--- title: Jane's Sunshine Fund --- [Skip to content](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund#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) # Foundation Program ![Comunale\_Website\_DataGraphics\_Foundation Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation%20Programs.svg) ### Jane's Sunshine Fund ![janes-sunshine-fund](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Photos%20-%20Programs/janes-sunshine-fund.jpg?width=800&height=540&name=janes-sunshine-fund.jpg) *Each year, we are honored to deliver more than 200 Sunshine Fund grants. These are the moments that remind someone they are seen and loved. This program provides thoughtful, meaningful small grants to individuals and families impacted by cancer — not to pay a bill, but to lift a spirit.*  #### Bringing light to cancer patients through small, meaningful grants. The Sunshine Fund was established in 2012 in honor of Jane Fawcett Comunale. It was created on a simple but powerful belief: that even in the darkest seasons, small moments of joy can make an enormous difference. A Sunshine Fund grant might look like: - a bouquet of flowers delivered "just because." - a gift card to a favorite restaurant for a rare night out. - a DoorDash card for a cozy, effortless evening at home. - a lift chair or adaptive item to make daily life more comfortable. - tickets to the Zoo for an afternoon of family fun and fresh air. - a trip to a museum. - movie theater tickets. - a spa or massage visit to melt away some of the stress that cancer inevitably brings. These are small acts but to someone in the middle of a cancer crisis, they are anything but small. For those facing cancer, please know — you deserve these moments and we want to give them to you.  ### **Support Our Work** Bring a moment of genuine joy to someone who needs it deeply.    [Donate today](https://stephencomunale.org/donate?hsLang=en) ![Comunale\_Website\_DataGraphics\_Foundation Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation%20Programs.svg) ### Related Programs ![Comunale\_Website\_DataGraphics\_Charity Purple](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Charity%20Purple.png?width=100&height=100&name=Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Charity%20Purple.png) ##### Financial Assistance We assist with rent or mortgage payments, utility bills (excluding non-essentials such as cable or internet) and other day-to-day financial needs for families needing extra assistance.  [LEARN MORE \>](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance?hsLang=en) ![Comunale\_Website\_DataGraphics\_Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Partner%20Programs.svg) ##### Renewal Nook The Renewal Nook at Summa Health's Barberton campus is a spa-like sanctuary to help cancer patients focus on something other than their cancer treatment. [LEARN MORE\>](https://stephencomunale.org/renewal-nook?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?hsLang=en) [Partner programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation?hsLang=en) [Sunshine Fund nominations](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund) ##### 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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