Maria’s Love Foundation

A grant application is available for families struggling to pay medical bills. Maria's Love Foundation is a Brooklyn 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Antri Orfanos in memory of her mother, Maria Papanikolaou, who died of melanoma. The organization aims to ease the financial burden of medical expenses for families affected by serious illness. It connects with local churches, hospitals, and organizations to identify families in need and provide assistance to the best of its ability. Its stories feature people and families coping with conditions including multiple sclerosis, autism, and neurological disorders. The foundation also holds events to raise funds for families facing medical expenses.