when there is no where else to turn. Financial Assistance:  In order to be eligible for financial assistance from the Cancer Alliance of Naples (CAN), you must: * Currently be in treatment for either chemo or radiation or in the care of Hospice * Be able to provide proof of residency in Collier or Lee counties for a minimum of one year( bring copy of lease, tax return or other validation) * Meet certain financial income requirements, (bring paycheck stubs, SSDI letter, or other proof). Please note that revenue from all family members must be included in household income * Provide photo identification (Such as driver's license or passport) * Fill out the application for Beneficial Aid * Have your physician fill out his/her portion of the Physicians Verification Form Once Chemo or radiation treatment has ended, CAN is not able to assist you financially any further. The only exception to this if the applicant has been placed in the care of Hospice. CAN Assists with the following types of bills: * Rent or mortgage payments-if another person's name other than your spoiuse is on the lease, CAN will pay 1/2 of your share; if another person's name is on the mortgage where are living, CAN will pay 1/2 of your hare. If the other person's income is included in your assistance application, however, CAN will pay the full share. * Utility Bills- electricity and water * One Phone bill- either land or cell, your choice-if in another's name, CAN will pay your share. * Car payments, emergency car repairs and insurance for one car, - if in another's name, CAN will pay your share. * Food and Gas cards CAN is not able to pay the following bills:  * No medical or pharmaceutical bills * No credit card bills * No tax bills * No entertainment bills ( DirecTV, Comcast, Netflix) * No condo or neighborhood association fees, or master fees * No home or health insurance All submitted bills are paid by check and mailed directly to the landlord or company.  When you have completed your application, please call 239-643-4673 to make an appointment to sit down with one of their staff and review your application.