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CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
Provides co-payment assistance for chemotherapy and targeted treatments to insured individuals who are covered by Medicare or private insurance. Patients must meet certain financial and medical criteria and must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Covered conditions may change, so please check website for current fund status.
Financial Assistance Co-Pays Co-Pays Adults National
African American Breast Cancer Alliance
The AABCA is dedicated to providing hope, awareness, education, emotional and social support to breast cancer survivors, their family members and the community. Information and action is particularly important because Black women tend to have more aggressive breast cancers at younger ages and benefit from earlier detection and aggressive treatments.
Breast Cancer Adults National
American Brain Tumor Association
Goal is to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their family.
Brain Cancer Glioblastoma Support Groups Adults National
American Cancer Society
A nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Has online searchable resource database where you can search for numerous types of assistance (financial help, support groups, screenings, etc.).
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American Head and Neck Society
The single largest organization in North America for the advancement of research and education in head and neck oncology
Head and Neck Cancer Adults National
American Psychosocial Oncology Society
The mission of American Psychosocial Oncology Society is to advance the science and practice of psychosocial care for people with cancer.
Adults National
American Thyroid Association
Focuses on thyroid biology and the prevention and treatment of thyroid disorders through excellence and innovation in research, clinical care, education, and public health.
Thyroid Cancer Adults National
American Urological Association Foundation
Supports and promotes research, patient/public education and advocacy to improve the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of urologic disease.
Prostate Cancer Adults National
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Provides hope and support to those who are touched by cancer. Any children (0-19) currently in treatment, living in the state of Illinois or being treated at one of the nine major Chicago area hospitals with pediatric oncology departments qualifies for their services. Also serves some Illinois hospitals outside the city of Chicago, as well as Illinois patients who are hospitalized out of state.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Food Utilities Wish Fulfillment Children Regional
Black Womens Health Imperative
The Black Women's Health Imperative is dedicated to promoting optimum health for Black women across the life span - physically, mentally and spiritually.
Black or African American Adults National
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
BCAN's mission is to increase public awareness about bladder cancer; to advance bladder cancer research; and to provide educational and support services for the bladder cancer community.
Bladder Cancer Adults National
BMT InfoNet
The mission of BMTInfoNet is to provide emotional support and credible information to people facing a bone marrow, peripheral stem cell or cord blood transplant, so they can take a more active role in decisions affecting their health and treatment.
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Breast Cancer Alliance
Mission is to fund innovative breast cancer research and to promote breast health through education and outreach.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Adults National
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The mission of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. Currently, over 90 cents of every dollar donated goes to breast cancer research and awareness programs.
Breast Cancer Adults National
BreastCancerTrials.org
BreastCancerTrials.org is a non-profit service that is dedicated to providing accurate information about breast cancer clinical trials. Our patient-centered website includes trials funded by the National Cancer Institute, public research foundations, and the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Adults National
Fight Colorectal Cancer
Promotes research for better screening, diagnosis and treatment and encourages policy changes through grassroots campaigns.
Colorectal Cancer Adults National
Cancer and Careers
Cancerandcareers.org informs more than 120,000 visitors per year, providing essential tools and information for employees with cancer. They offer a comprehensive website, free publications, career coaching, insurance information, and a series of support groups and educational seminars for employees with cancer and their healthcare providers and coworkers. Also, offers a free résumé review service and a micro-grant program to help pay for professional development opportunities to build new skills.
General Cancer Insurance Young Adults Workplace Issues Young Adults National
Caring Ambassadors Lung Cancer Program
The Caring Ambassadors Program, Inc. (CAP) is a nonprofit, umbrella organization that establishes, oversees, and supports the work of disease-specific programs. The two current programs are the Caring Ambassadors Lung Cancer Program and the Caring Ambassadors Hepatitis C Program.The Caring Ambassadors Program recognizes that different diseases present very different challenges. Therefore, each division’s activities are tailored to meet disease-specific challenges. Each disease-specific program is spearheaded by a Program Director under the guidance of the Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board.
Lung Cancer Adults Regional
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Provides patient support (including patient matching program and helpline), education, research and advocacy. Offers Blue Hope Financial Assistance Fund and Screening Support which can help patients in active treatment with a grant of $200 or low- or no- cost screenings, such as colonoscopy or fecal immunochemical test (FIT).Blue Hope Financial Assistance Fund and Screening Support - Program offers low- or no-cost screenings, such as colonoscopy or fecal immunochemical test (FIT),
Colorectal Cancer Financial Assistance Screening and Prevention Patient and Peer Matching Colostomy COVID Utilities Housing Adults National
Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
An independent, non-profit patient advocacy organization dedicated to supporting every person with cutaneous lymphoma by promoting awareness and education, advancing patient care and facilitating research.
Lymphoma Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Adults National
Livestrong Fertility
Help cancer survivors access discounted rates on fertility preservation services. The LIVESTRONG Foundation offers donated fertility medications and discounted sperm, embryo and egg freezing services through a national network of reproductive clinics and sperm bank partners. These network members agree to directly discount their services for approved applicants.
General Cancer Young Adults Fertility Young Adults National
GIST Cancer Research Fund
The Mission of the GIST Cancer Research Fund: 
* To create funding to support research which is vital to the long-term survival of those coping with GIST.
* To provide patients and practitioners with more data on GIST.
* To provide information about GIST to the international community.
* To influence the U.S. Legislature in implementing policies towards coverage of oral drugs.
* To work side-by-side with medical facilities, creating GIST tumor tissue banks locally and internationally.
* To provide support for patients and families coping with GIST.
* To fund further research that creates methods of early detection for GIST
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Adults National
GIST Support International
GIST Support International (GSI) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that reaches out to GIST patients and their families and friends to provide education and support. GSI promotes and encourages ongoing research in the quest for a cure for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Adults National
Foundation for Women's Cancer
Works to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment; also supports research and training.
Cervical Cancer Vaginal Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer Endometrial Cancer Adults National
Head and Neck Cancer Alliance
Mission is to advance prevention, detection, treatment and rehabilitation of oral, head and neck cancer through public awareness, research, advocacy and survivorship. Offers a Gas Card Program ($50) to help with transportation costs to and from treatment.
Head and Neck Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Adults National
International Myeloma Foundation
Improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure.
Multiple Myeloma Adults National
Joe's House
An online lodging resource for cancer patients and their families who must travel away from home for medical treatment. The site lists thousands of lodging facilities near cancer treatment centers and hospitals that cater to patients. Joe’s House’s website offers discounted lodging options for patients; it does not provide financial assistance.
General Cancer Lodging Adults National
Kidney Cancer Association
Funds, promotes and collaborates on kidney cancer research projects, educates physicians and patients about kidney cancer, and advocates at the federal and state level on behalf of patient interests.
Kidney Cancer Renal Cell Cancer Adults National
Kidney Cancer Canada
Kidney Cancer Canada is a charitable patient-led support organization established to improve the quality of life for patients and their families living with kidney cancer. Kidney Cancer Canada advocates for access to new treatments, provides support and information to patients, funds much-needed kidney cancer research, and works to increase awareness of kidney cancer as a significant health issue.
Kidney Cancer Renal Cell Cancer Adults National
Leukemia Research Foundation
Offers a one-time grant to eligible leukemia patients living in Illinois or within 100 miles of Chicago. Also provides patient education and support programs with no geographic restriction.
Leukemia Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Acute Myeloid Leukemia Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Housing Medication Fundraising Resources Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults Regional
Life Raft Group
The mission of the Life Raft Group (LRG) is to ensure the survival of GIST patients while maintaining the quality of their lives. To accomplish this mission, the Life Raft Group devotes its efforts to five major program areas: Research, Treatment Surveillance, Information & Support, Patient Outreach & Assistance, and Advocacy.
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Adults National
Light of Life Foundation
The mission of the Light of Life Foundation is to improve the quality of life of thyroid cancer patients through continual education of the lay public and the medical community, and by promoting research and development to improve thyroid cancer care.
Thyroid Cancer Adults National
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Provides interactive conferences, teleconferences, a toll-free information and support line, free newsletters and publications, low-cost informational recordings and a networking program.
Breast Cancer Adults National
GO2 for Lung Cancer
  • https://go2.org
  • 800-298-2436
  • 888 16th St, NW, Ste 150, Washington,, DC, 20006
National non-profit organization devoted solely to support and advocacy for all those living with or at risk for lung cancer. Offers a peer-matching service and has a partnership with a leading precision medicine company, Perthera, to offer biomarker testing to patients.
Lung Cancer Patient and Peer Matching Biomarkers Adults National
LUNGevity Foundation
The mission of LUNGevity Foundation is to have a meaningful and immediate impact on improving lung cancer survival rates, ensure a higher quality of life for lung cancer patients, and provide a community for those impacted by lung cancer.In order to accomplish our mission, LUNGevity funds the most promising research into the early detection and successful treatment of lung cancer as identified by our board of leading scientists. LUNGevity also supports the largest national grassroots lung cancer network.
Lung Cancer Adults National
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Lymphoma Foundation of America is the national organization devoted solely to helping lymphoma patients and their families. We are dedicated to helping you find the best care available for your type of lymphoma. We offer support, experience, advice, and a helping hand. All programs and services are free.
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Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF)
Patient Aid Grant program provides limited financial assistance to lymphoma patients who are uninsured or have adequate medical insurance but struggle to pay for expenses related to their lymphoma treatment, such as medical bills, transportation costs to get to and from treatment, lodging expenses during treatment and childcare costs while they are at treatment. View financial assistance program.
Offers a COVID-19 Financial Assistance Grant to help with costs including food, transportation, lodging or housing, utilities, child care, and/or devices (e.g., canes, wheelchairs, ramps, air filters).
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Lymphoma Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Follicular Lymphoma Hodgkin Lymphoma Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Marginal Zone Lymphoma Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation COVID Utilities Medical Equipment and Supplies Child Care Adults National
Malecare, Inc.
Malecare works worldwide to improve the lives of people diagnosed with cancer, their families and communities by making health services safe, available, understandable and sustainable. We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services where resources are scarce. Malecare is committed to designing and implementing contextual, culturally competent and proactive men’s health care services, where ever there is need. Barriers are to be broken and the underserved deserve action. Our work for prostate, testicular and male breast cancer patients is presented in English, Spanish, Hebrew, French and Italian.
Prostate Cancer LGBTQ+ Adults National
Medicare Rights Center
Provides free counseling services to people with Medicare questions or problems. MRC helps people with limited incomes access benefits that can help pay their Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
General Cancer Insurance Medicare Advocacy Adults National
National Alliance for Caregiving
The National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on issues of family caregiving. Alliance members include grassroots organizations, professional associations, service organizations, disease-specific organizations, a government agency, and corporations.
General Cancer Caregiving Adults National
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Provides information and support services regarding bone marrow/stem cell transplants. Services include resource referral and patient advocacy, telephone peer support for patients and caregivers, publications and video.
Leukemia Mantle Cell Lymphoma Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Follicular Lymphoma Hodgkin Lymphoma Acute Myeloid Leukemia Transplants Adults National
National Brain Tumor Society
Dedicated to promoting a cure for brain tumors, improving the quality of life, and giving hope to the brain tumor community by funding research and providing patient resources, information and education.
Brain Cancer Glioblastoma Adults National
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine.
General Cancer Mind-Body Relaxation Techniques Adults National
The National Childrens Cancer Society (NCCS)
Provides emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors. Offers a Transportation Assistance Fund to alleviate the financial burden of travel and lodging for families who have a child with cancer. This includes transportation expenses such as mileage, airfare and lodging when a child needs to stay near the hospital for treatment and nonprofit lodging is unavailable. Also offers a Emergency Assistance Fund which provides $300 in emergency assistance per year to families who have a child that has been inpatient or away from home for (15) consecutive days within the past three months. Assistance may be used for mortgage, rent, utility payments, childcare, health insurance premiums, car expenses or treatment-related expenses such as meals away from home, prescriptions, and parking.
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Cancer Nation
Is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors. NCCS believes in evidence-based advocacy for systemic changes at the federal level in how the nation researches, regulates, finances, and delivers quality cancer care. Offers the award-winning Cancer Survival Toolbox®.
General Cancer Advocacy Post-Treatment Survivorship Young Adults National
Caregiver Action Network
Caregiver Action Network (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association) educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. CAN reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages to help transform family caregivers' lives by removing barriers to health and well being.
General Cancer Caregiving Adults National
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Provides assistance programs to help patients obtain life-saving or life-sustaining medication they could not otherwise afford. These programs provide medication, financial assistance with insurance premiums and co-pays, diagnostic testing assistance, and travel assistance for clinical trials or consultation with disease specialists. Check website for up-to-date list of diagnoses and medications covered.
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma COVID Co-Pays Medication Adults National
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Raises awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes education about the disease. Committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Adults National
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service (CIS)
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
General Cancer Treatment Adults National
Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
Provides direction and leadership for quality oncology nutrition practice through education and research. The practice of oncology nutrition covers research, prevention, treatment, recovery, palliative care, and hospice.
General Cancer Nutrition Adults National
Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Ovations for the Cure, Inc. is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of a cure for ovarian cancer. Our education programs focus on increasing public awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer in an effort to improve earlier detection of ovarian cancer and thus better outcomes for women who have ovarian cancer. Secondly, our patient programs are created to give knowledge, hope, and comfort to those women currently diagnosed and living with ovarian cancer. Ovations for the Cure, Inc. also provides critical funding for new and ongoing ovarian cancer research initiatives that focus on early detection, prevention, developing more effective treatments for ovarian cancer, and to cure ovarian cancer in our lifetime.
Ovarian Cancer Adults National
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Focuses national attention on the need to find a cure for pancreatic cancer through more research, effective treatments, prevention programs and early detection methods. Offers guidance and support to patients and their loved ones through their Patient and Liaison Services.
Pancreatic Cancer Adults National
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Funds the world’s most promising research to improve the prevention, detection and treatment of prostate cancer and ultimately cure it for good. Offers a Prostate Cancer Patient Guide, as well as additional prostate cancer related guides.
Prostate Cancer Adults National
Research Advocacy Network
The mission of the Research Advocacy Network is to develop a network of advocates and researchers who influence cancer research–from initial concept to patient care delivery—through collaboration, education and mutual support.
General Cancer Advocacy Adults National
Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
The mission of the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation is to save lives through education about the prevention and early detection of skin cancer, especially melanoma.
Melanoma Adults National
Sarcoma Alliance
Offers the Suzanne Renée Leider Memorial Assistance Fund - created to support sarcoma patients in finding the treatment they need. Offers financial assistance for second opinion consultations by reimbursing expenses related to travel, phone bills, costs of the evaluation, and related expenses. Currently the grant maximum is $500.
Sarcoma Financial Assistance Medical Expenses Adults National
Sarcoma Foundation of America
Advocates for increased research to find new and better therapies with which to treat patients with sarcoma. Also raises funds to provide research grants to sarcoma researchers, and works to raise awareness about the treatment needs of sarcoma patients.
Sarcoma Adults National
Sharsheret - The Jewish Breast and Ovarian Cancer Community
Improves the lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer through support and educational outreach.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Genetics Adults National
Sibling Support Project
The Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns.
General Cancer Siblings Adults National
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is a professional organization committed to excellence in clinical practice and research through education of its members, patients, family and community.
Prostate Cancer Bladder Cancer Adults National
Starlight Children's Foundation
Helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Children National
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)
Patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients. Offers the National Survival Volunteer Network (matching program)
Head and Neck Cancer Patient and Peer Matching Adults National
Brain Tumor Foundation
The Brain Tumor Foundation (BTF) is a non-profit organization that guides and supports patients, families and caregivers touched by a brain tumor. BTF also raises awareness about the need for the early detection of brain tumors.
Brain Cancer Adults National
The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
To find a cure for pancreatic cancer in honor of Ron Hirshberg and the thousands of people who are diagnosed with this disease each year. To create a premier Pancreatic Cancer Center where all needs of pancreatic cancer patients can be met in one location with the most advanced treatment options. To be recognized as a patient support reference source for pancreatic cancer patients and their families. To fund projects and programs designed to improve patient care, treatment and, ultimately, pancreatic cancer survival rates. To integrate and unite generations, young and old, through physical fitness participation, while creating public awareness and raising money to find a cure for pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Adults National
Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia Lymphoma Society)
Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Offers a variety of services, including an Information Resource Call Center, limited financial assistance and co-payment assistance (depends if funding is available), support groups and a patient matching program. Also offers an Urgent Need Program for pediatric, young adult or adult blood cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials, who are in acute financial need.Offers an Urgent Need Program which provides eligible patients with assistance for non-medical expenses including rent, mortgage, lodging, utilities, childcare, elder care, food, transportation, car repair, car insurance, phone service, and acute dental work related to treatment. Eligible patients will receive a grant of $500, once within a 12 month period. At the end of the 12 month period, patients can reapply.Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors provides up to $7,500 to cover tuition for virtual or in-person vocational, trade, two-year, or four-year undergraduate education for one year.
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The LGBT Cancer Project
The National LGBT Cancer Project – Out With Cancer is our country’s first and leading Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit organization. Out With Cancer is committed to improving the health of LGBT cancer survivors through direct and support service, patient navigation, education and advocacy.
General Cancer LGBTQ+ Adults National
The Lustgarten Foundation
To advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Adults National
The Oral Cancer Foundation
The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities. Oral cancer is the largest group of those cancers which fall into the head and neck cancer category. Common names for it include such things as mouth cancer, tongue cancer, tonsil cancer, and throat cancer.
Head and Neck Cancer Adults National
The Sister Study
The Sister Study is the only long-term study of women ages 35-74 who have never had breast cancer themselves but whose biological sister was diagnosed with the disease. It is a national study to learn how environment and genes affect the chances of getting breast cancer. A total of 50,000 women have joined the effort to find the causes of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Adults National
The National Witness Project, Inc.
General Cancer Adults National
ThyCa Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association, Inc.
Mission is to help thyroid cancer survivors, their families and the general public better understand the disease, improve communication between thyroid cancer patients and their health care providers and to support research on thyroid cancer and its treatments. Offers support group information and The ThyCa Person to Person Network.
Thyroid Cancer Patient and Peer Matching Adults National
Tigerlily Foundation
Funds for Families program offers financial assistance to families of young breast cancer patients (between 15-45), based on need. For qualifying applicants, payments will be made directly to their medical provider or billing entity for medical treatment, rent, utilities and/or necessities.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Young Adults Wigs Utilities Wish Fulfillment Housing Medical Expenses Young Adults National
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
Mission is to raise awareness of triple negative breast cancer and to support scientists and researchers in their effort to determine the definitive causes of triple negative breast cancer, so that effective detection, diagnosis, prevention and treatment can be pursued and achieved. Offers a toll-free helpline for patients and their loved ones.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Adults National
Young Survival Coalition
Seeks to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities about breast cancer in women 40 and under. Offers peer-support network, online bulletin boards, and a yearly conference for young women affected by breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Young Adults Young Adults National
Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation
Mission is to improve the treatment, quality of life and the long term outlook for children with brain and spinal cord tumors through research, support, education, and advocacy to families and survivors.
