Apply For Assistance

How to Apply

For more information regarding family eligibility and application guidelines click HERE

All applications are reviewed and individually considered by Shadow Jumpers on a rolling basis.

Shadow Jumpers reserves the right to make selections and decisions based on factors it deems appropriate and in the best interest of the organization. Those factors may include but are not limited to cost, logistics, budget, timing, quality, and impact of experience. Not all requests will be approved.

Accepted families may be asked to provide Shadow Jumpers with more detailed information before continuing in the application process.

Application Timeline

Step 1

The first step is to determine eligibility (See application eligibility HERE).  If the criteria are met, click on the “APPLY” link (at the bottom of this page).

Step 2

Please fill out our application form in its entirety. It is encourage to provide as much detail as possible to every answers, A Partially completed application may impact your request timeline.

Step 3

Within two weeks of submitting your application a Shadow Jumpers representative will contact you via email to let you know

  • That your application cannot be completed at this time and why

  • Your application will be reviewed by our board of directors and any additional information Shadow Jumpers may need

Step 4

A phone or virtual interview may be requested prior to presenting your application to the board.

Step 5

The Shadow Jumpers board reviews applications four times a year; January, April, July and November. Listed below are the upcoming dates for each meeting and the date applications must be submitted by for review at each meeting.

Board Meeting Application Deadline

November 14th October 31st

January 16th January 2nd

April 17th April 3rd

July 17th July 3rd

Craig Leppert * Kristen Wheeden * Allison Stuhlsatz * Colleen McKillop

Ginger Gonsalves * Raaj Kapoor * Addy Griffiths

Note: Board meeting dates are subject to change based on availability of the board members.

Application deadline dates are final. No exceptions will be made.

Step 6

In the event that your application is approved by the board, a Shadow Jumpers team member will notify you via email along with any next steps in the execution process. A phone call or virtual meeting may be requested. In the event your application is denied, you will be notified by email. In both cases, please allow 7-10 days to hear from Shadow Jumpers.