Grant Programs for Individuals
Renovation Grants are small grants intended to help eligible individuals create a safer room within an existing home, apartment, or trailer.
Housing Aid Grants are larger grants (amount to be determined) to help eligible individuals purchase safer homes, apartments, and trailers.
We do not currently have any funding available to issue grants. Please check back here at a later time for information on how to apply once we receive funding.
Please note: Initially our grant program will only be available to residents of the United States. We hope to expand our reach in the future.
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- It’s official – Re|shelter now a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization | re|shelter 03-01-2011 at 2:06 am
john
March 4, 2011 at 1:47 pm
i have mcs. i can’t even hold my grandson. i live in the city. actually i live in one room in my home. its a prison without walls. can anyone help me move to the country away from town and chemicals..can anyone help me get a home in the country. i can actually do things if it weren’t for being stuck in a safe room away from people. i love farming but i live in the city with no land to farm. i’m tired of hurting and need some help. unfortunately i can’t work because of my mcs.
m moore
March 18, 2011 at 2:01 am
to john…..
where do you live ?
i may know of an option in nc in the mountains.
Blessing’s,
marie
Kimberly
March 19, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Hey John,
Where do u live?
Nancey
April 9, 2011 at 3:30 am
I would like to be on a list for housing help. I live in Iowa, on a rented farm where city is two fields away(2 city blocks) and a four lane going in on my road by summer. 1st time had aerial spraying last fall. Landlord raised rent. I will be homeless soon. I have SSI&SSD at 700 mnth. I can take care of myself, but not near what is considered normal chemicals. I am in desperate need of housing. I am delighted to find this site for so many reasons. Hi everybody else
Julie Genser
April 12, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Hi Nancey and John,
I recommend you join our Re|shelter Underground Network (RUN) group on Facebook and post a listing there for yourself: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150413784999257. Best, Julie
Rochelle
April 22, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Hi Julie and Team,
I am so pleased to learn that you have attained the ‘ non-profit organization’ status. ‘. I wish that there were something I could do to help you living up here in Canada.
As I read the numerous ,sad stories sent by so many Americans, my heart goes out to them all. I only wish that I were in a financial position to help. Unfortunately, I am struggling to live with MCS myself. The operative word here is “struggling” because it only takes one person… just one person to want to get involved. The one person who helped me has made it possible to undertake one of the recommended protocols to ameliorate the physical condition. At least I have a fighting chance to ‘struggle ‘. For that I am eternally grateful. Having said that, I can’t tell you how much comfort I feel and live with now because of that ONE kind and generous initiative. Someone cared ! Does the expression ‘Pay it Forward ‘ sound familiar ? It rings true for me.
This is what I mean when I say each individual angel can make a difference no matter what or how much they have to contribute. Every little bit counts. Everyone has something to offer…even if it is only kind words, compassion, advice or a shoulder to cry on when things get tough as we know they do.
As a health professional, I am happy to do just that. What I can offer while I follow my own present recovery regimen, is support and encouragement. As my condition permits, I am happy to offer an attentive caring ear and when possible helpful suggestions. I can listen where people need to be heard. And people living with MCS do need to be heard in earnest. Ask me questions and I will tell you no lies – just the truth with a twist of hope, reassurance and humor on a good day.
Until such time that Shelter Angels can be in a position to help individuals like me outside of the US secure safe housing, allow me to help you in that manner. Perhaps for starters, setting up a link through your website might be an idea. .
If you are so inclined, or can suggest another way for me to be of assistance at this time, please feel free to do so.
Wishing you continued success with all related endeavors,
Rochelle
Constance Richards
June 5, 2011 at 5:48 pm
This is my second visit to your site. I will check in periodically to get on the list, when grants become available. I live in a four bedroom remodeled home, that I believe is contributing to my MCS. I have been homebound and isolated for over a year now. This sure is a lonely illness, thankyou all for being here.
Julie Laffin
June 5, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Hi Constance,
I’m so sorry your housing is a problem and the isolation, too. I am living in an agricultural area where the spray is very intense right now and only going to get worse as summer progresses. I usually leave during the worst of it but am not sure I will be able to get away this summer. Do you know about http://www.planetthrive.com? If not, I want to suggest checking it out. It has great information and great people, as well. I don’t know what I would do without my like-minded friends. When I first got sick I didn’t know anyone with MCS and definitely no one who had it in the disabling way I do and I had a hard time even articulating my own experience. No one seemed to know what I was talking about.
warm wishes,
Julie L.
Constance Richards
June 10, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Thankyou Julie for the link to planet thrive, I have never checked out that link. I’m so sorry you have to deal with all the issues that come from all the spraying, my heart goes out to you. I sent for the toxic times magazine recently and found it very helpful, with lots of information in it, the phone number is 406-547-2255,
chemicalinjury@ciin.org (e-mail), ciin.org (web site).
Sincerely Constance
Carrie
June 17, 2011 at 9:54 am
Hi there,
I am so grateful for your organization…. I also experiencing a lot of housing issues because of MCS and lack of money. I am looking to move out of the place I have been staying with family for the past few years and find a place that is safe for me (in Maine). It would be absolutely, positively AMAZING for ReShelter to be able to provide grants to people with MCS looking for housing, even if they are small grants! Do you know when that program may be up and running? Thank you again for all you do!!