Financial Aid

Availability of aid

Christian Scientists are happy to pay for the dedicated work of Christian Science practitioners and Christian Science nurses. However, sometimes these bills, especially bills for nursing, can be larger than one can reasonably afford.

The Christian Science National Benevolence Fund

The objective of the CSNBF is to help make Christian Science nursing costs affordable for anyone in Canada who is relying on Christian Science for healing. Funds may also be available if a patient cannot afford the cost of Christian Science treatment or to support any other costs that would dissuade an individual from relying on Christian Science. Applications can be made through their site at www.csnbf.ca.

Ruth Upjohn Fund

The Ruth Upjohn Fund is to benefit elderly and/or incapacitated Christian Scientists by way of assisted living accommodation, health care convalescence, assistance with the activities of daily living and/or other purposes consonant with the spirit and intention of the gift. Applications can be sent to Benevolence Committee, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 196 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5R 2N5. Envelopes should be marked “Confidential”.

Helen Schmidt Fund

The Helen Schmidt Fund is available to send needy Christian Scientists to Sharon House. Funds are limited, and inquiries and applications can be sent to Benevolence Committee, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 196 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5R 2N5. Envelopes should be marked “Confidential”.

Beatrice Hamilton Young Fund

This fund is to benefit senior Christian Scientists in need of financial assistance. Funds are limited, and inquiries and applications can be sent to Benevolence Committee, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 196 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5R 2N5. Envelopes should be marked “Confidential”.