Brain Cancer Glioblastoma Childhood Cancers Children Scholarships Camps and Retreats Children National
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
Nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk of getting breast and ovarian cancers due to their family history and genetic status, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present.
Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Genetics Adults National
National Breast Cancer Coalition
Grassroots advocacy group of hundreds of member organizations and tens of thousands of individuals fighting breast cancer through action, advocacy and public education.
Breast Cancer Adults National
SHARE Cancer Support
Offers survivor-led support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends. Services include hotlines, survivor-led support groups, wellness programs, educational forums and advocacy activities.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient and Peer Matching LGBTQ+ Adults National
Sisters Network Inc. - A National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization
African-American breast cancer survivorship organization. Promotes the importance of breast health through empowerment, support, breast education programs, resources, information and research. Provides financial assistance for screenings, co-pay, office visits, prescriptions, medical-related lodging and prosthesis.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Screening and Prevention Lodging Black or African American Prostheses Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults National
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
World's largest breast cancer organization and the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer, with more than $1.3 billion invested to date. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health, or breast cancer, visit their website or call 877-GO-KOMEN. Offers a free online tool kit for breast cancer education.
Breast Cancer Adults National
Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation
Mission is to conduct, encourage and support research and to educate patients, the general public and health care professionals regarding carcinoid and related neuroendocrine tumors.
Carcinoid Tumor Neuroendocrine Tumors Adults National
Ocular Melanoma Foundation
Committed to increasing awareness, enhancing education and support for patients and professionals, accelerating research and scientific discovery, and providing advocacy for patients and professionals fighting ocular melanoma. Offers a travel grant and and a prosthetic assistance grant.
Melanoma Eye Cancers Transportation Adults National
Action to Cure Kidney Cancer
ACKC works to raise awareness and funding to develop effective treatment and a cure for kidney cancer.
Kidney Cancer Renal Cell Cancer Adults National
The Max Foundation
Dedicated to improving the lives of people with blood cancer and rare cancers. Originally dedicated to improving the lives of children in Latin America diagnosed with leukemia, the organization’s roots are in patient advocacy achieved through a network of advocates around the world, known as MaxStations. They help people enroll in patient access programs, identify paths for access to treatment, find support groups, and local assistance. On a case-by-case basis, they provides emergency funding to remove treatment barriers for qualified patients in the form of grants. Patients can be nominated for awards by physicians and members of The Max Foundation team. Grant applications are reviewed by committee and considered based on available resources.
Leukemia Lymphoma Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Follicular Lymphoma Adults National
Cancer Patient Alliance's Pancreatica
Website providing the latest news and information in regard to clinical trials and other responsible medical care in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Informs patients of existing treatment options, aids patient/doctor partnerships, and optimizes personal treatment strategies.
Pancreatic Cancer Adults National
ZERO Prostate Cancer
Provides education and free, confidential screenings for prostate cancer; and advocates for increased government funding for prostate cancer research.
Prostate Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults National
Prostate Cancer Education Council
Provides information for men, women, and the medical community about the prevalence of prostate cancer, the importance of early detection and available treatment options.
Prostate Cancer Adults National
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Provides public and professional education programs aimed at increasing public awareness of about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, and the need for early detection and prompt, effective treatment.
Melanoma Skin Cancer Basal Cell Cancer Squamous Cell Cancer Merkel Cell Carcinoma Screening and Prevention Adults National
Marjorie E. Korff PACT Program
The PACT (Parenting at a Challenging Time) program provides information for parents with cancer.
Children Children National
Melanoma Research Foundation
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent, national organization devoted to melanoma in the United States. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF's website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.
Melanoma Adults National
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association
Esophageal Cancer Adults National
American Liver Foundation
Our mission is to facilitate, advocate and promote education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease
Liver Cancer Adults National
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
Lung Cancer Adults National
AIM at Melanoma
AIM at Melanoma is the largest international melanoma foundation globally engaged and locally invested in advancing the battle against melanoma through innovative research, legislative reform, education, and patient and caregiver support.
Melanoma Skin Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults National
United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.
Nonprofit organization that supports, empowers, and advocates for people who have had or who will have ostomy or continent diversion surgery. View local chapters.
Colostomy Adults National
National LGBT Cancer Network
Mission is to improve the lives of LGBT people with cancer and those at risk. Educates the LGBT community, train healthcare providers and advocate for LGBT inclusion in national cancer organizations, research and the media.
General Cancer LGBTQ+ Adults National
SAGE Advocacy and Services for LGBT Elders
The mission of SAGE is to lead in addressing issues related to LGBT aging. In partnership with constituents and allies, SAGE works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports, and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years.
General Cancer LGBTQ+ Older Adults Adults National
The National CML Society
Brings hope through educational resources, access to CML Specialists, and a living, breathing network of others that can share their personal CML experiences and successes.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Adults National
VNS Health
The Visiting Nurse Service of New York offers a wide range of home health care services, including medical nursing services, and management of chronic conditions. In addition, our multi-lingual staff helps us better serve New York's diverse population. Can provide services to people in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Nassau County, and Westchester County.
General Cancer Support Groups Grief and Loss Hospice and End-of-Life Homecare Adults Regional
MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care
MJHS Hospice is a not-for-profit organization with strong Jewish roots and a compelling mission to provide compassionate end-of-life care to those who need it the very most, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion or ability to pay.
General Cancer Support Groups Grief and Loss Hospice and End-of-Life Adults Regional
Jewish Board of Family and Childrens Services
Serves those who have lost spouses, parents, children or other loved ones through support groups that are co-led by an experienced social worker and rabbi.
Support Groups Grief and Loss Adults Regional
NYC Caregiver
The NYC Caregiver website was developed to connect New York City caregivers with the resource centers that provide the services covered by the National Family Caregiver Support Program. Available caregiver services include information and assistance, counseling, support groups, training, respite, and supplemental services.
Caregiving Adults Regional
Gildas Club - New York City
Gilda’s Club New York City provides meeting places where men, women and children living with cancer – and their family and friends – can join together to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care – free of charge. Also, offers bereavement groups. All groups are listed on website calendar. Offers workshops, including art, cooking, journal writing, yoga, chi-gong and gentle aerobics. Noogieland is a special place where children who have been affected by cancer can find support in a fun, facilitated play environment.
Support Groups Children Grief and Loss Exercise Yoga Adults Young Adults Children Regional
Dental Lifeline Network
A national humanitarian organization providing access to comprehensive dental services for people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically at-risk. Search for Donated Dental Services (DDS) programs by state.
General Cancer Dental Health Adults National
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Provides information about local dental schools and dental hygiene schools. Also has web section, Finding Dental Care.
General Cancer Dental Health Adults National
American Dental Association
Provides information about dental schools and possible low-cost dental care options.
General Cancer Dental Health Adults National
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Centers
Health Centers provide care for people with no insurance - use their find a health center tool. Provides services that include checkups and treatment for illnesses. Also may provide mental health, substance abuse, oral health, and/or vision services. Contact the health center organization directly to confirm the availability of specific services and to make an appointment.
General Cancer Screening and Prevention Treatment Dental Health Medical Expenses Adults National
Gods Love We Deliver
Provides free meal delivery, nutrition education and counseling and advocacy to patients of all ages who have cancer or other serious illnesses and are living in the five boroughs of New York City and Hudson County, NJ. For information on meals to Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, please email [email protected].
General Cancer Nutrition Food Meal Delivery Adults Regional
Hunger Free NYC
Hunger Free NYC serves low-income New Yorkers. They are the New York City affiliate of Hunger Free America. Hunger Free America is a nonpartisan, national nonprofit group working to enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food.
General Cancer Nutrition Food Adults Regional
Citymeals-on-Wheels
Citymeals-on-Wheels provides a continuous lifeline of nutritious food and human company to homebound elderly New Yorkers in need, helping them to live with dignity in their own familiar homes and communities. Search for local Meal Center on website.
General Cancer Nutrition Food Meal Delivery Adults Regional
NYC Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is a critical work support, which provides food assistance for low-income New Yorkers including families, the elderly and the disabled.
General Cancer Nutrition Food Adults Regional
Abbotts Pathway Plus Nutrition Program
Pathway Plus has a dedicated team offering personalized support to verify insurance coverage of Abbott Nutrition products and help guide through the process. Assesses other sources of support when coverage isn’t available.
General Cancer Nutritional Supplements Adults National
Calvary Hospital
Calvary Hospital is the only fully accredited acute care specialty hospital exclusively providing palliative care for advanced cancer patients in the United States. With 225 beds in the Bronx and Brooklyn and more than 950 employees, serves more than 5,500 patients annually. Provides palliative care, which is the active treatment of the symptoms, not the cure of the disease, in order to make patients as comfortable as possible.
General Cancer Support Groups Grief and Loss Hospice and End-of-Life Adults Regional
The Compassionate Friends
Supports families through grief following the death of a child of any age and provides information to help others be supportive. Today more than 630 chapters serving all 50 states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico offer support to bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members during the grieving process after a child has died. Also, more than 30 countries have a Compassionate Friends presence. Find a local chapter.
General Cancer Grief and Loss Adults National
Service Program for Older People (SPOP)
SPOP provides counseling for adults age 55 and over at their Clinic, (located in Manhattan at 302 West 91 Street), and also at designated senior service sites throughout Manhattan, or in the older adult's home if he or she is unable to travel due to physical or emotional problems. Services include individual insight-oriented and supportive counseling, psychiatric evaluation and supervision of medication, family/caregiver counseling, short-term behaviorally focused therapy, and adult day programs for those with memory impairment.
Support Groups Older Adults Grief and Loss Counseling Adults Regional
NYC Administration for Family Services Family Home Care Program
Family Home Care is an ACS program that provides child care and household management services to families who need help providing a safe, nurturing environment for their children. Through training and support, homecare service providers help families to manage their household independently. Homemaking services include training and support to families in child care and household management (light cleaning, meal preparation, and grocery shopping). Home Attendants provide personal care to individuals, including grooming, dressing, or other necessary daily activities.
Caregiving Adults Regional
NYU Langone Lymphedema Clinic
In conjunction with the Rusk Institute's Physical Therapy Department, the Lymphedema Clinic provides screenings and treatment plans for patients with cancer-related lymphedema (limb swelling from fluid buildup caused by a compromised lymphatic system).
General Cancer Lymphedema Adults Regional
NY Foundation for Seniors - Community Arranged Resident Transportation Program (CART)
Offers free door-to-door van and private car transportation services to and from medical appointments and senior citizen centers for low income frail elderly who are unable to use public transportation. Serves elderly residents in Manhattan Community Districts #1 - #8 (the Battery to 96th Street on the East Side and to 110th Street on the West Side).
General Cancer Transportation Adults Regional
NYC.gov Dental Care
Lists NYC area free or low-cost dental clinics.
General Cancer Dental Health Adults Regional
Vernas Purse
Provides discounted long-term reproductive tissue storage for qualifying male and female patients.
General Cancer Young Adults Fertility Young Adults National
Look Good...Feel Better
A free, non-medical, brand-neutral charitable program that helps people undergoing cancer treatment by helping to manage the appearance-related side effects of their treatment, improving their quality of life and self-esteem. Through instructional workshops, online resources, and a community of caring volunteers, they empower patients to feel confident and in control. Facilitators are trained beauty professionals who provide real-time guidance on skin care, makeup application, wig and head covering selection and care, nail care, and more. Search for local programs.
General Cancer Body Image Adults National
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
Provides direct services to patients with chronic, life threatening and debilitating diseases to help access care and treatment recommended by their doctor. Offers co-payment assistance - check website for up-to-date list of covered diagnoses and medications. Maintains a searchable National Financial Assistance Resource Directory. Provides a Scholarships for Survivors Program.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Insurance Scholarships Food Utilities Housing Medication Adults National
Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Offers online tools to compare hospitals, nursing homes, home health services, Medicare health and drug plans, where to get covered medical items and hospice services.
General Cancer Medicare Hospice and End-of-Life Medical Equipment and Supplies Homecare Adults National
American Institute for Cancer Research
Aims to create awareness of the relationship between diet and cancer risk, focuses funding on research into diet and cancer prevention, and educates people about choices they can make to reduce their chances of developing cancer.
General Cancer Advocacy Nutrition Adults National
Ulman Foundation
The Ulman Foundation provides a community of support for young adults ages 15-39, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. Direct services include one-on-one support, exercise & wellness programming, college scholarships and free lodging at Ulman House in Baltimore, MD.
General Cancer Lodging Young Adults Scholarships Young Adults National
Stupid Cancer
Builds online and offline support communities nationwide through local events, social media, educational workshops, an international annual conference and a live weekly talk radio program, The Stupid Cancer Show, which airs Mondays at 8pm ET.
General Cancer Young Adults Adolescents and Teens Young Adults Children National
Imerman Angels
Matches and pairs a person touched by cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). Cancer caregivers (spouses, parents, children and other family and friends of fighters) also receive 1-on-1 connections with other caregivers and survivors (and the bereaved). Can provide matching internationally.
General Cancer Patient and Peer Matching Adults National
Hope For Two The Pregnant with Cancer Network
Dedicated to providing women diagnosed with cancer while pregnant with information, support and hope. Offers a patient matching services.
General Cancer Young Adults Patient and Peer Matching Young Adults National
Legal Aid Society
Offers Civil, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights, and Pro Bono practices that work tirelessly in and out of the courtroom to defend clients and dismantle the hidden, systemic barriers that can prevent them from thriving in New York City. Provides urgent legal services to reunify families and assist low-income immigrants in obtaining lawful status, applying for citizenship, and defending against deportation.
General Cancer Legal Assistance Immigrant Adults Regional
National Alliance for Care at Home
General Cancer Hospice and End-of-Life Palliative Care Advanced Directives Adults National
Social Security Administration
Find information about Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). View "Compassionate Allowances" - a way to expedite the processing of SSDI and SSI disability claims for applicants whose medical conditions are so severe.
General Cancer Social Security Adults National
Chai Lifeline
Addresses the emotional, social, and financial needs of seriously ill children, their families, and communities. Provides transportation, meal delivery and guidance with insurance issues.
General Cancer Transportation Insurance Childhood Cancers Children Camps and Retreats Food Children National
ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. Provides information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.
Clinical Trials Adults National
NMDPsm
Holds the largest registry of volunteer donors and cord blood units in the world. Supports patients/doctors throughout the transplant process and matches patients with the best donor or cord blood unit. Offer a Patient Assistance Program to help patients pay for transplant costs not covered by insurance.
Leukemia Mantle Cell Lymphoma Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Follicular Lymphoma Hodgkin Lymphoma Acute Myeloid Leukemia Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Marginal Zone Lymphoma Financial Assistance Transplants Adults National
New York States TRAID-IN Equipment Exchange
The TRAID-In Equipment Exchange Program “matches” or connects people who have assistive devices they no longer need with people with disabilities who could use those devices. The program is available to New York State residents only, and is free of charge. Anyone who wishes to participate in the program must first complete an application form.
General Cancer Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults Regional
The Oley Foundation
Provides information and psycho-social support to consumers of home IV & tube feedings, helping them live fuller, richer lives. Offers an Equipment Exchange Program for nutritional drinks, pumps, tubing, or miscellaneous items.
General Cancer Medical Equipment and Supplies Nutritional Supplements Adults National
Osto Group
A nonprofit organization that receives donations of unused ostomy products from all over the country.
Requires that a patient does not have any form of insurance reimbursement for ostomy products. Patient pay shipping and handling.
General Cancer Colostomy Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults National
American Childhood Cancer Association
Mission is to provide information and support for children and adolescents with cancer and their families, to provide grassroots leadership through advocacy and awareness, and to support research leading to a cure for all children diagnosed with this life-threatening disease.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Adolescents and Teens Children National
Angel Flight
A non-profit charitable organization of pilots and volunteers who arrange free air transportation for any legitimate, charitable, medically related need. They arrange transportation of those people who are financially distressed, or who are in a time-critical, non-emergency situation due to their medical condition.
General Cancer Transportation Adults National
Camp Mak-A-Dream
Provides a medically supervised cost-free Montana experience in an intimate community setting. Specifically for young adults, they offer several week-long programs per year that are a blend of education and recreation.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Young Adults Camps and Retreats Young Adults Children National
First Descents
Provides week-long outdoor adventure camps for young adults with cancer (ages 18-39). Programs are all about having fun, getting outside and pushing limits through kayaking, rock climbing and other outdoor activities.
General Cancer Young Adults Camps and Retreats Young Adults National
Next Step
Serves a diverse group of teens and young adults with serious illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, sickle cell disease, and metabolic and mitochondrial disorders. Programs are free of charge to participants, and take place in New England and across the country in partnership with local hospitals and service organizations.
Young Adults Camps and Retreats Young Adults National
The Oncofertility Consortium
Provides a patient education website highlighting fertility issues and concerns, as well as maintains additional website SaveMyFertility.org.
General Cancer Young Adults Fertility Young Adults National
HopeLab
Combine rigorous research with innovative solutions to improve the health and quality of life of young people with chronic illness.
Young Adults Young Adults National
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
Not-for-profit, interdisciplinary professional organization providing information and referrals. Can search for local therapist, counselor, or sex educator through their website.
General Cancer Intimacy and Relationships Adults National
Amputee Coalition
Provides education and support to individuals with amputations and their family members. Offers numerous fact sheets, including Financial Assistance for Prosthetic Services, Durable Medical Equipment, and Other Assistive Devices. Offers a camp and $1,000 college scholarship.
General Cancer Scholarships Camps and Retreats Prostheses Adults National
MPN Research Foundation
Myelofibrosis Adults National
Camp Kesem
A college student run summer sleep away camp for kids (ages 6-13) with a parent who has (or has had) cancer. Search for a local camp.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Camps and Retreats Children National
The Dream Foundation
Fulfills the wishes of adults with advanced illness. They grant requests to adults older than 18 years old whose life expectancy is one year or less (must be confirmed by doctor). Patient must also have limited resources.
General Cancer Wish Fulfillment Adults National
The Funeral Consumers Alliance
Funeral Consumers Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting a consumer's right to choose a meaningful, dignified, affordable funeral. They do not offer any financial assistance towards cremation, burial, or funeral, but do provide information on funeral choices to increase public awareness of funeral options, and can refer people to local funeral planning societies and regulatory agencies.
General Cancer Funeral and Burial Adults National
International Cancer Information Service Group
The mission of the International Cancer Information Service (ICISG) is to provide high quality cancer information services and resources on all aspects of cancer, for those concerned or affected by cancer throughout the world.
