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National Programs and Services

Our member charities currently provide the following programs to give employees access to nationwide programs and services.

ALS Respite Care Grant Program
This program provides assistance for respite care to family caregivers of ALS patients. We offer grants of up to $1,500 per family per year to provide the caregiver some regular interval of renewal—for business or social activities, a weekend getaway, or even to get a full night’s sleep. Our goal is to allow the caregiver to briefly rejuvenate themselves and return refreshed to this often overwhelming responsibility.

American Lung Association's Better Breathers Club
Better Breathers Club offers patient-centered, community-based educational opportunities and support to those with chronic lung disease and their families. The first step to living with lung disease means learning about lung disease.  Join the thousands of others with chronic respiratory disease accross the country who participate in the American Lung Association Better Breathers Clubs.  These support groups meet regularly to learn about tips and techniques to better manage their disease.  Questions about Traveling with Oxygen or Pulmonary Rehabilitation? COPD or Asthma?  Talk to others who might have the same questions, share stories of support and help, and connect with those in your community with chronic lung disease. 

To find a club in your area, visit the Lung HelpLine website to learn more. There is an interactive map that will help you locate a local group. Call the American Lung Association Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNGUSA.

MS Society Offers Free Financial Planning
Are you staying up late worrying about your mortage, bills, or changing your job? The Multiple Sclerosis Society can help ease some of your worries.

The Society plans to offer free financial advice to its members and has enlisted more than 600 financial advisors across the country to participate in this initiative. Advisors will offer free financial resource via phone on more than 15 specialties, including retirement planning, health insurance, legal issues, employment issues, and budgeting.