Emergency Fund

Financial hardships can occur at any time. The Emergency Fund branch of the Jett Giving Fund is available throughout the year to families impacted by Duchenne.

Additional Information

The Emergency Fund provides financial support to qualifying families and individuals impacted by Duchenne living in the United States. This fund allows Jett Foundation to help families quickly and is flexible to address each family’s individual need.

Benefits include:

  • Food insecurity 
  • Utility payments 
  • Rent or mortgage payments 
  • Other

Applications are now open and will be accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis. If you have additional questions, please email [email protected].

Support for New York Families

Suneel’s Light Foundation brings hope to families facing Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in the entire state of New York through Jett Foundation’s Emergency Fund. Their generous, newly launched “Brighter Days Community Support Fund” will be administered by Jett Foundation via the Emergency Fund and provides emergency funds for essential needs like rent, food, medical care, grocery assistance, and more during unforeseen hardships. This critical support empowers families throughout the entire state.

Our Impact

October 20, 2025
Thanks to the incredible support of Jett Foundation’s donors and community partners, the Gushis are celebrating the delivery of their brand-new accessible van – a life-changing gift that opens the door to countless new experiences.
September 4, 2025
The Gardiner family of Ellijay, Georgia, welcomed a new chapter of independence and joy with the delivery of their brand-new accessible vehicle on July 26th, made possible through Jett Foundation’s Accessible Vehicle Fund.
July 15, 2025
Mason, Blake, and the entire Rider family are eager to take on the world with this new set of wheels.
July 15, 2025
From shocked to a sigh of relief, the Mattzelas now look forward to countless family adventures.
July 10, 2025
The Goss family feel a sense of open world and many more opportunities.
June 26, 2025
The Arizona family can now look ahead to family functions, Christmas, traveling, and making more memories with their boys.

Thank you to our Jett Giving Fund Sponsors:

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of our Jett Giving Fund programming, please email [email protected].

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Your gift helps Jett Foundation provide programming and opportunities, such as Camp Promise, to many families impacted by Duchenne muscular dystrophy each year.

Accessible Vehicle Fund Applications Open