Local Resources for Diabetes Financial Help

Finally, for help in financing some of the many expenses related to diabetes, you may also want to seek out available local resources, such as the following charitable groups:

• Lions Clubs International, which can help with vision care
  
  
• Rotary Clubs, which provide humanitarian and educational assistance
  
  
• Elks Clubs, which provide charitable activities that benefit youth and veterans
  
  
• Shriners, which offer need-based treatment for children at Shriners hospitals throughout the country
  
  
• Kiwanis Clubs, which conduct fund-raising events and projects to help the community and especially children
  
  
• religious organizations
  
  

In many areas, nonprofit or special interest groups such as those listed above can sometimes provide financial assistance or help with fund-raising. In addition, some local governments may have special trusts set up to help people in need. You can find out more about such groups at your local library or your local city or county government's health and human services office.

Note: This information was accurate as of August 2004. Contact each organization directly for the most up-to-date information.

source: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/financialhelp/index.htm