Assisting our Community
HU Medical Student Assistance
Family Assistance
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To apply for food or transportation family assistance, click the button below. Please note that due to changes in University policy we can no longer directly assist with rent or bill payment. Please note this is for "Emergency Only" type of assistance. Priority is given to those receiving care at Howard University Hospital. However, others may apply if referred by their provider. Applications can only be accepted at a maximum of 3 times per year per family, and a annual maximum amount of assistance will be determined by the staff. Documentation of need may be requested. Contact hupeds@howard.edu with questions.
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Latest Community Projects
Winter Donation Event
On February 8, 2025 the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc of Prince Georges County held a donation and education event- Go Red for Heart Health. They collected hats, gloves, socks, pajamas, gift cards and books for children with sickle cell disease. Many boxes and bags were collected and distributed. Look our for this year's event February 7th. Thank you Top Ladies!
Prince Georges Church of Christ Annual MS/Sickle Cell Fundraiser Event
Staff from Howard University and Rana Pediatric Fund volunteered at this event on October 18, 2025 in Landover and Rana Pediatric Fund received a very generous donation!
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SCANCA Holiday Party
Staff from Howard University and Rana Pediatric Fund volunteered at the holiday party for persons with sickle cell disease held in Northeast DC on December 6, 2025 by the Sickle Cell Association of the National Capital Area. ​
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LIFE with Sickle Cell Disease (Learning Is Fundamental for Everyone)
In 2020, despite the pandemic we started a book drive funded by our LIFE project. New and gently used book donations were collected as well as new books purchased around the theme of sickle cell disease and covid. This project was continued post-covid and books are being regularly distributed to children with sickle cell disease and their siblings. Click above for more information.
Rana Pediatric Fund provides child and family assistance in the form of gift cards to assist with food and transportation. When funding is available we also do food deliveries of healthy foods. Periodically throughout the year the Fund distributes items such as school supplies, bags, medical journals, water bottles, holiday gifts, and more.