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

Photo of Brinkley family as they celebrate their new safe and accessible van
May 6, 2026
Ayden and his family look forward to outings and navigating life safely thanks to an accessible vehicle.
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.

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].