Marjorie Ann Bennett Legacy Support Program
Honoring the legacy of Marjorie Ann Bennett through compassionate care, practical support, and recovery assistance for individuals and families navigating cancer treatment.
Providing temporary support for essential daily living needs during treatment and recovery.
Application Opens May 25 - Deadline August 31, 2026
**The applicants are from the State of Indiana**
Majorie Anne Bennett Biography
MARJORIE ANN BENNETT, affectionately known as “Star” and “Granny Star”, was born on March 18, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Colston Red Washington and Cassie Mae Virginia Jones. Star departed this life on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
STAR attended Richmond Community Schools and graduated from Richmond High School in 1966. When she joined the workforce, she worked for several years in the service industry, and later she worked for the Indiana State Highway Department; consequently, she retired from Richmond State Hospital after 20 years of service.
STAR was full of life and zest, while bringing warmth and happiness to everyone. She especially loved her fur babies, Rocky and Lil Bit, shopping, and dancing at family events. She cherished spending quality time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren while creating lasting memories. Star had a profound influence on many
lives and truly was a beacon of light and a shining Star. One of her favorite expressions was, “I Just Want To Be Real”.
STAR loved her family and was deeply rooted in her faith. At an early age, Star accepted Jesus Christ and was a member of the Original Church of God. In her later years, she was an active member of New Beginnings of Life Ministries under the
pastoral leadership of Pastor Cassandra A. Brown. She was born again and baptized in Jesus’ name on April 18, 2021. She found strength in fellowshipping and praising God. Her beautiful voice blessed many as she enjoyed singing the gospel. One of her favorite hymns was “Walk with Me, Lord.”
The Heart Behind the Legacy
Marjorie Ann Bennett was a woman whose life reflected compassion, resilience, strength, and unwavering care for others. Her legacy continues through the mission of Beauty for Ashes Foundation — ensuring that individuals and families facing the challenges of cancer treatment receive support, dignity, and compassionate assistance during difficult seasons of life.
The Marjorie Ann Bennett Legacy Scholarship was created in her honor to help relieve the emotional and practical burdens that often accompany treatment and recovery. Through companion care, non-medical support, and assistance with daily living needs, this initiative exists to remind individuals that they are not alone in their journey.
Her legacy is one of love in action — serving others with grace, compassion, and hope.
How We Help
Companion Care
Providing compassionate support and presence during treatment and recovery.
Daily Living Assistance
Helping ease everyday burdens such as meals, transportation, and essential support services.
Recovery Support
Temporary assistance designed to help individuals focus on healing and wellness.
Family Relief
Supporting caregivers and families navigating the emotional weight of cancer care.
Application & Eligibility
Because resources are limited, applications are reviewed through a structured and compassionate assessment process designed to prioritize individuals experiencing the greatest level of demonstrated need.
Our goal is to ensure that support is distributed fairly, responsibly, and with dignity to those facing significant treatment-related hardships.
Eligible Applicants:
Applicants may be eligible for support if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
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Currently undergoing active cancer treatment
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Recovering from recent cancer treatment or procedures
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Experiencing treatment-related physical limitations
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Requiring temporary non-medical support services
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Experiencing financial hardship related to treatment or recovery
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In need of short-term assistance with essential daily living activities
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Immediate family members or caregivers applying on behalf of a loved one receiving treatment
Types of Support That May Be Available:
Support services may include limited short-term assistance such as:
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Companion care support
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Non-medical home care assistance
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Meal preparation or meal assistance
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Transportation assistance for treatment-related appointments
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Essential household support services
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Temporary recovery support
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Wellness and emotional support resources
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Assistance with essential daily living needs
Support is generally provided for a temporary period of approximately 6–8 weeks, depending on program capacity, urgency of need, and available funding.
Application Review Process:
Applications are reviewed using a compassionate needs-based rubric system to help ensure fair and equitable consideration.
Factors that may be considered during review include:
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Current treatment or recovery status
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Financial hardship
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Level of daily living support needed
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Household and caregiving responsibilities
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Availability of existing support systems
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Medical-related limitations impacting daily functioning
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Overall urgency and severity of need
Completion of an application does not guarantee assistance, and support is based upon funding availability, program capacity, and eligibility determination.
Required Documentation:
Applicants may be asked to provide supporting documentation, including but not limited to:
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Proof of treatment or medical verification
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Identification
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Proof of hardship or financial need
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Referral from a healthcare provider, social worker, or community organization
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Supporting documentation related to the requested assistance
Our Commitment
Beauty for Ashes Foundation is committed to serving individuals and families with compassion, dignity, respect, and care throughout the application and review process.
We understand that asking for help can be difficult, and our mission is to help lighten the burden during challenging seasons of healing and recovery.
