Kylie joined the Work Proudly Program hoping to find a healthier and more sustainable career after years of working as a hairstylist left her vulnerable to infections and financial setbacks. Today she has a new job, stronger confidence, and the peace of mind that comes with stability and benefits.
Read MoreFor 47 years, Jamila has faced the daily challenges of living with cystic fibrosis. Thanks to an Extended Hospital Stay Grant from Claire’s Place Foundation, she was able to cover her rent during a difficult season of hospitalizations and focus on her recovery.
Read MoreWhen four-year-old Amora was hospitalized for cystic fibrosis complications, her self-employed parents suddenly faced the loss of income and mounting bills. Thanks to an Extended Hospital Stay Grant from Claire’s Place Foundation, they were able to keep their home secure and focus fully on Amora’s care and recovery.
Read MoreWhen Ariana was hospitalized for 15 days due to complications from cystic fibrosis, her single mom Joy faced the impossible challenge of caring for all three of her children while keeping up with bills.
Read MoreWe support many families that have more than one child with cystic fibrosis.
Read MoreEmmberlynn spent the first 6 months of her life in the hospital
Read MoreA view from inside an extended hospital stay
Read MoreWelcome to the CF community Lincoln ~ we are here to support you and your family
Read MoreThank you to Human I-T.org for partnering with us to bring much-needed technology to our Work Proudly Program Participants.
Read MoreClaire’s Place Foundation will pilot the Work Proudly program from July 2020 to June 2021, serving individuals with CF or caregivers of children with CF. Work Proudly will help participants identify potential careers, cover the cost of certificate job training, and provide them with tools and equipment for remote work.
Read MoreWe think it’s important to show you where your donations are going and who every dollar impacts.
Read MoreThe Emergency COVID-19 Fund will address the need in our CF community to cover costs of food insecurity, extensive medical and prescription drug co-pays during this pandemic due to isolation or loss of income.
Read MoreNow it’s time to do the real work; the work that makes you proud of your life. Now, it’s time to take action. Now it's time to move forward, to protect and support our precious community.
Read MoreClaire’s vision and mission to help people living the day to day with cystic fibrosis is being realized in large and small ways across the country. This mother’s responses to our post-grant follow up tells her family’s story and how much the support meant to them.
Read MoreThe inspiration behind Stella Grant’s beautifully decorated hospital room in the movie Five Feet Apart was Claire Wineland’s passion. Claire was all about creating safe and comfortable spaces in hospitals, mainly her own hospital room.
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