Mary Baker Eddy felt those who are earnestly seeking healing in Christian Science should be able to receive skilled Christian Science nursing care, even if they are unable to pay the full cost.

Therefore, when Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association was founded, a benevolence fund was established so that Christian Scientists could provide financial support to ensure the availability of Christian Science nursing care for all those in need.

Because of generous donors, patients may apply for financial aid if they are unable to pay all or part of their nursing costs.

“How do you think you would feel if you were about to retire, and someone told you that a debt…you owed for a long period of intense nursing care would be provided for by the generosity of donors? … I am more than just grateful.”

—From a Patient Who Received Benevolence Assistance