--- title: Foundation Programs | Comunale Family Foundation --- [Skip to content](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation#main-content) [![20th Logo Png](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/20th%20Logo%20Png.png?width=687&height=1001&name=20th%20Logo%20Png.png)](https://stephencomunale.org?hsLang=en) - About Us Show submenu for About Us - [Our Story](https://stephencomunale.org/our-story) - [Our Board](https://stephencomunale.org/board-of-directors) - [Our Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Our Programs - [Financial Assistance](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance) - [Holiday Meals](https://stephencomunale.org/holiday-meals) - [Jane's Sunshine Fund](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund) - [Sunshine Bags](https://stephencomunale.org/sunshine-bags) - [Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Partner Programs - [Akron Children's Back to School](https://stephencomunale.org/backpack-program-with-akron-childrens) - [Stephen's Fun Day](https://stephencomunale.org/stephens-fun-day) - [Food Pantries](https://stephencomunale.org/food-pantries) - [Renewal Nook](https://stephencomunale.org/renewal-nook) - [Wig Boutique](https://stephencomunale.org/wig-boutique) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate) - [Ways to Give](https://stephencomunale.org/ways-to-give) - [Stock transfer](https://stephencomunale.org/stock-transfer) - News & Events Show submenu for News & Events - [Recent News](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news) - [The Event](https://stephencomunale.org/the-event) - [Past Events](https://stephencomunale.org/past-events) - About Us Show submenu for About Us - [Our Story](https://stephencomunale.org/our-story) - [Our Board](https://stephencomunale.org/board-of-directors) - [Our Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Our Programs - [Financial Assistance](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance) - [Holiday Meals](https://stephencomunale.org/holiday-meals) - [Jane's Sunshine Fund](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund) - [Sunshine Bags](https://stephencomunale.org/sunshine-bags) - [Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Partner Programs - [Akron Children's Back to School](https://stephencomunale.org/backpack-program-with-akron-childrens) - [Stephen's Fun Day](https://stephencomunale.org/stephens-fun-day) - [Food Pantries](https://stephencomunale.org/food-pantries) - [Renewal Nook](https://stephencomunale.org/renewal-nook) - [Wig Boutique](https://stephencomunale.org/wig-boutique) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate) - [Ways to Give](https://stephencomunale.org/ways-to-give) - [Stock transfer](https://stephencomunale.org/stock-transfer) - News & Events Show submenu for News & Events - [Recent News](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news) - [The Event](https://stephencomunale.org/the-event) - [Past Events](https://stephencomunale.org/past-events) [Apply for Help](https://stephencomunale.org/apply-online-1?hsLang=en) [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate?hsLang=en) ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation%20Programs.svg) ### Foundation Programs The Comunale Cancer Foundation provides cancer support programs for individuals and families across Northeast Ohio. Our programs ease financial burdens, restore hope and bring comfort to those impacted by cancer. We support patients and families with emergency financial assistance, Jane’s Sunshine Bags, holiday meals and Summer Horse Camps for Kids. Every program provides compassionate support, meaningful connection and moments of joy for cancer patients and their families. ![Mid section of man calculating bills on mobile phone-1](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mid%20section%20of%20man%20calculating%20bills%20on%20mobile%20phone-1.jpeg?width=1000&height=667&name=Mid%20section%20of%20man%20calculating%20bills%20on%20mobile%20phone-1.jpeg "Mid section of man calculating bills on mobile phone-1") ##### Financial Assistance   The Foundation provides assistance with rent or mortgage payments, utility bills (excluding non-essential utilities such as cable TV or internet connections) and other day-to-day financial needs determined on a case-by-case basis. Applications are required.  [Apply Now](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance?hsLang=en) ![janes-sunshine-fund](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/janes-sunshine-fund.jpg?width=500&height=338&name=janes-sunshine-fund.jpg "janes-sunshine-fund") ##### Jane's Sunshine Fund Jane's Sunshine Fund provides small moments of joy to those facing cancer and their families. Grants may be used to send flowers, a gift card to a favorite restaurant, tickets to an event or the theatre, a massage and more. Learn more and nominate a recipient. [Nominate Someone](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund?hsLang=en) ![Meal Delivery Program Volunteers 1,200 x 700 px 800x540](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Meal%20Delivery%20Program%20Volunteers%201%2c200%20x%20700%20px%20800x540.jpg?width=800&height=540&name=Meal%20Delivery%20Program%20Volunteers%201%2c200%20x%20700%20px%20800x540.jpg "Meal Delivery Program Volunteers 1,200 x 700 px 800x540") ##### Holiday Meals  We deliver nearly 200 meal kits between Thanksgiving and Christmas so that families battling cancer have a complete meal to share. We believe that no one should spend the holidays worrying about what's for dinner. Learn more about the program.  [Learn More](https://stephencomunale.org/holiday-meals?hsLang=en) ![Comunale_bags_800x540](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Comunale_bags_800x540.jpg?width=800&height=540&name=Comunale_bags_800x540.jpg "Comunale_bags_800x540") ##### Sunshine Bags Sunshine Bags are given to newly diagnosed cancer patients at the beginning of their treatment at our local partner hospitals. They are filled with comfort items to help bring a sense of calm and comfort and a little sunshine on those early days of treatment  [Learn More](https://stephencomunale.org/sunshine-bags?hsLang=en) ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Partner%20Programs.svg) ##### Partner Programs In addition to our Foundation-led programs, we work with regional partners to provide additional support to cancer patients and families. [Learn more about our partner programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation?hsLang=en) ![Copy of 411971388_765998448905584_8816036718905481645_n](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20411971388_765998448905584_8816036718905481645_n.jpg?width=480&height=556&name=Copy%20of%20411971388_765998448905584_8816036718905481645_n.jpg) TESTIMONIAL ##### Moments of joy show someone cares "Thank you for the tote bag and many goodies you enclosed. Being remembered at a time like this puts a shining spot on knowing someone cares and has you in their thoughts. The work you all are doing for cancer patients is admirable." — Cancer patient and Sunshine Bag recipient  [Support our work](https://stephencomunale.org/donate-online/?hsLang=en) ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation%20Programs.svg) ### FAQs ###### Do your services cost anything? Thanks to the generous support of our dedicated donors, and our longstanding community relations, we are pleased to provide programs and services at no cost to our applicants and participants. ###### Where are you located? We are based in Akron, Ohio (Summit County) but our grant giving and programming reach into Medina, Portage, Stark and Wayne counties. ###### How do I contact someone about my application or a general question? Reach out to us anytime at [info@stephencomunale.org](mailto:info@stephencomunale.org) or 234.706.2052. ##### About [Board of directors](https://stephencomunale.org/board-of-directors?hsLang=en) [Our story](https://stephencomunale.org/our-story?hsLang=en) [Contact us](https://stephencomunale.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) ##### Get Help  [Apply for help](https://stephencomunale.org/apply-online-1?hsLang=en) [Our programs](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation) [Partner programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation?hsLang=en) [Sunshine Fund nominations](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund?hsLang=en) ##### Donate [Donate online](https://stephencomunale.org/donate?hsLang=en) [Transfer stock](https://50797683.hs-sites.com/stock-transfer?hsLang=en) [Ways to give](https://stephencomunale.org/ways-to-give?hsLang=en) ##### News & Events [The Event](https://stephencomunale.org/the-event?hsLang=en) [Past Events](https://stephencomunale.org/past-events?hsLang=en) [Recent news](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news?hsLang=en) ![Comunale Foundation Logo - white](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SAC_LOGO_White.png?width=150&height=125&name=SAC_LOGO_White.png "Comunale Foundation Logo - white") P.O. 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