Adults National
Friends of Karen
Provides comprehensive and individualized case management for families coping with the demands of their child’s life-threatening illness. Provides direct financial assistance for illness-related expenses including, but not limited to transportation to medical treatment, parking, in-hospital meals, childcare for siblings, medical expenses not covered by insurance, and basic living expenses.Serves families with a child from birth to 21 years of age who is diagnosed with cancer, who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and who lives in the New York metropolitan area, including:
  • New York City: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
  • Long Island counties: Nassau and Suffolk
  • Northern New York counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester
  • Northern New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union
  • Connecticut counties: Fairfield, Middlesex and New Haven
The initial referral for a family should come through their hospital social worker. View eligibility guidelines for assistance.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Food Utilities Housing Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Children Regional
CURE Childhood Cancer Association
Provides financial assistance to families being served by CURE and who are treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital who demonstrate a need. Grants are submitted by the social worker at the hospital, and grants have been awarded to help with requests for such expenses as utility bills, groceries and co-pays for medication. They also help with parking vouchers for the Strong Memorial Hospital Garage and meal vouchers for parents who have a child staying in the inpatient area of the hospital.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Food Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Nutritional Supplements Children Regional
The Family Center
Offers assistance including: Family Support Services (permanency planning, family therapy, parenting support, benefits assistance), Legal Services, Early Childhood Support, Health Support Services, Mentoring Program, and Child Welfare Services. They provide services to residents of all five boroughs of New York City. View eligibility requirements.
General Cancer Children Legal Assistance Adults Children Regional
EmergingMed
EmergingMed’s Navigator service enables people to create a detailed profile to see if they match the eligibility requirements of more than 10,000 trials in the United States and Canada. Clinical Trial Specialists will help people make sure they get the information they need to make important decisions about clinical trial options.
General Cancer Clinical Trials Adults National
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Provides free or low-cost access to breast and cervical cancer screening services for underserved women in the United States including the District of Columbia, 6 U.S. territories and 13 American Indian/Alaska Native tribes or tribal organizations.
Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults National
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services. Search the website database for local resources, or call the toll-free number to speak with an information specialist. Website also offers an “online chat” option to speak with a representative.
General Cancer Older Adults Adults National
NYC Department of Aging
The Department for the Aging's Web site lists programs and services tailored to a variety of specific needs that many of the 1.3 million older New Yorkers may want now or in the future.
General Cancer Older Adults Adults Regional
American Breast Cancer Foundation
ABCF operates a national Breast Cancer Assistance Program for screenings and diagnostic tests for uninsured and underserved individuals regardless of age, race, or gender. ABCF makes these life-saving services available to individuals who would otherwise have no other means of access. In doing so, ABCF strives to reduce barriers, facilitate diagnosis and treatment options, which are critical to achieving equality in breast cancer outcomes.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Prostheses Adults National
My Hope Chest
Non-profit organization focusing on the need of breast reconstruction for uninsured and underprivileged women. Provides funding for breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy to women who are lacking insurance or the financial means to gain their desired reconstruction. There is a waiting list for assistance.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Mastectomy Adults National
NYC Burial Financial Assistance
The City provides up to $900 in financial assistance to meet funeral expenses of no more than $1700 for low-income New York City residents. The City provides written instruction and an application for benefits on its website.
General Cancer Funeral and Burial Adults Regional
LawHelp.org
Helps people with low and moderate incomes find low-cost and free legal aid programs in their communities and answers to questions about their legal rights. Use the state listings on the website to find information and self-help tools to assist with problems related to housing, work, family, bankruptcy, disability, immigration and other topics.
General Cancer Workplace Issues Legal Assistance Immigrant Social Security Adults National
Social Workers Advancing the Human-Animal Bond (SWAHAB)
Social Workers Advancing the Human-Animal Bond (SWAHAB) began in 2004 as a group of New York City Social Workers and some members of other disciplines who recognized that the interaction of people and other animals affected the lives of both, often in profoundly important ways. In 2007, became a special interest group of NASW-NYC and began meeting monthly at NASW offices.
Pet Therapy Adults Regional
You Can Thrive Foundation
Helps people diagnosed with breast cancer to have a better quality of life. Professional volunteers give their time and services like acupuncture, aromatherapy, and massage to reduce symptoms, while others provide tools like environmental and nutritional education, exercise and meditation, peer support/advocacy.
Breast Cancer Mind-Body Exercise Yoga Acupuncture Adults Regional
Cook for Your LIFE
Mission is to teach the cancer community of patients, caregivers and survivors how to live better, healthier lives through providing education about healthy food, and by teaching the basic cooking skills needed to succeed in improving diet for better overall health outcomes.
General Cancer Nutrition Adults National
National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership
Aims to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals, children and families by integrating legal assistance into the medical setting. Search for local programs through their MLP Network.
General Cancer Legal Assistance Immigrant Adults National
The Dougy Center
Provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences. They provide support and training locally, nationally, and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief. Offers grief resources for childrem, teens and young adults.
General Cancer Children Young Adults Grief and Loss Young Adults Children National
Center to Advance Palliative Care
Provides clear, comprehensive palliative care information for people coping with serious, complex illness.
Palliative Care Adults National
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • https://aahpm.org
  • 847-375-4712
  • 735 West Higgins Road, Suite 300, Chicago, IL, 60631
Professional organization representing more than 4,000 doctors who specialize in hospice and palliative medicine and doctors, nurses and other health professionals who are interested in the specialty.
General Cancer Hospice and End-of-Life Palliative Care Adults National
The Center for Hope
Provides counseling and support services for children and families struggling with critical illness. Offers multiple groups and bereavement services.
Support Groups Grief and Loss Adults Regional
Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut - Healing Hearts Center
Offers bereavement support to those who are grieving the death of a loved one.
General Cancer Support Groups Grief and Loss Hospice and End-of-Life Adults Regional
The Cove - Center for Grieving Children
The Cove provides family and school-based programs (in Milford and north along the shoreline) utilizing the peer support group concept for helping children, teens, and families work with their unresolved grief due to the death of someone significant in their lives and other traumatic losses.
General Cancer Support Groups Children Grief and Loss Adults Children Regional
Anns Place
Provides support to people living with cancer and to their loved ones. This includes support groups, wellness activities, and counseling for people in Connecticut and Hudson Valley New York area.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Support Groups Lodging Medicare Wigs Camps and Retreats Prostheses Yoga Counseling Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
St. Vincents SWIM Across the Sound
Provides financial assistance to cancer patients at St. Vincent's with services that traditional health insurance will not cover on a case-by-case basis with specific needs.
Financial Assistance Adults Regional
Circle of Care for Families of Children with Cancer
Provides support for children in treatment at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center or CT residents in treatment out of state. Offers financial aid paid directly to creditors using copies of bills provided by applicants, including, but not limited to: mortgage, rent, utilities and transportation.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Utilities Housing Children Regional
Connecticut Cancer Foundation
Provides direct financial assistance to Connecticut cancer patients for rent/mortgage, utilities, car payments, medical co-pays, food, medications, and more. Patients are referred to CSF via a network of oncology social workers at Connecticut hospitals and cancer centers. Must be referred by a professional, such as a social worker; self referrals are not accepted.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Co-Pays Food Utilities Housing Medication Adults Regional
Connecticut Physicians and Surgical Supply
Long time supplier of medical supplies and equipment, mastectomy supplies, and bras. Will work with clients to provide supplies with an invoice to CancerCare. Fee: per purchase/insurances accepted.
Colostomy Prostheses Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults Regional
Saxon-Kent
Supplier of bras/prosthesis as well as wigs. Works with most insurances. Has a presence at most cancer centers in Fairfield county and Greater New haven area, but will meet clients at the cancer center even if they are not regularly scheduled.
Prostheses Adults Regional
Child Guidance Centers of Southern Connecticut
Outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents who experience psychological, behavioral, developmental, social or family problems. Fee: Insurances accepted/sliding scale.
General Cancer Children Counseling Children Regional
Homes with Hope
Devoted to addressing the special needs and problems of homeless families and individuals and people at risk of becoming homeless in lower Fairfield County, CT. They assist people who have lost their ability to lead normal lives. We accomplish this through permanent supportive housing, casework and supportive services, emergency shelter, food and meals and the life skills training critical in preventing homelessness from reoccurring.
General Cancer Housing Adults Regional
Operation Hope
Addresses basic needs for food and shelter, as well as offering long-term solutions to hunger and homelessness, including affordable housing, life skills training and personalized clinical support in the Fairfield, CT area.
Nutrition Food Housing Adults Regional
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Multiple Myeloma Adults National
Yoga Bear
A national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting more opportunities for wellness and healing to the cancer community through the practice of yoga.
General Cancer Yoga Adults National
Starkey Hearing Foundation
A national nonprofit program committed to assisting those permanently residing in the U.S. who are deaf or hard of hearing and have no other resources to acquire hearing aids. Offers the Hear Now Program.Due to COVID-19, they have suspended their Hear Now Program. They are not accepting applications at this time. For any questions please email [email protected].
General Cancer Hearing Aids Adults National
Cancer for College
Provides hope and inspiration to low-income, high achieving cancer survivors through the granting of college scholarships and by providing professional mentor services.?
General Cancer Young Adults Scholarships Young Adults National
Community Service Society of New York
Provides information and assistance to families and individuals seeking help with accessing or maintaining public benefit programs and publicly subsidized housing. View programs. Are active members of the Emergency Rent Coalition (ERC), which is committed to assisting and advocating for New Yorkers who are at risk of eviction/homelessness by providing education and relief to families threatened with eviction. Also offers utility assistance program to qualified low-income New Yorkers.
General Cancer Insurance Housing Adults Regional
Corporate Angel Network
Mission is to fly cancer patients (both children and adults) to treatment at no cost to them on empty seats - on both private and corporate planes - with patients who need the rides. This not only improves the patients' chances of survival, but, it also reduces their emotional stress, physical discomfort, and financial burden. Participation in Corporate Angel Network is open to all cancer patients, bone marrow donors and recipients, and stem cell donors and recipients who are ambulatory and not in need of medical support while traveling. Eligibility is not based on financial need, and patients may travel as often as necessary.
General Cancer Transportation Adults National
Mercy Medical Angels
Mercy Medical Angels provides information about all forms of charitable, long-distance medical air transportation and provides referrals to all appropriate sources of help available in the national charitable medical air transportation network.
General Cancer Transportation Adults National
New York City Transits Access-A-Ride Service
Eligible customer reserves a trip in advance to a destination within the service area covered by public buses and subways. MTA New York City Transit administers the paratransit service for New York City, called Access-A-Ride (AAR). The service is shared-ride, door-to-door or feeder service. AAR MetroCard issued by NYC Transit serves as both your Paratransit customer identification card to use when you ride AAR and as a MetroCard if you opt to use public transit. NYC Transit understands that some Paratransit customers are able to use mass transit under certain circumstances but at other times need AARservice.
General Cancer Transportation Adults Regional
Healthcare Hospitality Network
A nationwide professional association of more than 200 unique, nonprofit organizations that provide lodging and support services to patients, families and their loved ones who are receiving medical treatment far from their home communities.
General Cancer Lodging Adults National
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Provides three core programs: Ronald McDonald Houses, which provide lodging for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals; Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in hospitals, which serve as places to escape stress and tension; and Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles, which bring cost-effective medical, dental and health education services directly to underserved children in both rural and urban areas.Provides a “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost. Search for local RMHs.
General Cancer Lodging Childhood Cancers Children Children National
Well Spouse Association
Advocates for and addresses the needs of individuals caring for a chronically ill and/or disabled spouse/partner. Educates health care professionals and the general public about the special challenges and unique issues "well" spouses face every day.
Caregiving Adults National
Locks of Love
Provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 21 who are experiencing long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Accepts hair donations.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Wigs Hair Loss Hair Donations Children National
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Assists veterans with information regarding burial benefits, death pension, Dependency Indemnity Compensation, directions to VA Benefits Regional Offices, disability compensation, disability pension, medical care, vocational rehabilitation, and employment. Also maintains a caregiver hotline and website. VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension for qualified Veterans and survivors.
General Cancer Veterans Adults National
Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)
NCOA offers a Medical Fund - created to promote the health and welfare of dependents of noncommissioned and petty officers and, in particular, to aid such persons faced with catastrophic medical problems. Grants awarded from the Fund are awarded to assist with medically-related incidental expenses (not actual medical bills) and have been awarded to individuals from all five branches of the Armed Forces to include the National Guard and Reserve Components. Membership in NCOA is not required to apply for assistance from the Fund. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis by a Board of Trustees comprised of active and retired noncommissioned officers.
General Cancer Veterans Adults National
Friends of Man
Friends of Man helps people of all ages with a large variety of needs, including:Hearing Aids, Eyeglasses, Dental, Mobility Equipment (Wheelchairs, Prostheses, Auto/Van Modifications, etc.), Clothing ,Daycare, Prescriptions, Medical Equipment, And More...
General Cancer Prostheses Dental Health Medical Equipment and Supplies Hearing Aids Adults National
New Eyes for the Needy
Purchases new prescription eyeglasses through a voucher program for children and adults in the United States who cannot afford glasses on their own. Client must work through a social worker, case worker or agency to submit an Application. Applications must be submitted with a copy of a recent eye prescription (applicants must have had their eyes examined within the past 12 months).
General Cancer Eyeglasses Adults National
Aging with Dignity
Offers Five Wishes--an easy to use legal document written in everyday language that lets adults of all ages plan how they want to be cared for in case they become seriously ill. The advance directive meets the legal requirements in most states and is available in numerous languages for a small fee.
General Cancer Older Adults Hospice and End-of-Life Advanced Directives Adults National
Compassion Choices
Improves care, expands options and empowers everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. Envisions a society that affirms life and accepts the inevitability of death, embraces expanded options for compassionate dying, and empowers everyone to choose end-of-life care that reflects their values, priorities, and beliefs.
General Cancer Hospice and End-of-Life Advanced Directives Adults National
Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation
Helps kids under 18 who have a mom or dad with a late stage, limited life expectancy by arranging WOW! Experiences which include travel to resorts, award shows, concerts, professional and college sports, all-star games, theme parks, and attractions, Broadway, etc.
General Cancer Children Wish Fulfillment Children National
Convatec Ostomy Access Program
Providing ostomy supplies to financially eligible patients on a temporary basis, at no charge.
Colorectal Cancer Colostomy Adults National
Grahamtastic Connection
Offers free computers and Internet access to children with cancer and other serious illnesses for educational purposes. To request service a child must be 18 years or younger with a critical illness. All requests must come from someone on the child's medical team.
Adults National
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild
Works to protect the rights of the most disenfranchised and vulnerable populations, including women who are victims of domestic violence, people with HIV/AIDS, children, and noncitizen criminal offenders. Develops cutting-edge strategies to respond to illegal immigration enforcement.
Immigrant Adults National
Catholic Charities of NY
Helps solve the problems of New Yorkers in need - non-Catholics and Catholics alike. Services include: children's services, emergency meals and eviction prevention, and legal services for immigrants.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Counseling Legal Assistance Immigrant Food Housing Adults Regional
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
A not-for-profit law office providing services to low-income New Yorkers who would otherwise be unable to afford or receive legal assistance. NYLAG helps the poor and near poor in New York City access legal rights and clients include seniors, immigrants, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, and individuals suffering from chronic and serious illness. They help with legal issues including obtaining government benefits such as food stamps and home care, securing orders of protection and divorces, and handling immigration matters.
General Cancer Legal Assistance Immigrant Adults Regional
Legal Services NYC
Provides free legal help in civil matters to low-income residents of New York City. Also provides free legal advice to individuals who cannot provide representation and immigrants and asylum seekers. NYC Bankruptcy Assistance Project (NYC BAP) provides free bankruptcy assistance and representation.
General Cancer Legal Assistance Immigrant Adults Regional
Elle Foundation
Offers wishes for children ages 5-18 (may consider up to 21, depending on situation), who have had a recurrence of cancer after having been out of treatment and in remission for at least 2 years, and who reside in NY, NJ, and PA. Child is eligible even if she/he had another wish granted before (e.g., Make A Wish Foundation) but to qualify her/his wish must have taken place at least 2 years ago. The wishes are more domestic and on a smaller scale (do not send families to Europe etc.) and they do not provide direct financial help.Applications should be filled out by the social worker at the hospital where the child is being treated. Applications can be found on the website.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Wish Fulfillment Children Regional
Greater New York Hospital Association Health Information Tool for Empowerment (HITE)
HITE is an online resource providing information and referrals for uninsured and low-income individuals in the Greater New York City area, including all five boroughs of New York City and Nassau and Suffolk counties in Long Island. Can search for services including dental and eye care, financial assistance, transportation, immigrant support, health and home care, legal services, food pantries, and homeless prevention services.
General Cancer Transportation Dental Health Legal Assistance Immigrant Food Housing Homecare Adults Regional
Mark Garrison Salon
General Cancer Hair Donations Adults Regional
Wigs for Kids
Provides free wigs to children under the age of 18 who have lost their hair due to a medical condition. Accepts hair donations.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Wigs Hair Loss Hair Donations Children National
National Cancer Legal Services Network
Promotes increased availability of free legal services programs so that people affected by cancer may focus on medical care and their quality of life. A network of over 40 programs nationwide.
General Cancer Legal Assistance Adults National
Swedish Institute
Offers low-cost massage programs through their student training clinics.
General Cancer Massage Adults Regional
National Coalition for LGBT Health
Committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal advocacy that is focused on research, policy, education, and training.
LGBTQ+ Adults National
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Community Center
Center CARE Wellness (Counseling, Advocacy, Recovery and Education) is the Center’s adult mental health and wellness program. Since 1983, the Center has been at the forefront of creating awareness for HIV and AIDS, as well as providing counseling, education, prevention and bereavement services. Provides cancer support for lesbian, bisexual women, and transgender men and women.
LGBTQ+ Adults Regional
The Creative Center
Offers hospital artist-in-residence programs in more than 20 healthcare sites around the New York metropolitan area, and free-of-charge art workshops. View Calendar.
General Cancer Art Workshops Adults Regional
Family Caregiver Alliance
A public voice for caregivers, illuminating the daily challenges they face, offering them the assistance they so desperately need and deserve, and championing their cause through education, services, research and advocacy.
General Cancer Caregiving Adults National
Strength for Life
Offers community exercise programs and wellness retreats for people diagnosed with cancer designed to enhance their recovery process. Services provided include educating cancer patients and the general public on the benefits of exercise in reducing the risk of certain cancers and improving functional activities.
