BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Alyssa’s Angels was founded in May 2004 in honor of Alyssa Cantaffa. Alyssa was born perfectly healthy. At three weeks of age she developed a cough that changed her life. Alyssa had an illness called Pertussis also known as whooping cough. Her doctors gave her a fifty percent chance of living. It is a true miracle that she is alive today. The illness has left Alyssa mentally and physically challenged.
MISSION
Alyssa Angels is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of Alyssa’s Angels is to assist children with disabilities and their families lead happy and productive lives. We wish to help lessen the financial burden by providing funding for therapeutic recreation and medical equipment. We also support non-profit organizations helping children with disabilities.
VISION
Alyssa’s Angels will be recognized as one of the most compassionate and caring organizations providing assistance to children with disabilities and their families.
GUIDELINES
Alyssa’s Angels will provide support to individuals up to twenty–one (21) years of age with disabilities and their families as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. Types of support include, but are not limited to therapeutic recreation and medical equipment. Unrestricted support is not generally provided, however each applicant will be reviewed on an individual basis. We will also support non-profit organizations.
Both families and organizations will need to demonstrate a significant financial need in order to receive a grant from Alyssa’s Angels. Individuals may require to furnish tax returns and other financial records for review.
GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS
Alyssa’s Angels will support individuals and their families living in Monmouth County, NJ.
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