For the past few years, we have been able to financially assist some area families with expenses pertaining to the loss of their child. For full disclosure, we are a small organization that has now begun the process of "sunsetting" after nearly 20 years. This means that we will no longer be accepting new monetary donations after 2025. However, we have a financial plan in place that will utilize the funds we currently have until they are completely utilized for their specified purposes. Therefore, each request is handled on a case-by-case basis and no set amount can be guaranteed.
If you are a bereaved family who has suffered this devastating loss or you know of a family that may need our financial assistance, please print out and complete this Financial Assistance Request Form. Then, attach the completed form to an email back to us for our review and consideration.
Expenses our organization financially assists with include:
- Services, funerals, or burials
- Small headstones
- Cremations
- Urns, Niches, flowers, or memorial jewelry (ashes)
To adhere to our mission, the Criteria for a financial gift from the Josh Rojas Foundation is:
- Sudden, unexpected death of the child, who is age 21 or below
- Family must reside in New York State (Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse area)
- Any financial gift will be sent directly to the funeral home or monument provider chosen by the family