General Cancer Mind-Body Camps and Retreats Exercise Adults National
National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
Provides patient advocacy, educational awareness and direct financial resources (for necessary general living expenses such as rent/mortgage, utilities, travel expenses for treatment, groceries and other necessary living costs) for pancreatic cancer patients. View Financial Assistance Program information
Pancreatic Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Housing Adults National
Expect Miracles Foundation’s SAMFund
Provides support to young adults who are struggling financially due to cancer. Twice a year, gives grants to survivors aged 21-39 to help with medical bills, living expenses, educational/professional development, graduate tuition, student loans, cosmetic or reconstructive procedures, family building options/procedures, health insurance supplementation, mental health, physical therapy, residual and current medical expenses, transportation-related expenses, legal expenses and rent/mortgage supplementation.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Insurance Young Adults Fertility Post-Treatment Survivorship Scholarships Legal Assistance Housing Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Reconstruction Young Adults National
Mary's Place by the Sea
Offers individual oncological massage, guided meditation, nutritional counseling, spa services, yoga, group workshops and overall support in a six-bedroom lake-front Victorian home located in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Since opening in May 2009, has served over 500 women, free of charge. All services are performed by licensed professionals (available for any woman with any type of cancer).
General Cancer Camps and Retreats Adults National
The MDS Foundation
MDS Foundation supports and educates patients, their communities, and healthcare providers, and contributes to innovative research in the fields of MDS and its related continuum of diseases to better diagnose, control and ultimately cure these diseases.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Adults National
No Stomach For Cancer
Stomach Cancer Adults National
CDCs Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP)
The purpose of CDC’s Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) is to increase colorectal cancer screening rates among people between 45 and 75 years of age.
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults National
Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy. Provides information about health care reform and the Affordable Care Act and health insurance options and the uninsured.
General Cancer Affordable Care Act Insurance Advocacy Adults National
HealthCare.gov
A federal government website managed and paid for by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It provides up-to-date information on all aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including finding insurance options by state, understanding the health insurance marketplace, health insurance basics, enrollment information and key features of the law.
General Cancer Affordable Care Act Insurance Adults National
Childhood Leukemia Foundation
Provides services for kids up to 21 with any cancer diagnosis – they do not provide financial assistance but they have wish baskets (age appropriate), phone cards and free wigs.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children National
Magnolia Meals at Home
A meal delivery program that helps patients by providing nourishing meals to households affected by cancer. Is currently available in and around Woodcliff Lake, NJ, Andover, MA and Raleigh-Durham, NC (as well as areas in New York, New Hampshire and Boston, MA). Eligible participants will receive up to two months of home meal deliveries, each of which will include ten meals that are designed to help meet the nutritional needs of people living with breast or thyroid cancer, and up to ten additional meals for their family members.
General Cancer Nutrition Food Meal Delivery Adults Regional
Gastric Cancer Foundation
Gastric Cancer Adults National
NYU Langone Steven A. Cohen Military Family Center
The Military Family Clinic at NYU Langone Medical Center seeks to fill the gap in mental health care for service members and their families in the NYC area who are affected by all phases of deployment and other life stressors. We welcome veterans and active duty service members, mainly OIF/OEF, and define family broadly to include nuclear and extended family members—spouses, children, siblings, parents, grandparents etc. Family members may come for treatment even if their loved one does not wish to seek help at this time.
General Cancer Counseling Veterans Adults Regional
NeedyMeds
Provides accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information on programs that help people who are facing problems paying for medications and health care. Assists those in need in applying to programs and provides health-related education. Provides a searchable database listing pharmaceutical patient assistance programs, government programs, prescription discount cards, disease-based assistance, camps, scholarships and more.
General Cancer Medication Adults National
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
West Side Campaign Against Hunger (located at 263 W. 86 Street. NY, NY, 10024) is an emergency Food Pantry and Single Stop site located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Through a supermarket style food pantry, West Side Campaign Against Hunger alleviates hunger and creates a culture that promotes self-reliance. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday open 8am - 12 Noon, 1 - 3 pm, Monday 3 - 6:30 pm (for working people), Tuesday pantry closed. We accept residents from all 5 boroughs. Households may shop once a month regard-less of the date of their last visit.The 3-day supply of food is based upon your documented family size. Must present ID, proof of address and income.
General Cancer Food Adults Regional
Testicular Cancer Society
Testicular Cancer Adults National
Cancer Hope Network
Non-profit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families. They match cancer patients or family members with trained volunteers who have themselves undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience.
General Cancer Patient and Peer Matching Adults National
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
A 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in our national network of more than 150 crisis centers. The Lifeline’s national network of local crisis centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals day and night.
General Cancer Adults National
Grace on Wings
Nation's only charity air ambulance. Donates all professional services (pilots, medical staff, and medical supplies). However, the cost for fuel, maintenance, and insurance for the aircraft is a necessary expense for Grace on Wings to operate. Therefore, the direct cost of these expenses must be covered by the patient, family, or insurance company. Currently flying only throughout the continental United States. Grace on Wings charity air ambulance service is available for those too ill for commercial flight, too ill for long-distance ground transportation, and unable to afford transportation to access critical medical care.
General Cancer Transportation Adults National
American Academy of Dermatology
Maintains a searchable database of free skin cancer screenings. Click on a state on the map to see the results of free skin cancer screenings in your area. If there are no results, sign-up for email alerts which will notify you when a screening is scheduled within 50 miles of your zip code.
Melanoma Skin Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults National
Sertoma
A community service organization with national mission of hearing health. Provides a Hearing Aid Resources Directory (national and local).
General Cancer Hearing Aids Adults National
Basal Cell Carcinoma Nevus Syndrome Life Support Network
Basal Cell Cancer Adults National
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
Non-profit collaboration of patients and families, physicians, advocates and researchers dedicated to eradicating the life-ending and vicious effects of mesothelioma. Offers a Patient Travel Grant of up to $1,000 to travel to receive an expert consult, to seek new treatment options for a relapse or to participate in a clinical trial. Grant cannot be used for treatment visits.
Mesothelioma Financial Assistance Adults National
Hospice of New York (HONY)
Is committed to the total care of the patient who is facing a life-limiting illness, care of his/her family and caregivers, the development of the community's healthcare delivery system, and the conservation of health care resources. Delivers the highest quality spiritual, emotional, physical, and psycho-social care of our patients and families. Offers bereavement support groups (partner/spouse groups and adults who have lost a loved one groups) in Queens, Long Island and the Bronx - call 718-472-1999 for more info.
General Cancer Support Groups Grief and Loss Hospice and End-of-Life Adults Regional
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Programs include free educational information about brain tumors and a college scholarship program for pediatric brain tumor survivors to ease the financial hardships of a childhood brain tumor diagnosis and help survivors reach career goals. Offers The Butterfly Fund providing emergency financial assistance to families of children in treatment at partnering medical facilities.
Brain Cancer Glioblastoma Financial Assistance Lodging Childhood Cancers Scholarships Camps and Retreats Children National
AAMDSIF - The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
The world's leading nonprofit health organization dedicated to supporting patients and families living with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), and related bone marrow failure diseases. The Foundation provides answers, support, and hope to thousands of patients and their families around the world.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Adults National
Air Charity Network
Serves all 50 states and provides free flights to people in need of medical treatment. To be automatically routed to a specific region, call toll-free 877-621-7177 or visit website for regional links.
General Cancer Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Adults Children National
Limbs for Life Foundation
Maintains a Prosthesis Fund which provides qualified applicants with partial or complete funding for an advanced prosthesis, fitted by a certified prosthetist. Applicants must be legal US residents without felony convictions. The foundation also operates a World Limb Bank that collects and distributes used limbs free of charge to amputees in third-world countries.
General Cancer Prostheses Adults National
Pet Partners
The first comprehensive, standardized training in animal-assisted activities and therapy for volunteers and health-care professionals. Their Therapy Animal Program has grown to over 15,000 teams across the US, making approximately three million visits each year.
General Cancer Pet Therapy Adults National
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)
Helps clients overcome the physical and financial limitations they face caring for their animal companions. Assists seniors or people with an illness or disability who struggle with the day to day care of their pet. Focus is on physical assistance - they are unable to provide financial assistance. PAWS NY volunteers provide on-site home visits to clients. Visits generally include: dog walking, litter maintenance, medication administration, and provision of food and water.
General Cancer Pets Pet Therapy Adults Regional
Reel Recovery
Conducts free fly-fishing retreats for men recovering from all forms of cancer. Adult men who are in treatment for or recovery from all forms of cancer are eligible to attend a Reel Recovery retreat. Reel Recovery provides all meals, lodging and fishing equipment. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the retreat location, and may be required to purchase a fishing license.
General Cancer Camps and Retreats Adults National
Casting for Recovery
Provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants. Retreats offer opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy for life, and experience healing connections with other women and nature. Retreats are open to women with breast cancer of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Camps and Retreats Adults National
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Offers guidance with foreclosure issues.
General Cancer Debt Management Adults National
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centers Integrative Medicine Services
MSKCC's integrative medicine services complement mainstream cancer care. They offer touch therapy, mind-body therapy, acupuncture, creative therapy, and nutrition counseling, as well as exercise programs to improve strength and promote relaxation. Services are available to anyone receiving cancer care, either at MSKCC or elsewhere. Services are provided at the Bendheim Integrative Medicine Center (some are also available at the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center and at the Brooklyn Infusion Center). Fees for services are listed on the website.
General Cancer Mind-Body Relaxation Techniques Nutrition Exercise Yoga Lymphedema Acupuncture Massage Adults Regional
The Bridge Fund
Mission is to prevent homelessness for vulnerable, working poor individuals and families who are threatened with the loss of their housing, but often do not qualify for emergency government assistance. Assistance may be loans or grants, information and referrals and budget counseling. Clients cannot apply directly - referrals must come from social workers.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Housing Adults Regional
Joe Andruzzi Foundation
Provides grants to cancer patients and their families battling cancer, allowing them to focus on treatment and recovery. All candidates must be receiving active cancer treatments, provide verification of a cancer diagnosis, and documentation of financial need. Serves patients throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey.Covers basic living expenses, for example: mortgage, rent, electricity, gas, oil, telephone, cable, or other similar expenses. All grant monies are mailed to the patient with checks written directly to the service providers. Does not help with the cost of medical expenses or credit card bills. JAF does not pay money directly to applicants or family members.All patients must be referred to the Joe Andruzzi Foundation by a social worker, resource specialist, or patient advocate at their hospital or cancer center.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Adults Young Adults Regional
Fisher House Foundation
Operates a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. Homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, close to the medical center or hospital they serve, and have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Also operates the Hero Miles program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of ill service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels.
General Cancer Lodging Transportation Veterans Adults National
Catholic Charities USA
Association of social service agencies that help people in need, regardless of religious affiliation, with emergency assistance. Use online locator to search for resources.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Adults National
United Way
Locations throughout the U.S, and can refer to local assistance programs. Use online locator to find closest United Way office or local 2-1-1 line.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Adults National
RESOLVE The National Infertility Association
Non-profit organization with the only established, nationwide network mandated to promote reproductive health and to ensure equal access to all family building options for men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive disorders.
General Cancer Fertility Adults National
Debbies Dream Foundation - Curing Stomach Cancer
Dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers.
Stomach Cancer Gastric Cancer Adults National
Pink Fund
Provides short-term financial aid to patients who are in active treatment for breast cancer. The aid covers non-medical related expenses, including health insurance premiums, house or rent payments, car payments, car insurance payments, and utility payments. Applicants must have been employed at the time of diagnosis, in active treatment and experiencing a loss or reduction in income as a result. Payments are made directly to creditors.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation COVID Utilities Housing Medication Insurance Premiums Adults National
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) NCCN Guidelines for Patients
General Cancer Treatment Adults National
Coalition to Support Grieving Students
The Coalition to Support Grieving Students was convened by the New York Life Foundation, a pioneering advocate for the cause of childhood bereavement, and the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, which is led by pediatrician and childhood bereavement expert David J. Schonfeld, M.D. The Coalition has worked with Scholastic Inc. to create a practitioner-oriented website designed to provide educators with the information, insights, and practical advice they need to better understand and meet the needs of the millions of grieving kids in America’s classrooms.
General Cancer Grief and Loss Adults National
Support Connection - Breast & Ovarian Cancer Support
A not-for-profit organization that provides emotional, social and educational support to women, their families and friends affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Although office is in Yorktown Heights, NY, they help people all over the country via our toll-free services. They provide peer counseling and offer telephone support groups.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Adults National
Lung Cancer Action Network (LungCAN)
A collaborative group of lung cancer advocacy organizations (including CancerCare) that have come together to raise public awareness about the realities of lung cancer. Our intention is to increase funding for detecting, treating and curing the disease.
Lung Cancer Adults National
GriefShare
Run by Church Initiative, a nondenominational, nonprofit ministry serving more than 16,000 churches worldwide. From its headquarters in Wake Forest, North Carolina, the ministry creates and publishes video-based curriculums to help churches minister to people experiencing life crises, including GriefShare group program. Maintains a database of support groups.
General Cancer Support Groups Grief and Loss Adults National
Susan G. Komen
Adults National
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy
A public charity foundation committed to fostering collaboration among today’s most gifted and dedicated neuroscientists and physicians. These specialists from around the country will help us maintain a comprehensive view of the field and determine the research areas that hold the most promise in neuropathy research and treatment to develop new and effective therapies that can reverse, reduce and one day eliminate Peripheral Neuropathy.
Neuropathy Adults National
Family Reach
A nonprofit that provides financial support to cancer patients and caregivers in active treatment. They pay landlords, utility companies, and grocery bills so that no family has to choose between their health and basic needs. They also connect families to additional support within their region and offer a financial guidebook and tip sheets.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Food Utilities Housing Medical Expenses Adults Young Adults Children National
Make-A-Wish
Grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Wish Fulfillment Children National
Caring and Comfort
A for-profit wig-making company that makes custom wigs using real hair.
General Cancer Wigs Adults National
The International Waldenstroms Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Adults National
PhRMAs Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT)
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a web platform designed to help patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs offered to those who need financial support due to their lack of insurance or inadequate prescription medicine coverage. MAT is not its own patient assistance program, but rather a search engine for many of the support programs and resources that the biopharmaceutical industry has been offering for decades.
General Cancer Co-Pays Medication Adults National
Rx Outreach
A nonprofit organization that provides affordable medicines for those who qualify financially. Provides 90-day and 180-day supplies of prescription medications, regardless of the number of pills your doctor prescribes per day for most medications. Help is available to people regardless of age or whether they use another discount medicine or patient assistance program, and even to those who currently have a pharmacy benefit, such as Medicare Part D.
General Cancer Medication Adults National
Bite Me Cancer
Bite Me Cancer was started in September 2010 by a 17 year old girl (Nikki) who had been diagnosed with cancer in April 2010. One of her main goals was and still is to support/inspire teenagers with cancer by providing them with a Teen Support Bag to remind them that they are not alone. Nikki is still fighting cancer and is very happy that her Teen Support Bag program has grown so much that 1,500 bags have been distributed through 45 hospitals so far. To order a Teen Support Bag, contact foundation at [email protected] with information about teenager including mailing address, phone and email address.
General Cancer Adolescents and Teens Children National
Miracle Flights
Provides free air transportation to and from medical treatment facilities for children and adults with life-threatening illnesses.
General Cancer Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Young Adults Young Adults Children National
Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation
Promotes and supports world class research and quality care that lead to a cure of cancer. Empower patients and their families via education and guidance for their journey through cancer treatment and survivorship. Offers 4th Angel, a patient and caregiver mentoring program.
General Cancer Patient and Peer Matching Adults National
Union for International Cancer Controls (UICC)
Brings together a wide range of organizations, including voluntary cancer societies, research and treatment centers, public health authorities, patient support networks and advocacy groups.
General Cancer Adults National
Help America Hear
Mission is to enhance the quality of life for men, women and children with hearing impairments. Offers a Help America Hear program.
General Cancer Hearing Aids Adults National
United HealthCare Children's Foundation
Provides medical grants to help children gain access to health-related services not covered, or not fully covered, by their family’s commercial health insurance plan. Families can receive up to $5,000 annually per child ($10,000 lifetime maximum per child), and do not need to have insurance through UnitedHealthcare to be eligible.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Childhood Cancers Children Medical Expenses Children National
Compass to Care
Ensures all families can access life-saving cancer treatment for their children by scheduling and paying for travel arrangements to the hospital where a child is being treated for cancer. Child must be under the age of 18, diagnosed with cancer, and currently be in active cancer treatment. Also, must be traveling at least 60 miles (one way) to reach the hospital for child’s treatment.
General Cancer Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Children National
Camp Quality USA
Serves children with cancer and their families by providing year-round programs, experiences, and companionship, at no cost. Locate a camp.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Camps and Retreats Children National
Children With Hair Loss
Provides human hair replacements at no cost to children and young adults facing medically-related hair loss. Makes hair replacement available to those who may be financially challenged and might otherwise not have a means of obtaining the hair they want and need.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Wigs Hair Loss Children National
National Children's Cancer Society Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program
Awards college scholarships to childhood cancer survivors who have demonstrated the ability to overcome the difficult challenges of cancer with determination and motivation. Forty (40) $3,500 scholarships will be awarded each academic year.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Scholarships Children National
CancerIndex
Provides information about international cancer organizations.
General Cancer Adults National
Savor Health
A for-profit nutrition counseling and meal delivery service for people with cancer. Services include individually curated information and resources, one on one nutrition counseling with oncology-credentialed registered dietitians and home delivery of meals tailored to individual needs and tastes. Offers a guide Heal Well: A Cancer Nutrition Guide.
General Cancer Nutrition Food Meal Delivery Adults National
Healthwell Foundation
Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover coinsurance, copayments, health care premiums and deductibles for certain medications and therapies. Also, if a person is eligible for health insurance, but cannot afford the insurance premium, they may be able to assist with insurance premiums. Funding varies, so check website for up-to-date list of covered diagnoses and medications.
Financial Assistance Co-Pays Co-Pays Medication Insurance Premiums Adults National
Accessia Health
Committed to supporting people with expensive chronic illnesses and conditions through locating solutions with health insurance and assisting with premiums and prescription copayments to facilitate positive health and well-being.
Financial Assistance Screening and Prevention COVID Co-Pays Medication Adults National
Good Days
Helps patients suffering from chronic medical conditions who have limited financial means get access to the medications they need. Their program helps qualified patients pay their insurance co-pays so they can get immediate access to prescription medications. Also, helps with transportation and lodging needs. Check website for up-to-date covered diagnoses.
Financial Assistance Co-Pays Lodging Transportation Co-Pays Medication Adults National
The Samaritans
The only community-based organization devoted to suicide prevention in the NYC-Metropolitan area. Samaritans has been providing crisis response, prevention planning, professional development and training, suicide survivor support groups and related services to the people of the region for over 30 years. Offers a guide, NYC Guide to Suicide Prevention, Services and Resources.
General Cancer Adults Regional
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Callers to The Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) can expect highly trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in over 170 languages.
General Cancer Adults National
Safe Horizon
Largest non-profit victim services agency in the United States. We touch the lives of more than 250,000 children, adults, and families affected by crime and abuse throughout New York City each year. Through our 57 program locations, they provide compassionate and expert support for people who have experienced:
  • Domestic and intimate partner violence
  • Child physical and sexual abuse
  • Human trafficking
  • Stalking
  • Youth homelessness
  • Violent crimes committed against a family member and within communities
General Cancer Adults Regional
New York State Child Protective Services
The Statewide Central Register, also known as the "Hotline,” receives telephone calls alleging child abuse or maltreatment within New York State. The Statewide Central Register relays information from the calls to the local Child Protective Service for investigation, monitors their prompt response, and identifies if there are prior child abuse or maltreatment reports.The Hotline receives calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week from two sources: persons who are required by law, or mandated, to report suspected cases of child abuse and maltreatment; and calls from non-mandated reporters, including the public.
General Cancer Adults Regional
New York State Adult Protective Services
In providing services to impaired adults, it is required for Protective Services for Adults to work with agencies dealing with aging, medical and mental health, legal issues, and law enforcement. Services include:
  • Investigation and assessment of the adult's needs and risk of harm
  • Counseling for the victimized adult and their family
  • Advocacy and case management services including arranging for medical and mental health assessments, applying for benefits and assuring coordinated delivery services
  • Finding alternative living arrangements, including providing emergency room and board for up to 30 days
  • Financial management services, including serving as representative payee¨ Homemaker and housekeeper chore services, within specified limits
  • Crisis interventions, such as securing access orders, involuntary protective service orders and orders of protection
  • Long-term legal interventions, such as pursuing guardianship
General Cancer Adults Regional
EndBrainCancer Initiative - Chris Elliott Fund
Brain Cancer Glioblastoma Adults National
Pink Aids Pink Purse
Mission of Pink Aid is to help underserved local women in Connecticut survive breast cancer treatment with support and dignity, to provide screening to women in financial need, and to empower breast cancer survivors to heal by helping and inspiring others. Pink Aid's Pink Purse provides emergency aid for individuals with breast cancer in Connecticut only. Social workers must make referrals.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Utilities Adults Regional
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund
  • http://bcef.org
  • 415-932-6020, Ext. 8
  • 12 Grace Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA, 94103
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF) provides emergency financial assistance to low-income women with breast cancer in San Francisco, San Mateo or Santa Clara Counties. Financial assistance includes uninsured medical expenses, including co-pays, insurance/COBRA payments, prescriptions and emergency dental care, essential utilities and housing expenses.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Insurance Dental Health Co-Pays Utilities Housing Medication Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Angel Foundation
Provides financial assistance for basic non-medical expenses like housing payments, utilities and food. To receive financial assistance, you must be living in or treated in the seven-county metro area of Minnesota -- Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington. The Angel Foundation also provides services to kids, like their Camp Angel.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Children Camps and Retreats Food Utilities Housing Children Regional
Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans (CAGNO)
CAGNO helps those who have limited income and no health insurance in the New Orleans area. Patient services program provides medications, supplies, and comfort items. View counties that are eligible for assistance.CAGNO’s latest collaboration seeks to provide financial assistance to women seeking breast reconstruction in the greater New Orleans area following lumpectomy or mastectomy.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Wigs Prostheses Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Reconstruction Adults Regional
Breast Cancer Angels
Provides temporary financial assistance to eligible patients who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of their treatment. Eligibility criteria include: diagnosis of primary breast cancer, treatment plan (verified by medical team), demonstrated financial need, and is a resident of Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Bernardino or Riverside County (CA). Assists with food, housing, clothing, medical and COBRA co-pays, transportation, home health care, and utilities.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Camps and Retreats Co-Pays Food Utilities Housing Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Homecare Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Anal Cancer Foundation
Anal Cancer Adults National
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO)
Provides resources and support for individuals with breast cancer and their families within the local 29-county area of southwest Missouri. Offers personal support and practical help in southwest Missouri and the four state region. BCFO provides short-term, non-medical financial assistance to residents of southwest Missouri and the Four States (Joplin). This financial assistance may be provided for one or more of the following financial obligations:
  • Rent or mortgage
  • Utility assistance
  • Car insurance
  • Gas to drive to and from treatment
  • Propane for heat
  • Car payment
BCFO also offers free screening mammograms to qualified applicants, wigs and prostheses, and lymphedema garment assistance.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Prostheses Utilities Housing Adults Regional
Cancer Care Services
Provides financial, emotional and social help for patients and their families in Tarrant, Hood and Parker Counties of Texas. Offers help with prescription medications, health insurance premiums, nutritional supplements, transportation, medical supplies and equipment.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Support Groups Transportation Camps and Retreats Counseling Medication Nutritional Supplements Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Lazarex Cancer Foundation
Provides financial assistance for a patient to participate in a clinical trial defraying the associated costs such as travel, lodging, rental cars, diagnostics, etc. Also provides funding for a travel companion to provide emotional and logistical support while a patient is in treatment, away from home, family and friends.
Lodging Transportation Clinical Trials Adults National
Andrew McDonough B Foundation
Provides financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer nationwide. Offers grants to minimize the financial hardship that is directly attributable to a child’s illness.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Childhood Cancers Children Children National
Believe In Tomorrow Childrens Foundation
Provides hospital (Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, MD) and respite housing (in MD, DE, NC) services to critically ill children and their families. Also provides Hands On Adventures program (Hands on Flying, Hands on Bull Riding and Hands on Racing)
General Cancer Lodging Childhood Cancers Children Camps and Retreats Wish Fulfillment Children Regional
Sunshine Kids
Dedicated to providing the exciting activities, trips and events for young cancer patients throughout the nation. All activities, transportation, lodging and food are provided free of charge.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Camps and Retreats Children National
Hope Cam
Uses technology to connect children undergoing treatment for cancer with their friends at school. They provide equipment, IT support and work with the school to secure and facilitate their participation.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Children National
Camp Casey
Cowboy Camp Outs provide all-inclusive weekend getaways at dude ranch resorts for selected families to enjoy together. Outlaw Outings offer families one-day recreational activities such as trail rides throughout state parks and tickets to professional sports games, allowing them to enjoy events with one another without the hassle of cost or planning. Horsey House Calls surprise children with a knock on the door and a horse on their doorstep - provides an afternoon of riding and fun all in the family’s yard.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Camps and Retreats Children Regional
Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation
Assists families with everyday costs such as household living expenses, mortgage payments, rent, food, utilities, travel expenses related to treatment, medical expenses, insurance deductibles, uncovered procedures and additional expenses a family might need assistance with during a child’s treatment. Focus is on children who are less than 21 years old and who are currently in treatment for or are in follow-up care for cancer in the northern Nevada.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Insurance Childhood Cancers Children Food Utilities Housing Children Regional
Cancer Action
Offers programs and services addressing the physical, emotional and financial needs of people living with cancer in the Kansas City area. Provides help with medical supplies, medication assistance, prostheses/wigs, lymphedema sleeves and transportation. Has locations in Johnson, Wyanndotte and Eastern Jackson counties.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Prostheses Lymphedema Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults Regional
Cancer Connection
The Lynne Wunsch Memorial Travel Assistance fund is available to Southeast Alaska cancer survivors who need to travel for their cancer treatment (up to $750).
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Housing Adults Regional
Cancer Foundation League
Provides financial assistance to people with cancer living in or receiving treatment in northeast Louisiana.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Screening and Prevention Transportation Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Coalition for the Homeless
Offers crisis intervention, emergency cash assistance and case management to prevent eviction in New York City.
General Cancer Food Housing Adults Regional
Circle of Hope, Inc.
Circle of Hope Inc. provides emotional, financial and educational support to those diagnosed with breast, cervical, colorectal, melanoma, ovarian, prostate, testicular or uterine cancer in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Breast Cancer Prostate Cancer Colorectal Cancer Cervical Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer Melanoma Testicular Cancer Financial Assistance Support Groups Adults Regional
Cancer Lifeline
Provides financial assistance to low-income patients with cancer other than breast cancer. The fund can be used for living or medical expenses. Eligible applicants must be within a three month window of active treatment, live or receive treatment in western Washington and meet low-income requirements. Their Komen Patient Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to low-income women in treatment for breast cancer in western Washington. Assistance is available for rent/mortgage payments, utilities and food.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Camps and Retreats Food Utilities Housing Adults Regional
Cancer Services Network
Provides assistance with medications, health insurance premiums, transportation, medical equipment and supplies, wigs/prostheses, nutrition and emergency help with rent and utilities for anyone living in Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, Mitchell, Nolan, Runnels, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor or Throckmorton counties who has been diagnosed with any type of cancer. Requires referral from a physician or social worker.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Prostheses Food Utilities Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Nutritional Supplements Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Childrens Cancer Fund of New Mexico
Provides financial support to families affected by childhood cancer who live in New Mexico. Financial assistance is provided to pay for non-medical expenses such as rent, utilities, lodging and transportation.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Wigs Food Utilities Housing Art Workshops Children Regional
Center for Medicare Advocacy
Is a non-profit, public interest law firm, staffed with attorneys, advocates, nurses, and technical experts. Represents individuals, provides legal analysis and education, and advocate at the national level and in federal court to ensure fair access to Medicare and quality health care for older and disabled people. Anyone can contact the Center to obtain information and self-help packets, but the Center is only funded to provide direct legal assistance for people from Connecticut.
General Cancer Insurance Medicare Advocacy Adults National
Cancer Support Team
Provides limited financial assistance to eligible individuals residing in lower Westchester County, New York, who need help paying for cancer-related items and services that are not covered by their insurance, such as transportation and medical equipment. Refers patients and families to other financial assistance programs that may be able to provide them with assistance.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Co-Pays Food Utilities Housing Medical Equipment and Supplies Child Care Medical Expenses Nutritional Supplements Adults Regional
Neighborhood Cancer Connection
Provides transportation, medical equipment and supplies, nutritional supplements, non-medical financial assistance, medication assistance, wigs and prostheses for people living with cancer in Greenville County, SC.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Support Groups Screening and Prevention Lodging Transportation Wigs Camps and Retreats Prostheses Counseling Co-Pays Utilities Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Homecare Adults Regional
Cancer Services, Inc.
Provides medication assistance, transportation, medical equipment and supplies, wigs and prostheses for people living with cancer in Davie, Forsyth, Stokes and Yadkin Counties.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Post-Treatment Survivorship Wigs Prostheses Co-Pays Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Nutritional Supplements Adults Regional
Cancer Services of New Mexico
Supports New Mexicans with cancer and their loved ones through services such as retreats, resource bags, legal assistance and help with insurance and paperwork.
General Cancer Camps and Retreats Legal Assistance Adults Regional
Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge
Provides assistance with medical supplies and equipment, nutritional supplements, and wigs and prostheses for people living with cancer in a 10-parish area that includes Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana Parishes.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Support Groups Wigs Camps and Retreats Prostheses Counseling Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Nutritional Supplements Adults Regional
Community Cancer Association
Assists eligible people diagnosed with cancer living in McLennan County, Texas with outpatient cancer drugs, medicine for the effects of treatment, pain control and symptom management, prescription co-pays, medically necessary travel, wound care items, ostomy and mastectomy supplies, prostheses, compression bandages and garments, and wigs and nutritional supplements.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Prostheses Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults Regional
Community Servings
Provides free meal delivery to cancer patients, family members and caregivers who are homebound due to illness and live in eastern Massachusetts. Community Servings serves every Boston neighborhood, as well as the 19 nearby cities and towns of Braintree, Brockton, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Fitchburg, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Quincy, Randolph, Revere, Somerville, Weymouth, Winthrop and Worcester. Also provides nutrition counseling, assessments and education.
General Cancer Nutrition Food Meal Delivery Adults Regional
DKMS We Delete Blood Cancer
Leukemia Mantle Cell Lymphoma Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Follicular Lymphoma Hodgkin Lymphoma Acute Myeloid Leukemia Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Myelodysplastic Syndromes Polycythemia Vera Myelofibrosis Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Adults National
Caring Community Foundation
Provides financial support to cancer patients in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina by providing assistance with rent, food, utilities, medication, treatment or other expenses that become difficult to manage during cancer treatment. Referrals for help must come from hospital social worker. See website for more information.
General Cancer Transportation Food Utilities Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults Regional
Childhood Cancer Lifeline
Provides an emergency fund for families with a child who has cancer (0-19 years old) to pay one bill one time for New Hampshire families during a time of need. Also provide Family Assistance Programs, which can help with grocery certificates, meal vouchers for hospital stays and prepaid telephone cards. Offers laptop program to help children stay connected.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Scholarships Food Utilities Children Regional
The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan (formerly Childrens Leukemia Foundation of Michigan)
Mission is to provide and promote compassionate, personalized support to adults and children in Michigan affected by leukemia, lymphoma and other blood related disorders.
Leukemia Mantle Cell Lymphoma Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Follicular Lymphoma Hodgkin Lymphoma Acute Myeloid Leukemia Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Marginal Zone Lymphoma Financial Assistance Transportation Scholarships Wigs Camps and Retreats Utilities Housing Medication Child Care Adults Young Adults Children Regional
Connors Heroes Foundation
Provides hope, guidance and support to children with cancer and their families who are treated at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.
General Cancer Transportation Childhood Cancers Food Meal Delivery Children Regional
Cowboys Against Cancer
Provides grants to Sweetwater County residents, regardless of financial need. Annual grants of $3000 per applicant are available to defray costs of treatment, travel, and may be used at the applicant’s discretion. To qualify for a grant you must have lived in Sweetwater County, Wyoming for a minimum of six (6) months, received a cancer diagnosis, and require treatment not available in Sweetwater County.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Medication Adults Regional
Embrace Your Sisters
Provides financial and support to people with breast cancer in the New York Finger Lakes Region (Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties in New York). This emergency funding can help with co-pays and medical expenses, along with rent/mortgages, utilities, and other necessary expenses in order to improve the quality of life.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Prostheses Co-Pays Utilities Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Insurance Premiums Hearing Aids Reconstruction Adults Regional
Emmanuel Cancer Foundation
Provides a variety of specialized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. Emergency funds are available for ECF families who find themselves in a financial crisis and can help with basic services that a family needs to survive, such as rent or utilities.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Wigs Food Utilities Wish Fulfillment Housing Meal Delivery Insurance Premiums Children Regional
Family House
Provides temporary housing to families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at the University of California San Francisco Benioff Children's Hospital. Qualifying families live more than 50 miles from UCSF, and many live at or below the low-income status as determined by UCSF.
General Cancer Lodging Childhood Cancers Children Regional
Food Friends
Provides specialized meals and groceries in conjunction with nutrition counseling to people coping with cancer. Each delivery includes food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with liquid nutritional supplements, if needed. Provides services in the following counties of Maryland: Calvert County, Charles County, Frederick County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, St. Mary’s County and Washington County. In Virginia: Arlington County, Fairfax County, King George County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Spotsylvania County and Stafford County, City of Alexandria, City of Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Manassas and Manassas Park
General Cancer Food Meal Delivery Nutritional Supplements Adults Regional
Hawaii Childrens Cancer Foundation (HCCF)
Helps families with a child (diagnosed before age 25) with cancer pay expenses not covered by insurance, including housing, utilities and transportation.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Scholarships Utilities Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Children Regional
Hebrew Free Burial Association
The only agency in the greater New York metropolitan area dedicated to assuring that every Jew, regardless of financial means or religious affiliation, receives a dignified, traditional Jewish funeral and burial.
General Cancer Funeral and Burial Adults Regional
Hope Cancer Resources
Provides compassionate, professional cancer support and education in the northwest Arkansas region. Services are available to individuals living or being treated for cancer in Benton, Carroll, Madison or Washington counties. Assists patients with cancer-related prescription medication or dental care, rent/mortgage, utilities, car payments, transportation-related costs and travel for out of town treatment (hotel/flight).
General Cancer Financial Assistance Screening and Prevention Lodging Transportation Genetics Dental Health Utilities Housing Medication Adults Regional
Hopkins Breast Cancer Inc.
Provides financial assistance to men and women in the Washington, DC metropolitan area who are under-served, uninsured, or otherwise have insufficient financial means after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Adults Regional
Hospitality Homes
Provides short-term housing in volunteer host homes for families and friends of patients receiving medical care in the Boston, MA area. Services are free of charge and are made possible by the generosity of our volunteer hosts and supporters.
General Cancer Lodging Adults Regional
Hosts for Hospitals
Provides free or low-cost lodging and caring support at volunteer host-homes for patient-families coming to Greater Philadelphia, PA for medical care.
General Cancer Lodging Adults Regional
Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Support Services
Provides emotional, social and financial assistance (direct payment of bills such as rent, phone, utilities, fuel and groceries) to children with cancer and their families in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and South Santa Clara Counties. Services include case management, individual, family and bereavement counseling, support groups, home and hospital visits, art therapy, resources and referrals, financial assistance and a family social support program.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Food Utilities Housing Meal Delivery Children Regional
JD Breast Cancer Foundation
Helps people who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of breast cancer treatment with necessities like rent, utilities, groceries and gas.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Transportation Food Utilities Housing Adults Regional
Jens Friends
Provides supplemental financial assistance to people living in Mount Washington Valley, NH region, which can help with rent, mortgage, taxes, utilities, groceries, travel expenses to and from chemotherapy and radiation treatments, child care during times of treatment, prescriptions not covered by other sources and prescription and insurance co-payments.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Housing Medication Adults Regional
Kid One Transport
Provides transportation to medical treatment facilities for children with cancer who have limited or no transportation. Kid One serves 43 counties throughout Alabama.
General Cancer Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Children Regional
Meals on Wheels America
Delivers free meals to elderly and disabled persons around the country. Website offers a national database to find a location near you.
General Cancer Food Meal Delivery Adults National
Myriad Cares Financial Assistance Program
Provides testing for Myriad’s services at no charge to uninsured patients who meet specific medical and financial criteria. Myriad currently offers numerous genetic tests and co-pay assistance to insured patients. Check website for most current list of available tests.
General Cancer Genetics Adults National
North Fork Breast Health Coalition
Offers a one-time grant of up to $1,000 for individuals living on the North Fork with breast cancer and are currently under a physician’s care. May be used for such services as house cleaning, meal preparation, transportation expenses.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Adults Regional
Open Arms of Minnesota
Cooks and delivers fresh, delicious meals to people living with cancer and other ailments. Meals are free, regardless of the client’s income; qualification for services is based only on a physician referral. Delivery zone is the metro area of Minnesota within the 494/694 loop. Clients who live outside the delivery area are welcome to pick up meals from the office address above.
General Cancer Food Meal Delivery Adults Regional
Orchard of Hope
Provide financial assistance to Fremont County residents living with cancer in need of financial assistance. Can assist with items such as: fuel for travel to and from treatments, prescription drugs, co-pays for doctors and hospitals, wigs, breast prosthesis, artificial limbs, motel rooms, Cobra Insurance Premiums, car payments, car insurance, phone/utilities, mortgage payments, homeowners insurance, accessibility items and food.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Wigs Prostheses Food Utilities Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults Regional
Project Angel Heart
Deliver nutritious free meals to people in metro Denver area or Colorado Springs coping with life-threatening illness who have documented difficulty preparing or accessing healthy meals due to illness treatment.
General Cancer Food Meal Delivery Adults Regional
Project Open Hand
Provides free meal delivery service in the city of San Francisco and Alameda County for anyone with an active diagnosis of cancer. Their Wellness Program also includes select grocery items (for pick-up only).
General Cancer Food Meal Delivery Adults Regional
SIS Sustain Inspire Survive
Helps people coping with breast cancer in the Greater Rochester area, including Allegany, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Steuben, Yates, Wayne and Wyoming Counties. Assists with rent/mortgage, utilities, childcare, car payments, groceries, pharmacy co-pays, prostheses, medical garments, wigs and transportation.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Prostheses Food Utilities Housing Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Sense of Security
Assists people with breast cancer in Colorado with the following expenses: mortgage or rent, medical insurance premiums, transportation costs, child care, utilities and groceries.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Child Care Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund
Assists people with breast cancer who demonstrate a financial need by offering relief help with prescribed breast cancer medications that exceed insurance coverage, breast prostheses, wigs and other related items. People must reside, work or be under the care of a physician in Atlantic or Cape May counties, New Jersey, lower Ocean or eastern Cumberland counties, New Jersey (within a 30 mile distance from the Atlantic City Airport).
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Wigs Prostheses Medication Adults Regional
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
Provides financial and emotional support to families of children who have cancer living in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties. Low-to-moderate income families can apply for up to $5,000 for payment of rent or mortgage, auto expenses, utility bills, medications, home care services, food, child care, or hotel accommodations.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Childhood Cancers Utilities Medication Child Care Homecare Children Regional
Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition
Offers an Emergency Access Fund to provide financial assistance to individuals in financial need due to inability to work and/or mounting medical expenses incurred while undergoing treatment of breast cancer. Provides assistance with mortgage and rent payments, utilities, insurance premiums, and medical necessities related to breast cancer treatment. Recipients must be residents of Tennessee and currently undergoing breast cancer treatments.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Utilities Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
WINGS
Provides comprehensive breast health care services to people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and who are not covered by any insurance carrier, Medicare or other third party payor in Central and South Texas. Must meet certain financial requirements.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Medication Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Entertainment Community Fund
Helps all professionals in entertainment and the performing arts. The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need or going through a crisis or transition. It offers several services, including help attaining affordable housing and health insurance, financial assistance for people in a medical crisis or those disabled by illness, case management, referrals, support groups and funeral/burial assistance. The Entertainment Community Fund is administered in offices in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Prostheses Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Funeral and Burial Insurance Premiums Adults National
The Bridge Breast Network
Provides access to diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer to low income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals in North Texas. Applicants must reside in one of the following counties: Bowie, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hood, Hopkins, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Navarro, Parker, Putnam, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Tarrant, Titus, Van Zandt and Wood counties.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Wigs Prostheses Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Adults Regional
The Littlest Heroes
Assists families living in Northeast Ohio struggling with fuel, groceries and other financial hardship resulting from a child’s cancer diagnosis.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Food Children Regional
Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation
Helps people living in Colorado when cancer treatment impedes on the ability to meet basic needs. All applicants must be referred through a doctor, social worker, nurse or patient navigator.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Adults Regional
The Rose
Provides access to screening, diagnostics and treatment services to any woman (sometimes men) regardless of ability to pay in the Houston area and surrounding counties.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation
Assists children and young adults, ages 0-22 years old, currently undergoing treatment or up to 6 months following treatment. Financial assistance for household expenses is provided on a temporary basis for families who find themselves in financial difficulty as a result of their child’s cancer. Must live in North Florida – Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam St. Johns, or Union County. The fund also assists patients in southern Georgia, New York City and northern New Jersey.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Childhood Cancers Children Young Adults Scholarships Camps and Retreats Utilities Housing Young Adults Children Regional
Cancer Patient Support Foundation
Offers a Cancer Patient Emergency Fund aimed to meet the immediate need of cancer patients in financial crisis due to illness. Can assist with emergency food and shelter, telephone and heating bills, transportation required by care plan, medications, medically appropriate supplies not covered by insurance, and child care to allow a parent to receive care.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Child Care Adults Regional
Cancer Services of Grant County, Indiana
Provides support and assistance with the cost of medications, medical bills and transportation. Offers a Post-Mastectomy Fitting Clinic and equipment and supplies including wigs, hats, and scarves, incontinence supplies, ostomy supplies, and other needed supplies.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Screening and Prevention Transportation Wigs Prostheses Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
River Bend Cancer Services
Provides medical equipment loans, transportation, financial assistance for cancer medications and supplies, nutritional products, wigs, bras and prosthetics, educational programs and a resource library for people with cancer living in St. Joseph County. All services are available free of charge.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Prostheses Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Nutritional Supplements Adults Regional
Cancer Resources for Elkhart County, Inc.
Assists people living in Elkhart County, IN with medical bills incurred due to cancer.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Wigs Co-Pays Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
Assists people with cancer in Allen, Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties with home health supplies, transportation assistance, nutrition education and supplies, massage and exercise therapy, wigs and turbans and financial assistance for cancer-related expenses. Also offers a durable medical equipment lending program.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Fertility Genetics Wigs Food Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Nutritional Supplements Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Cancer Association of Anderson County
Offers financial assistance for people with cancer in Anderson County, SC with treatment-related expenses up to $1,000 a year for prescription medicine and co-pays for medicine, local travel, costs for long-distance travel to medical centers out of the area and help paying health insurance premiums. Also offers free wigs and prostheses.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Prostheses Medication Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
The Giving Garden Foundation
Assists people with cancer living in Gloucester or Mathews County, Virginia who are having financial difficulties. Assistance may be provided for rent, mortgage, gas, utilities, groceries, treatments, prescriptions and any other necessary expenses.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Co-Pays Food Utilities Housing Medication Medical Expenses Adults Regional
The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia
Provides emergency financial assistance to people with cancer living in Northeast Georgia for basic life needs such as housing, utilities, food, medications, insurance premiums and co-payments, nutritional assistance, durable medical supplies and transportation costs. Eligible counties include 19 counties in northeast Georgia: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Stephens, Taliaferro, Walton, and Wilkes.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Co-Pays Food Utilities Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Nutritional Supplements Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Cancer Patient Services
Provides assistance to people with cancer living in Hancock County, OH with chemotherapy and other cancer-related prescription medications, transportation costs, nutritional supplements, and ostomy and incontinence supplies. Also offers a medical equipment loan program and free wigs?.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Co-Pays Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Nutritional Supplements Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation
Offers a Medical Gap Care Fund to help individuals who reside in one of the eight counties of the Hudson Valley, NY, and are in treatment for breast cancer with a financial emergency not covered by insurance. Can assist with co-payments for treatment, rent, groceries, utilities and transportation.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Housing Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
May be able to assist with bill payments, an energy crisis, and weatherization and energy-related home repairs. To apply, call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project toll-free at the number provided to get the contact information for your local LIHEAP office.
General Cancer Utilities Adults National
Mission4Maureen
Provides financial assistance to children under age 17 who are burdened by the cost of brain cancer treatment. Assistance may come in the form of rent or mortgage payments, help with the electric or gas bill, or gift cards to a local supermarket to help with the cost of food and medicines.
Brain Cancer Glioblastoma Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Housing Medication Children National
For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation
Provides adult cancer patients (living in PA, NJ, NY, DE or MD), their caregivers and their children with an opportunity to spend transformational time together with a respite experience. All patients must be nominated by a member of their oncology team and meet FPS program guidelines.
General Cancer Camps and Retreats Adults Regional
Camp Good Days
Provides residential camping programs at a beautiful Recreational Facility, located on the shores of Keuka Lake in Branchport, New York, as well as year-round recreational and support activities, in the Rochester, Buffalo, Ithaca & Syracuse, New York areas for children with cancer and the entire family. A vast majority of our campers reside in NY, Camp Good Days has no geographical boundaries and accepts children from all 50 states and all over the world. Provides services for: children with cancer, children who have a parent or sibling with cancer and/or children who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer. Also offer programs for women and men who have or have had cancer.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Camps and Retreats Children National
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation
Provides need-based financial support to young adult cancer survivors who are pursuing higher education throughout their treatment and beyond. Offers a General Scholarship Program supporting young adult cancer survivors and current patient between the ages 18-35 and a Legacy Scholarship Program open to young adults ages 18-35 who have lost a parent of guardian to cancer. Applicants for both programs must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited college, university or vocational institution in pursuit of an associate, bachelor, master’s, doctorate or certificate as of the fall of the application cycle.
General Cancer Young Adults Scholarships Young Adults National
New York State Cancer Services Program
Provides breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost to women and men who live in New York State, do not have health insurance, have health insurance with a cost share that may prevent a person from obtaining screening and/or diagnostic services, meet income and age eligibility requirements.
Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
OCRA is the largest global organization dedicated to fighting ovarian cancer. OCRA advances research to prevent, treat and defeat ovarian cancer, supports women and their families before, during and beyond diagnosis, and works with all levels of government to ensure ovarian cancer is a priority. As the largest private funder of ovarian cancer research, OCRA invests in innovative, promising research to further the understanding of the disease and treatment options for patients.OCRA is the voice for the ovarian cancer community, fighting for more resources and policies on Capitol Hill, helping future health professionals recognize the disease through our Survivors Teaching Students® program, offering a Patient Support line managed by a Licensed Oncology Social Worker, providing hope and insight by pairing newly diagnosed patients with mentors through our W2W program, and offering critical education through webinars and a National Ovarian Cancer Conference.
Ovarian Cancer Adults National
CancerCare
Financial Assistance Program offers limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation, home care and child care, and oncology social workers can help find additional resources. Also provides co-payment assistance through the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (check website for current funding). Offers free wig and prosthesis clinics in our New York, NY office, and free wigs by appointment in our Ridgewood, NJ and Long Island, NY locations. Offers assistance for people with cancer caring for a cat or dog through the Pet Assistance & Wellness Program (PAW).
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General Cancer Adults Young Adults Children National
Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation
Offers a Lifeline Fund to help cover the costs associated with transplants, such as donor searches, compatibility testing, bone marrow harvesting, medications, home and child care services, medical equipment, transportation, cord blood banking, housing and other expenses associated with the transplant. Also offers a CancerBuddy app that connects patients and survivors and provides resources.
Leukemia Mantle Cell Lymphoma Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Follicular Lymphoma Hodgkin Lymphoma Acute Myeloid Leukemia Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Lodging Transportation Transplants Scholarships Housing Medical Equipment and Supplies Child Care Homecare Apps Adults National
The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship
Awards a $4,000 to one student each semester whose life has been impacted by cancer. Is available to those who have had cancer at any point in their lives (not limited to mesothelioma) and those who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member or close friend that has had or is currently coping with cancer.
General Cancer Scholarships Adults Young Adults National
Cleaning for a Reason
Partners with more than 1,200 maid services to provide free house cleaning to women, 19 years or older, coping with any type of cancer. Due to demand, patients are eligible to receive just one round of services through the program.
General Cancer Adults National
City Bar Justice Center
Offer Cancer Advocacy Project which assists cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and support staff in three main areas: (1) drafting no-cost life-planning documents (wills, healthcare proxies, living wills and powers of attorney) for cancer patients and survivors, (2) challenging unjust health insurance decisions and (3) advice on cancer-related employment discrimination. Also offers Immigrant Justice Project which assists asylum seekers fleeing persecution in their home countries, survivors of violent crimes and trafficking here in the United States, and individuals seeking humanitarian protection and other forms of relief.
General Cancer Legal Assistance Immigrant Adults Regional
National Association of Free Charitable Clinics (NAFC)
Free and Charitable Clinics are safety-net health care organizations that utilize a volunteer/staff model to provide a range of medical, dental, pharmacy, vision and/or behavioral health services to economically disadvantaged individuals. Search for clinics.
General Cancer Treatment Medical Expenses Adults National
Vickies Angel Foundation
Provides a bridge to those who are struggling to keep up with their bills while undergoing cancer treatment in 9 counties, including Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill and York, in Pennsylvania. Application process, evaluation, interview, and approval process takes 1-3 weeks, depending on time of year and thoroughness of completed applications.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Utilities Adults Regional
Kids Wish Network
Grants wishes to children between the ages of 3 -18 who are living with a life threatening illness. To medically qualify for a wish, the child's doctor must sign a form indicating that the child's condition is "life threatening." No other medical criteria, prognosis or opinion regarding life expectancy is required.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Wish Fulfillment Children National
Pinky Swear Foundation
Committed to easing the financial impact of cancer by helping families with a child who has cancer pay rent, mortgages, car payments and car repairs, utilities, groceries, gas and more.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Food Utilities Housing Children National
Medicare.gov
Provides extensive information about all aspects of Medicare: rights and protections, plan choices, prescription coverage, billing, appeals, a Medicare glossary and much more. Offers a plan finder tool.Learn more about:
General Cancer Medicare Adults National
merkelcell.org
Provides information to answer frequently asked questions about Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). Website maintained by physicians and researchers who work on Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare and aggressive skin cancer. This resource, combines a review of the best available literature and experience caring for over 800 patients with MCC at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Offers a list of MCC specialists.
Skin Cancer Merkel Cell Carcinoma Adults National
Leukemia Texas
Awards grants of $1250 per year to help leukemia patients living in Texas with expenses associated with their leukemia treatment not covered by insurance or other third party providers. Applications to the program are accepted on a quarterly basis, at the end of March, June, September, and December and grants are awarded at the end of each application cycle.
Leukemia Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Acute Myeloid Leukemia Financial Assistance Transportation Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Red Dog Foundation
Non-profit organization created to help families of pediatrics with out of pocket expenses they incur, specifically parking fees they are faced with daily, while visiting a child in a NYC hospital. Apply for assistance through their website.
General Cancer Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Children Regional
Jills Wish
Offers grants of up to $1500 on a rolling basis to cover non-medical living expenses for people with newly-diagnosed or advanced breast cancer living in Louisville, KY, Southern, IN, Central Kentucky, Cincinnati, OH or Michigan. The grant is for housing expenses (rent or mortgage), utility bills and any car payments. View full list of grant program requirements.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Transportation Utilities Housing Adults Regional
CLL Society Inc.
The CLL Society Inc. is a patient–centric, physician–curated nonprofit focused on patient education and patient support. Dedicated to addressing the unmet needs of the CLL and related blood cancer communities, it explains the rapidly changing therapeutic landscape and the importance of clinical trials, supports and builds patient networks, and educates providers and patients alike. Offers an Expert Access Program which provides a free, online second opinion program from a recognized expert physician for patients with CLL living in the United States.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Adults National
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
General Cancer Advocacy Adults National
Families USA
Dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care and improved health for all. Advances mission through public policy analysis, advocacy, and collaboration with partners to promote a patient-and community-centered health system.
General Cancer Affordable Care Act Insurance Advocacy Adults National
The Assistance Fund
Helps patients facing high medical out-of-pocket costs by providing financial assistance for their copayments, coinsurance, deductibles and other health-related expenses. Covered diagnoses change, please check website for current funding.
Financial Assistance Co-Pays Co-Pays Adults National
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Helps more than one million veterans every year connect with the health care, disability, employment, education, and financial benefits. Offers transportation assistance program.
General Cancer Transportation Veterans Adults National
Connie Cares
Provides lymphedema compression pumps at no cost to people with cancer.
General Cancer Lymphedema Adults National
Gilded Lily
Does figurative nipple & areola 3-D tattooing including scar cover ups.
General Cancer Reconstruction Adults Regional
SeriousFun Childrens Network
A non-profit umbrella organization with a community of 30 camps and programs serving seriously ill children and their families. Creates opportunities for children and their families to reach beyond serious illness and discover joy, confidence and a new world of possibilities, always free of charge. Search for a camp.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Camps and Retreats Children National
Butterflies BBI
Provides children, experiencing medical hair loss, with free hair replacements and solutions. Also, accepts hair donations.
General Cancer Children Wigs Children Regional
Let's Win - Pancreatic Cancer
Platform that enables patients, doctors, and researchers to share fast-breaking information on potentially life-saving pancreatic cancer treatments and trials that go beyond the standard of care. Patients and their families can exchange information about their diagnoses and the science-driven treatments they have undertaken beyond traditional protocols, and share what they learn from others with their medical team.
Pancreatic Cancer Adults National
American Indian Cancer Foundation
Works to eliminate the cancer burdens on American Indian families through education, prevention, early detection, treatment and survivor support.
General Cancer Native American Adults National
American IndianAlaska Native Cancer Information Resource Center and Learning Exchange (Native CIRCLE)
Native CIRCLE is a resource center providing cancer and non-cancer related materials to healthcare professionals and lay people involved in the education, care and treatment of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
General Cancer Native American Adults National
Native American Cancer Research Foundation
Dedicated to helping improve the lives of Native American cancer patients and survivors. Seeks to reduce Native American cancer incidence and mortality, and to increase survival from cancer among Native Americans.
General Cancer Native American Adults National
Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina
Provides gas card assistance to lung cancer patients while seeking treatment including clinical trials. To be eligible for a gas card, the applicant must be a resident of North Carolina and currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer. An application must be completed and signed by both the applicant and the health care facility.
Lung Cancer Transportation Adults Regional
Cancer Alliance of Naples
Provides financial assistance for people with cancer living in Collier or Lee County, Florida (for at least one year) who are in active cancer treatment. Includes help with rent/mortgage, transportation and food. Also offers free group counseling, nutrition programs, college scholarships for graduating seniors who are cancer survivors, and an extensive library.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Housing Adults Regional
Ron Foley Foundation Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
In addition to funding research and providing outreach, the Ron Foley Foundation provides financial assistance to patients with pancreatic cancer in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Referrals from social workers are preferred.
Pancreatic Cancer Financial Assistance Adults Regional
Association for Molecular Pathology
General Cancer Adults National
National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation
The National Leiomyosarcomais a non-profit organization dedicated to general sarcoma and specific LMS research projects that hold promise for advancing LMS treatment breakthroughs. They offer patient/family/ caregiver education and support, provide LMS research funding and participate in resource collaboration with other organizations.
Sarcoma Adults National
Disaster Assistance Improvement Program (DAIP)
Provides disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners.
General Cancer Disaster Relief Adults National
Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC)
Provides access to health information resources and technology for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Connects people to quality disaster health information.
Disaster Relief Adults National
Red Cross Disaster Relief
Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.? Provides emergency services including shelters, distribution of emergency supplies, health and mental health contacts and food.
General Cancer Disaster Relief Adults National
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Support citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards. View FEMA’s Hurricane Harvey’s Disaster Assistance.
General Cancer Disaster Relief Adults National
United Way National 2-1-1 Helpline
211 provides free and confidential information and referrals. Call 211 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.
General Cancer Disaster Relief Adults National
Flying for Hope
Assists individuals and families in the event of an emergency/crisis situation by providing financial assistance for air travel and/or bus & train tickets.
General Cancer Transportation Adults National
Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation
Provides financial assistance to adult cancer patients living or receiving treatment in the 17-county area surrounding Atlanta (17 Metro Atlanta counties including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale and Walton) who are financially challenged by a cancer diagnosis. Provides assistance to any financially-eligible adult cancer patient who is currently receiving treatment or has had treatment within the preceding 12-months. Serves patients who live or receive treatment in any county in our service area; there are no limitations based on the type of cancer or treatment, which medical facilities or doctors they see for treatment, or other demographic factors. Grants can be used to pay for a number of qualifying expenses, such as utility bills, housing payments, parking/transportation costs, basic living expenses, prescription drugs, medical insurance deductible/co-insurance amounts, surgery or other procedures, childcare, medical supplies and others.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Insurance Co-Pays Utilities Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International
Mission is to increase the number of connected ACC patients and supporters all over the world by utilizing a variety of effective communication methods, helping our members build meaningful, supportive relationships, and reaching out to those who are looking for answers and hope.
Adults National
Patient Airlift Services (PALS)
Arranges volunteer medical flights in the greater Northeast region as far west as Ohio and as far south as Virginia. Patient flights originating or ending beyond our primary coverage area are conducted by our member pilots, or are coordinated with other organizations, to provide patients with a seamless travel itinerary.
General Cancer Transportation Adults Regional
HNC Foundation
Provides financial assistance for services, therapies and programs for head and neck cancer patients in need.
Head and Neck Cancer Thyroid Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Dental Health Co-Pays Medication Nutritional Supplements Adults Regional
Pretty in Pink Foundation
Provides uninsured and under-insured breast cancer patients in North Carolina with financial assistance for quality, lifesaving medical treatment. Financial assistance is available for surgery, chemotherapy administration, radiation therapy, office co-pays, COBRA, insurance premiums, and deductibles. Medical providers are paid directly. Also offers a program called Beyond the Ribbon™ that provides prosthetic units, pre and post-surgery bras, wigs, and comfort care bags at no cost.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Wigs Prostheses Co-Pays Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Free ME from Lung Cancer
Free ME from Lung Cancer is dedicated to decreasing the suffering caused by a diagnosis of lung cancer by raising much needed money for lung cancer research, education, and community support.
Lung Cancer Adults National
National Society of Genetic Counselors
Provides an online database to locate a genetic counselor.
General Cancer Genetics Adults National
Lung Cancer Research Foundation
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation’s (LCRF) mission is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer. To date, LCRF has funded 362 research grants, totaling nearly $33 million, the highest amount provided by a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding lung cancer research. In addition to research, LCRF focuses on lung cancer awareness and educational programs. The Foundation also hosts community events nationwide through the Free to Breathe Events Program.
Lung Cancer Adults National
KiDS NEED MoRE
Free weeklong sleepaway camp for kids with cancer and their siblings. Open to those in tri-state area.
General Cancer Children Camps and Retreats Children Regional
Sunrise Day Camp
Free day camp for children with cancer and their siblings (ages 3-16). Sunrise Day Camp at Pearl River serves Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester County, southern Connecticut and northern New Jersey.
General Cancer Camps and Retreats Adults Regional
Findhelp.org (formerly Aunt Bertha)
Provides a database of organizations helping people with social needs to find and make referrals to appropriate programs and services for food, shelter, health care, work, financial assistance and more.
General Cancer Financial Education Adults National
Breast Cancer Solutions
The mission of Breast Cancer Solutions is to provide breast cancer patients with direct assistance, community referrals and compassionate support. Financial assistance is available to eligible individuals living in Orange, San Bernardino or Riverside County.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Housing Medical Expenses Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Keatons Child Care Alliance
Offers advocacy, education and financial assistance to families of children with cancer who live in northern California or are there for cancer treatment. To qualify for financial assistance, patients must be referred by a social worker at one of the area hospitals served by the organization. The financial assistance can be used for any needs the family has.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Childhood Cancers Food Utilities Children Regional
PADRES Contra El Cáncer (PADRES)
Provides assistance to families in California who have a child with cancer. Services include counseling, case management, transportation assistance, grocery assistance, phone cards, meal coupons and parking vouchers.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Camps and Retreats Food Utilities Wish Fulfillment Children Regional
Wings of Eagles
Provides financial assistance for non-medical expenses to families who have a child with a serious illness and live in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Tehama, Sutter and Yuba counties.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Childhood Cancers Housing Children Regional
Womens Cancer Resource Center
Provides information and referrals to community resources in English and Spanish, support groups, in-home support, psychotherapy, emergency financial support and wellness workshops. The Faith Fancher Breast Cancer Emergency Fund provides financial support of up to $600 to low-income people actively in treatment for breast cancer and living in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The Lindy Fund provides financial support of up to $600 to low income individuals who are actively in treatment for any type of cancer (except breast) and living in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. All referrals must be made by a social worker where patient receives treatment.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Legal Assistance Food Housing Homecare Adults Regional
Bringing Hope Home
For families currently in treatment for breast cancer, living in certain counties in:

  • Pennsylvania: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties

  • New Jersey: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties

  • Delaware: Kent, New Castle and Sussex Counties

Additionally, they assist families being treated at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.Offers one-time grant that is used to pay household bills such as rent, mortgage, electric, gas, oil, water, phone, transportation and groceries. Must be nominated by a member of their oncology team (social worker, clinician, or healthcare professional). Grant money is paid directly to services or vendors.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Housing Adults Regional
The Liz Logelin Foundation
Dedicated to providing support to grief- stricken young families in their time of deepest need. When a parent dies the financial burden can be huge. The LLF awards monetary grants to meet families’ emotional and financial short-term needs. Provides funds to help cover the rent or a house payment, utility bills, a child’s activity fees, lessons, school clothes, a special family outing or gifts for the children.
Grief and Loss Adults National
Nordstroms Breast Prosthesis Program
The Breast Prosthesis Program provides the following items and services (that can be covered by certain insurance carriers), which are available in the Lingerie departments (selection may vary by store):
  • Breast forms for mastectomies, lumpectomies and reconstructive breast surgery
  • Post-mastectomy camisoles and bras
  • Free pocketing on any bras purchased from Nordstrom
Does not accept insurance for items purchased online. Appointments typically take one hour. For tax purposes, paperwork is required on all transactions that are for a medical necessity. Offers assistance with Medicare claim filing - they do not accept assignment with Medicare. They can file with Medicare on the customer's behalf.View list of accepted insurance carriers. Search for nearest store - call to confirm they provide this program.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Prostheses Adults National
Network Therapy
A for-profit searchable therapist and mental health treatment center search tool.
General Cancer Counseling Adults National
Psychology Todays Find a Therapist
A for-profit searchable online database for finding a therapist.
General Cancer Counseling Adults National
HelpPRO
A for-profit organization that partners with NASW to provide a searchable database of therapists who specialize in cancer-related issues.
General Cancer Counseling Adults National
HairToStay
Offers need-based grants to offset the expense of scalp cooling systems for chemotherapy patients being treated in the United States. Typical subsidy is $1,000; can be up to $1,500 in special cases and income must be below 300% or 400% (depends on region) of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Must also be a chemotherapy patient with a solid tumor cancer (no blood-based cancers), a full-time U.S. resident receiving treatment in the United States, and are already using or ready to use a scalp cooling system from a qualified provider (listed on website). Learn more about the assistance and eligibility.
General Cancer Hair Loss Medical Equipment and Supplies Cooling Caps Adults National
Cold Capital Fund
Provides financial assistance to chemotherapy patients in the DC-Area (MD, VA, and DC) looking to use cold caps (manual or machine) to prevent hair loss. Provides one-time assistance up to 50% of the costs (or a maximum of $1,000) incurred to use cold cap therapy. Must be a chemotherapy patient with a solid tumor cancer (no blood-based cancers), a full-time US resident receiving treatment in the United States, not receiving financial assistance for the cap from another source, and must apply before beginning chemotherapy.
General Cancer Hair Loss Medical Equipment and Supplies Cooling Caps Adults Regional
Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance (COCA)
Offers a small financial assistance fund to help women in Colorado diagnosed with ovarian cancer who find themselves in a situation of critical financial need due to the hardship of their ovarian cancer diagnosis.
Ovarian Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Housing Medical Equipment and Supplies Child Care Medical Expenses Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Sues Gift
Sue's Gift provides financial assistance to residents of the southern half of Colorado and to women throughout Colorado. Eligible applicants must have a gynecologic cancer diagnosis and currently be in oncologist directed treatment for gynecologic cancer or within three months of completion of treatment.
Cervical Cancer Vaginal Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer Financial Assistance Co-Pays Utilities Housing Medication Medical Expenses Insurance Premiums Adults Young Adults Regional
New Day Foundation for Families
Provides financial assistance to help families coping with cancer. To be eligible, you must reside in the state of Michigan, have a household consisting of a parent and at least one dependent child under the age of 18, have an immediate family member in treatment for a cancer diagnosis, and be represented by a health care professional, social worker or financial navigator to begin application process. Application must be received through a hospital social worker or financial navigator.Eligible expenses are considered to be necessities, including health insurance premiums, mortgage or rent payments, car payments, car insurance, utilities, food and/or fuel costs. New Day does not make payments for medical treatments, prescription drugs, medical co-pays, insurance deductibles, or credit cards (monthly payments or balances) but will work with you to find viable solutions. Payments are made directly to creditors.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Housing Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
Mission is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Founded in 2006, in Salt Lake City, UT, by a family member who lost a loved one to cholangiocarcinoma, CCF has grown to become a leading U.S. (and increasingly international) resource in research, education, and public awareness. Offers the International Cholangiocarcinoma Patient Registry (ICPR) to collect bile duct cancer patient information about the incidence and prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma and related disorders.
Carcinoid Tumor Online Tools Adults National
Ovarcome
Provides OvarCare, a financial support program ($200, $100 gas card, $100 grocery card) for ovarian cancer patients in active treatment. Must meet financial eligibility guidelines and provide income verification documentation. Application process has been designed in partnership with partner hospitals.
Ovarian Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Adults National
Glenn Garcelon Foundation
Supports primary brain tumor patients and their families by providing financial assistance to those who meet their eligibility criteria.
Brain Cancer Glioblastoma Financial Assistance Adults National
Gateway to Hope
Mission is to secure comprehensive care and provide financial assistance for individuals in need diagnosed with or at high risk for developing breast cancer. Must meet financial eligibility guidelines and receive treatment in Missouri. Helps with payment of insurance premiums during breast cancer treatment (Insurance Premium Program), financial assistance with basic living expenses during breast cancer treatment (Thelma’s Gift Fund) and assistance with compression garments as a result of lymphedema (Thelma’s Gift Fund).
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Utilities Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Humboldt Health Foundation Angel Fund
Through its Angel Fund, the foundation provides financial assistance for medical and health-related needs to low-income residents of Humboldt County. Funds are generally granted on a one-time basis per person per 365-day period. Most grants fall within an average range of $25 to $250. Requests must be made through a qualified sponsor, such as a recognized social service agency, school counselor or medical provider.
General Cancer Transportation Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Adults Regional
GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA)
Provides education, resources and support to local women and caregivers affected by gynecologic cancers in southwest Missouri. Provides emergency non-medical financial assistance.
Cervical Cancer Vaginal Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Housing Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Cancer Network of Sanders County
Provides funds to people with cancer in Sanders County to assist with travel expenses, medications, prostheses, wigs or other related expenses not covered by insurance.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Prostheses Medication Adults Regional
Casa Esperanza New Mexico
Provides affordable housing for families traveling to Albuquerque for cancer treatment.
General Cancer Lodging Adults Regional
Coalition for Womens Cancers at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
Creates and sustains a supportive network in the community for women affected by breast and gynecologic cancers. CWC focuses on education, early detection and empowerment to bring about better health care and improved quality of life. Women on the East End of Long Island (Towns of East Hampton, Southampton and Shelter Island) diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancers are offered support, strength and hope.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Vaginal Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Camps and Retreats Prostheses Co-Pays Utilities Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Child Care Medical Expenses Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Lucias Angels
Helps women and families on eastern Long Island with late-stage women’s cancers including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and uterine cancer. Provides help and funding for a wide range of expenses, including babysitting, heating bills, health insurance premiums, automobile repair, groceries, ambulatory trips, therapeutic massage, salon services and wigs.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Vaginal Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Wigs Food Utilities Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Child Care Medical Expenses Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
Cancer Services of Erie County
Dedicated to the emotional and financial care of cancer patients and their families in Erie County and the Norwalk area. Provides medical equipment and supplies, nutritional supplements, travel cost reimbursement, post-mastectomy prostheses and bras and financial assistance for cancer-related medications.
General Cancer Transportation Wigs Prostheses Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Nutritional Supplements Adults Regional
Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund
Provides financial assistance (through payments to creditors or donation of goods) to families in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who have a chronically ill child. Requests for assistance must be made through a social worker or health care provider and are usually processed within 72 hours.
General Cancer Lodging Transportation Childhood Cancers Camps and Retreats Utilities Housing Medical Equipment and Supplies Child Care Children Regional
Cancer Association of Spartanburg Cherokee Counties
Provides quality-of-life services to area residents facing the challenges of cancer through screenings, education and direct services. It serves Spartanburg and Cherokee counties in South Carolina.
General Cancer Screening and Prevention Transportation Wigs Prostheses Co-Pays Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Nutritional Supplements Adults Regional
A Shelter for Cancer Families (ASCF)
Provides short-term temporary housing to families receiving treatment in the Houston area (stays may not exceed 8 weeks). Patient navigation services are also available.
General Cancer Lodging Adults Young Adults Children Regional
CancerLINC
Provides assistance, education, and referral to legal resources, financial guidance, and community services. Serves cancer patients and their families in the Greater Richmond area, including the city of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, and the 13 surrounding counties of Amelia, Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King William, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George and Sussex.
General Cancer Insurance Legal Assistance Debt Management Adults Regional
Lees Friends
Services include one-on-one emotional support, transportation to and from treatment and emergency financial assistance. Offers support to any cancer patient and any family member of a cancer patient who lives in the South Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Adults Regional
Johnson Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation
An independent, non-profit organization that helps uninsured people and those in financial need receive free medication donated by Johnson & Johnson Operating Companies.
Co-Pays Adults National
Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation
Mission is to change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. Offers a transportation and lodging grant.
General Cancer Lodging Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Patient and Peer Matching Children National
BenefitsCheckUp
National Council on Aging (NCOA) offers BenefitsCheckUp, a comprehensive, free online tool that connects older adults with benefits they may qualify for.
General Cancer Insurance Older Adults Veterans Food Housing Medication Adults National
Rema Hort Mann Foundation (RHMF)
Works with social workers from partnering hospitals including the Children’s Hospital of New York, Presbyterian Memorial, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical, Einstein Cancer Center, and Mount Sinai Hospital, to identify patients who would benefit from the Quality of Life grant which supports airfare, calling cards, and childcare—among other costs—to help reunite families with the goal to provide much needed comfort during their treatment and recovery process.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Child Care Adults Regional
Genevieves Helping Hands Charity
Offers a grant for mothers first diagnosed with** breast cancer at age 40 or younger caring for at least one child**. To be used to extend or enhance recovery from breast cancer treatments, including the start of treatment, a respite during treatment, at the end of treatment, other circumstances affecting treatment.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Young Adults Young Adults National
Allyson Whitney Foundation
Provides grants for people ages 16-36 who are diagnosed with a rare cancer. Covers a wide range of needs, including (but not limited to): current and residual medical bills, rent, utilities, car and health insurance premiums, IVF treatments, integrative therapies, travel expenses, and medical hair pieces. Grants range from $500-$1,500, and applications should be completed by an oncology social worker, doctor’s office, or patient navigator.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Young Adults Fertility Wigs Utilities Housing Medical Expenses Young Adults National
Compassion Can't Wait
Helps single parent families with urgent expenses which allows parents to stay at their child’s bedside during catastrophic illness.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Childhood Cancers Children Adolescents and Teens Children National
STARelief and Pet Assistance
Offers temporary assistance to help individuals and families in need feed their pets. Programs include: Pet Food Pantry, Home For Life Grants, End-of-Life Services and Safe Place for Pets Program.
General Cancer Pets Adults National
Magic Bullet Fund
Provides financial assistance for canine cancer treatment only when the family is unable to pay for treatment. Helps only when the dog would not be able to have (or complete) cancer treatment without assistance. Most families contribute some portion of the treatment fees and MBF contributes the amount that the family cannot pay.
General Cancer Pets Adults National
The Riedel Cody Fund
Provides hope, knowledge and funding for owners of companion animals diagnosed with cancer. Funding cancer treatments for pets is the core of our mission.
General Cancer Pets Adults National
The Mosby Foundation
Assists in the care of critically sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education. Offers a Canine Cancer Assistance Program
General Cancer Pets Adults National
The Pet Fund
A national nonprofit dedicated to funding veterinary care for those who could not afford it. View Financial Assistance.
General Cancer Pets Adults National
Red Rover
Helps animals rescued from disasters or neglect, domestic violence victims seeking safety with their pets, and animals with life-threatening illnesses. Offers Red Rover Urgent Care Grants.
General Cancer Pets Adults National
Veterinary Cancer Society
Provides information about cancer in pets and answers questions related to diagnosis, treatment and support.
General Cancer Pets Adults National
Triage Cancer
A national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials and resources. The Legal & Financial Navigation Program offers one-on-one help with issues such as work, health and disability insurance, finances, and estate planning. CancerFinances.org is an online toolkit to help people manage finances after a cancer diagnosis.
General Cancer Workplace Issues Legal Assistance Adults National
Ellie Fund
Provides assistance to breast cancer patients (women and men) residing in and/or receiving treatment in Massachusetts. Services include: grocery assistance, transportation, light housekeeping, childcare reimbursement, nutritious prepared meals, and integrative therapy services including acupuncture and oncology massage (for metastatic patients). To apply for support, contact a social worker, patient navigator or resource specialist at your treatment facility. Please note that only oncology professionals have access to the application.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Transportation Food Child Care Adults Regional
Kellys Dream
Offers assistance up to $300 per year for non-medical expenses such as the cost of transportation to and from treatment, food, child care, utilities and other daily living expenses. Must be in active treatment for melanoma and live in Maryland.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Utilities Child Care Adults Regional
EyeCare America
Provides eye care (not eyeglasses) through a pool of more than 5,500 volunteer ophthalmologists. Offer a Seniors Program connecting eligible seniors 65 and older with local volunteer ophthalmologists who provide a medical eye exam often at no out-of-pocket cost, and up to one year of follow-up care for any condition diagnosed during the initial exam, for the physician services. Also offers The Glaucoma Program provides a glaucoma eye exam at no cost to those who are eligible and uninsured.
General Cancer Vision Issues Adults National
National Volunteer Transportation Center
Offers a map that provides a listing of volunteer transportation providers in each state.
General Cancer Transportation Adults National
National Patient Advocate Foundation
Brings patient voices to health system delivery reform. Develops and drives initiatives promoting equitable access to affordable quality health care through policy action and public and private partnerships. Primary objective is to prioritize the patient voice in health system delivery reform to achieve person-centered care. Is the advocacy affiliate of the Patient Advocate Foundation.
General Cancer Advocacy Adults National
Gorlin Syndrome Alliance
Our mission is to thoughtfully support, comprehensively educate and aggressively seek treatments and a cure for Gorlin Syndrome, its manifestations and sporadic BCCs.
Carcinoid Tumor Adults National
Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies
An international membership association of more than 140 non profit human service agencies in the United States, Canada and Israel. Its members provide a full range of human services for the Jewish community and beyond, including healthcare, career, employment and mental health services, as well as programs for youth, families and seniors, Holocaust survivors, immigrants and refugees, persons with disabilities and caregivers.
General Cancer Adults National
Benefits.gov
The official benefits website of the U.S. government. Allows patients to answer a series of questions to generate a list of programs they may be eligible to receive, along with information about how to apply.
General Cancer Social Security Adults National
Children's Leukemia Research Association
Provides co-payment assistance to leukemia patients of all ages for various therapies, medical tests and prescriptions associated with leukemia. Check website for most current list of covered treatments.
Leukemia Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Acute Myeloid Leukemia Co-Pays Medication Medical Expenses Adults Young Adults Children National
Childrens Organ Transplant Association (COTA)
Provides fundraising assistance for children and young adults needing life-saving transplants and promotes organ, marrow and tissue donation. COTA also coordinates local campaign development, provides advocates to assist local volunteers and negotiates directly with transplant centers on financial issues.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Young Adults Transplants Fundraising Resources Young Adults Children National
The Leukemia Lymphoma Society Co-Pay Assistance Program
Helps patients meet their health insurance, Medicare Part B or D, Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage premiums or drug co-payment obligations. Household income must be at or within 500% of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines for people living in the United States and Puerto Rico. Check website for a list of covered diagnoses.
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Multiple Myeloma Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Acute Myeloid Leukemia Myelodysplastic Syndromes Financial Assistance Co-Pays Adults National
U.S. Social Security Administration
Provides information about Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income and Medicare benefits.
General Cancer Medicare Social Security Adults National
Bay Area Cancer Connections
Supports people with breast and ovarian cancer by providing comprehensive, personalized services in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion. It offers an array of services that include a helpline, support groups, counseling, a buddy program, personalized research, a weekly Q&A with physicians specializing in breast cancer, educational seminars, an annual conference, wigs and prostheses, complementary therapies and free screenings to low-income, uninsured women and men under the age of 40.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Wigs Wish Fulfillment Adults Regional
GeorgiaCancerInfo.org
Provides comprehensive online cancer information and resource center for Georgia.
General Cancer Adults Regional
HUGS Help, Understanding Group Support
Strengthens Hawaii's families and improves their quality of life as they face the emotional and financial hardships of caring for a seriously ill child. View specific programs.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Camps and Retreats Food Utilities Children Regional
Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Provides free cancer screenings for breast, cervical and prostate cancer. Also provides HPV vaccinations and cancer support services including nutritional supplements, breast prostheses and bras, wigs/hats/turbans, incontinence supplies, lymphedema supplies, ostomy supplies, durable medical goods, transportation to and from treatment appointments and a camp for children with cancer. Services are available to residents of central Indiana (Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan and Shelby counties) who are low-income and uninsured or underinsured. Nutritional supplements and transportation services are limited to Marion County residents only.
General Cancer Screening and Prevention Transportation Wigs Camps and Retreats Prostheses Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Victory in the Valley
Provides services to cancer patients on active treatment, and a referral from an oncology physician is required. The organization serves Wichita, and provides limited services throughout Kansas only.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Wigs Camps and Retreats Prostheses Housing Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults Regional
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC)
Offers a wide variety of programs and services to educate and assist those in Babylon Township who are affected by breast cancer or any gynecological cancer. Helps with support, transportation to/from medical appointments, prepared food, house cleaning, financial assistance and more.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Vaginal Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Food Medical Equipment and Supplies Meal Delivery Adults Regional
United Policyholders
A non-profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to be a trustworthy and useful information resource and a respected voice for consumers of all types of insurance in all 50 states. Offers a Roadmap to Recovery™ Program which provides tips, tools and information from previous disaster survivors and from experts on insurance claims, legal matters and the rebuilding/repair process.
General Cancer Disaster Relief Adults National
MD Anderson Cancer Centers Uncompensated Care Program
A financial assistance program provides coverage for MD Anderson care to cancer patients who meet residency and financial eligibility requirements. Eligibility requirements for financial assistance by MD Anderson include: U.S. citizenship or designated legal status, Texas residency and low income and limited financial assets.
General Cancer Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Veterans Crisis Line
Free confidential 24/7 VA support services for veterans in crisis (or those concerned about a veteran) via text, chat, or phone. Text: 838255
General Cancer Veterans Adults National
Cohens Veteran Network
Provides free and low-cost mental health support for vets and families.
Veterans Adults National
The Soldiers Project
Provides free, confidential and unlimited mental health services for Post 9/11 Veterans, active duty service members and their loved ones.
Veterans Adults National
Vet Center Program
Provides individual and group counseling, marital and family counseling, bereavement counseling, medical & benefits referrals, and employment counseling.
Veterans Adults National
Vets4Warriors
Provides peer support for veterans 24/7.
General Cancer Veterans Adults National
Fertility Within Reach
National non-profit that increases access to fertility treatment and benefits by educating patients, policymakers and service providers with proprietary and evidence-based data through personalized consultations, workshops and legislative testimonies.
General Cancer Fertility Adults National
Team Maggie
Provides financial assistance to young women and men for the purpose of preserving eggs and sperm. Grants up to $2,500 to assist residents in the U.S. facing cancer treatments with fertility preservation expenses including, but not limited to, egg retrieval, and up to 1 year of storage fees.
General Cancer Fertility Adults National
Cade Foundation
Non profit organization that was started in 2005 to provide information support and financial assistance to help needy infertile families overcome infertility.
General Cancer Fertility Adults National
Baby Quest Foundation
Funds a range of procedures including egg and sperm donation, egg freezing, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, embryo donation, and gestational surrogacy. Cannot guarantee assistance and charges $50 application fee.
General Cancer Fertility Adults National
Samaritan Cancer Resource Centers
Provides support to anyone with cancer so they can live with strength, determination and hope into the future. They provide financial assistance, education, renewal and connection to local, regional and national resources. Samaritan also has a second Cancer Resource Center location at 501 NW Elks Dr., Corvallis, OR 97330. Additional locations in Lebanon, Lincoln City and Newport, OR.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Medication Medical Expenses Homecare Adults Regional
James Tiger Morton Catastrophic Illness Commission
Grants financial assistance to West Virginian cancer patients for proven and approved medical procedures, transportation to medical facilities and medication that prevents rejection and/or recurrence of a life-threatening illness.
General Cancer Lodging Transportation Housing Medical Expenses Insurance Premiums Adults Regional
IMPACT Program
Provides free prostate cancer treatment to Californian men with little or no health insurance. The program only covers approved prostate cancer treatments. It also helps prostate cancer patients find a doctor or hospital where they can receive treatment and provides counseling to prostate cancer patients and their families.
Prostate Cancer Co-Pays Medication Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Unite for HER
Helps women diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and southern New Jersey navigate their way through treatment by providing complementary therapies designed to promote physical and emotional wellness. View their Wellness Program. Offers financial grant program for students and school staff who have/have an immediate family member with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Relaxation Techniques Nutrition Yoga Counseling Meditation Acupuncture Massage Adults Regional
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD)
Offers one-to-one peer support services through a nationwide corps of trained and professionally supported volunteer mentors. Breast Cancer patients, their families and friends are custom matched with professionally trained and supported breast cancer survivors and co-survivors. Mentor matches are personalized based on similar diagnoses, treatment plans, and life circumstances and values.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient and Peer Matching Adults National
Loving Arms Cancer Outreach
Assists cancer patients in the following counties in Georgia (Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Douglas, Carroll, Paulding and Pickens) with up to $600 per year. Funds are paid directly to the utility companies, drug store or bill collectors on behalf of the patient. Also assists with gas and groceries as part of the $600 by sending out gas and grocery gift cards. Offers a small food pantry where cancer patients can come and pick up food, as well as support groups and educational resources.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Medication Adults Regional
FoundationAccess Financial Assistance Program
Through Foundation Medicine, offers a financial assistance program to provide uninsured or underinsured patients with the opportunity for comprehensive genomic profiling, regardless of financial status. Accepts all insurance plans; however, they are currently not in-network providers with all insurance plans. Payment plans may also be available.
General Cancer Genomics Personalized Medicine Adults National
Project Purple
Provides financial aid to patients in treatment for pancreatic cancer. Assists with medical and everyday living expenses through their Patient Financial Aid program.
Pancreatic Cancer Financial Assistance Utilities Medical Expenses Adults Regional
USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair Program
Offers grants for lower income and low interest loans for higher income that will pay for remodeling including accessibility.
General Cancer Housing Adults National
ChemoCars
Using platform integrations with Uber and Lyft, provides free roundtrip transportation in Amarillo, TX, Charlotte, NC, and Huntersville, NC to chemotherapy, radiation, and non-surgical cancer treatments at Verified Treatment Centers. Patients schedule rides via phone call or online. All costs are paid directly by ChemoCars through charitable donations.
General Cancer Transportation Adults Regional
The Hope Foundation
Supports the education, screening, research and financial assistance of cancer patients in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. Offers transportation and lodging assistance programs.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Adults Regional
North Dakota Association for the Disabled
Provides direct financial assistance to qualified individuals for prescription medications, durable medical equipment and supplies, out-of-town medical travel expenses, personal attendant care expenses, home and vehicle accessibility, dial-a ride/paratransit fees, and adaptive recreational activities. NDAD also provides information and referral services. Anyone with a disability/medical condition who is a U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent resident and a permanent resident of ND (or bordering community in a surrounding state) is eligible to apply. All other avenues must be exhausted before NDAD may consider a request. Applicants can apply online or in one of their four statewide locations.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults Regional
Sarcoma Coalition
We are a coalition of sarcoma advocacy groups from around the country working toward a common purpose: to provide resources and support for those dealing with sarcoma – from patients and their families to our allies in the research community.
Sarcoma Advocacy Adults National
Miracle-Ear Foundation
Designed to support underserved Americans with a limited income and no other resources for hearing aids, such as insurance, Medicaid, VA, or other state or federal programs. Application and eligibility requirements are listed on website and there is a $150 application fee (they will sometimes make exceptions). Application must be submitted by store he/she will be working with and they should be able to tell eligibility. Also, stores can be found on website.
General Cancer Hearing Aids Adults National
American Bone Health
Teaches people how to build and keep strong and healthy bones for life with practical and up-to-date information and resources to engage, educate and empower them to prevent bone loss, osteoporosis and fractures.
Bone Health Adults National
Recovery Resource Hub
Dedicated to providing better access to information that can transform a struggling life into a thriving life by proving a searchable database of recovery resources.
General Cancer Adults National
Recover Together
Google developed website providing numerous addiction resources.
General Cancer Adults National
Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation
Nonprofit dedicated in the fight against testicular cancer through awareness and outreach, promoting the importance of monthly self-exams for early detection, support and guidance to patients and families, providing a resource for the medical community and providing financial assistance to those in need and continuing to save lives.
Testicular Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Housing Adults National
Expect Miracles Foundation
Nonprofit that rallies the financial services industry and beyond to invest in life-saving cancer research while advancing the financial and emotional health of people impacted by cancer. The Sam Fund is a program of the Expect Miracles Foundation.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Young Adults Fertility Housing Young Adults Children National
Kids v Cancer
Promotes pediatric cancer research by identifying structural impediments at key junctures in the research process – new drugs, tissue donation and access to funding – and developing strategies to address them, Assists physicians and families of children with cancer applying for compassionate use access to unapproved drugs.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children National
San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation
Provides funds to patients (must be a San Diego County resident) and their families who are coping with the daily stresses and difficulties of a brain tumor diagnosis. Includes rent/mortgage payments, utility bills, insurance co-pays. prescriptions. groceries, gas cards, car repairs and meal services.
Brain Cancer Glioblastoma Financial Assistance Transportation Insurance Co-Pays Food Utilities Housing Medication Meal Delivery Adults Regional
Cancer Support Now
A volunteer community of individuals affected by cancer dedicated to assisting people diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, so that no one goes through cancer alone. Services include our helpline, a variety of support groups, one-on-one support, referrals, education, information and training.
General Cancer Support Groups Counseling Adults Regional
Death Over Dinner
Death Over Dinner was inspired by the fact that 75% of Americans want to die at home but only 25% do. DOD began in 2013, led by Michael Hebb and Angel Grant. Engages America in this important and costly conversation, with the intention to change these statistics and give more people the opportunity to have their end of life wishes met. Also offers a health care professionals version.
General Cancer Hospice and End-of-Life Adults National
Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery (AiRS)
The Foundation works in partnership with physicians in the United States, providing the resources necessary to make this surgery an option for women who would not otherwise have access to breast reconstruction. Partners with health care providers, health care centers and other groups to promote this service and teach other professionals and educators to carry on this work while supporting advances in health care research. View information about applying for assistance.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Reconstruction Adults National
CanHope
Provides help to anyone affected by cancer living in the South Carolina counties of Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, Edgefield, McCormick, and Orangeburg with prescription medications, equipment and transportation to treatments. Also promotes early detection and prevention of cancer.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Adults Regional
Angels Among Us
Provides support and assistance for families of children with cancer being treated at Nebraska hospitals (even if these families reside in other states) as well as Nebraska residents receiving treatments out of state. Helps with utility bills, rent and mortgage payments, phone and internet bills, auto-related costs, medical bills and prescriptions and daycare.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Utilities Housing Medication Child Care Medical Expenses Children Regional
The DONNA Foundation
Mission is to provide financial assistance and support to those living with breast cancer and fund breast cancer research.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Adults National
Help Now NYC Assistance for Individuals
Clearinghouse of NYC resources including employment resources, food, housing, financial assistance and health and medical assistance.
General Cancer COVID Adults Regional
Phoenix Cancer Support Network
Phoenix Cancer Support Network endeavors to empower patients throughout their cancer journey by providing support and guidance to patients and their caregivers. They offer referrals, assist with health care navigation and provide limited financial assistance.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Adults Regional
The Singletons
The Singletons is dedicated to providing hope and support to single-parent families affected by cancer. In order to help support the lives of those impacted by a cancer diagnosis, they provide household essentials, assist with meals and meal preparation, provide transportation and offer small monthly stipends to help pay for household bills.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Food Utilities Housing Adults Regional
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition works to support the needs of breast cancer survivors in the state, educate local audiences on breast health, provide outreach to underserved communities and connect local survivors. They have several locations throughout the state.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
Camp Rainbow Gold
Helps children diagnosed with cancer and their families experience emotional empowerment through the great outdoors. They offer a range of camps, including those for siblings and families, provide support for teens and have a college scholarship program.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Siblings Scholarships Camps and Retreats Adolescents and Teens Children Regional
Above Beyond Cancer
Above + Beyond Cancer takes cancer survivors on incredible adventures, such as to Mount Everest Base Camp and the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. They seek to inspire the public by devoting themselves to a life of advocacy and leading an example for healthy living in their communities. Their programs also include fitness, yoga, meditation, cycling, personalized plans, nutrition classes, urban pole walking, outdoor adventures, book club and a cancer education series.
General Cancer Camps and Retreats Adults Young Adults Regional
Kentucky Cancer Link
Kentucky Cancer Link assists those who are uninsured or underinsured in obtaining funding and support for cancer screenings, wigs and mastectomy products, transportation referrals and other means of help.
General Cancer Screening and Prevention Transportation Wigs Prostheses Adults Regional
Pink Heart Funds
Pink Heart Funds provides women with free breast prosthetics and post-mastectomy bras as well as a resource for those seeking support and advice.
General Cancer Wigs Prostheses Adults Regional
Tenaciously Teal
Tenaciously Teal is dedicated to supporting cancer fighters and their families throughout cancer treatment by providing encouragement, support and Cancer Care Packs with helpful items for those going through cancer treatment. They can provide gas and grocery card assistance and an empowerment event for women facing hair loss from cancer treatment.
General Cancer Transportation Food Adults Regional
A Wish Come True
A Wish Come True is dedicated to granting the wish of medically qualified children in Rhode Island and parts of southeastern Massachusetts. They work with families, donors and volunteers to make children’s wishes come true.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Wish Fulfillment Children Regional
Needs Beyond Medicine Relief Program
Needs Beyond Medicine is dedicated to helping cancer patients pay for non-medical expenses while undergoing medical treatment. Their mission is to decrease the burden of cancer by increasing awareness, education and relief to cancer patients. They are able to provide some financial support for non-medical expenses for those undergoing treatment.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Adults Regional
Angel on My Shoulder
Angel on My Shoulder seeks to further the well-being of those affected by cancer through empowerment, enhancement of their quality of life and the creation of hope for the future by way of offering camps and retreats throughout the year.
General Cancer Camps and Retreats Adults Regional
Wyoming CARES
Wyoming CARES helps Wyoming infants, children, youth, adults and senior citizens with medical and non-medical needs. Those eligible must have established residency in Wyoming for a minimum of six months.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Adults Regional
MDS Alliance
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Adults National
Tennis for Life
Provides complimentary tennis lessons and court time to introduce breast cancer survivors in the Raleigh/Cary, NC area to the benefits that tennis can bring to their lives. Also provides an environment for survivors to share their experiences and feelings in a relaxed social atmosphere.
Breast Cancer Camps and Retreats Exercise Adults Regional
Walk With Sally
Provides hope through our individualized mentoring and community support services to empower children experiencing trauma through a parent, guardian or sibling’s cancer journey. Also provides families with financial relief. This relief can be applied to the following areas: rent, utilities, groceries, medical related expenses (including supplies, medication, visits, etc.) and funeral costs.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Food Utilities Housing Medication Children Regional
Alliance for Fertility Preservation
A 501c3 charitable organization made up of a team of professionals who have chosen to join together to advance the field of fertility preservation. Members are recognized leaders with expertise in all aspects of fertility preservation including, oncology, reproductive endocrinology, urology, psychology, oncology nursing, and reproductive law. