Kelley Therapeutic Shoe Fund Grant

The Kelley Therapeutic Shoe Fund, established by Jane Kelley through the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, provides financial assistance for therapeutic shoes to eligible elderly or disabled residents of Berkshire County, MA. Grants typically range from $100 to $500 and are aimed at those whose shoe needs are not covered by insurance. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a financial need and be advised by healthcare providers regarding their footwear requirements.

The Therapeutic Shoe Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation was established by Jane Kelley to fund therapeutic shoes to eligible elderly or disabled Berkshire men and women. To be eligible, applicants would need shoe adjustments to prevent pressure areas caused by foot deformities, for instance, and advised by healthcare providers that they would benefit from receiving therapeutic shoes and should be able to demonstrate needing financial assistance to obtain them.
Awards
Grants will generally range from $100-$500. Payments will be made directly to the therapeutic shoe vendor.

Eligibility

Elderly or disabled men and women who are residents of Berkshire County, MA and in need of therapeutic shoes that are not covered by insurance.Applicants should verify that their therapeutic shoes would not be covered by insurance.Individuals who have received support from the fund may reapply no fewer than two years from the date of their previous grant.