Small Comforts Foundation has three ongoing programs which include our Comfort Gift Program, Comfort Closet for Hospicare Program and our Family Assistance Program.

Comfort Gift Program  
This program allows anyone on a limited budget living with a Chronic Illness to apply to SCF for an item that will make a difference in their daily life and in some way raise their morale or quality of life. Examples of items that have been granted include TV's, Air Conditioners, Medical Supplies, Computers, Furniture, Appliances and Personal Care Items.

"I want to let you know how beneficial The Small Comforts Foundation has been to the patients of Ithaca Dialysis over the years. As you know, dialysis patients suffer many major and minor problems related to their chronic condition. The assistance given by Small Comforts makes these problems more tolerable. A walker can keep them mobile, a recliner helps those who can’t sleep in a bed. An air conditioner is of great comfort to a person that doesn’t regulate their body temperature adequately. A DVD player provides a diversion. I know firsthand how grateful the patients are. Certainly, I and my staff also appreciate everything Small Comforts does for our clinic and the community in general. Thank you again."

Robert A Hesson, MD; Medical Director, The Ithaca Dialysis Clinic.

Comfort Closet for Hospicare
This program allows Hospicare nurses to apply to SCF for items that they feel will make a difference to their patients. These would include items that are over and above the usual things that Hospicare provides for their patients. Items such as Special Foods, Recliners, Medical Equipment, Juicers, Air Conditioners are some of our previous requests.

Margie Vohris Family Assistance Program
This program was named for one of our previous Board Members who passed away from Breast Cancer. This program allows people to apply to SCF for help with various family situations that result from a family member having a serious and chronic illness. Monetary grants are never given, but in some cases we will work with a supplier of a service to provide help with payment. Payment is always made directly to the supplier.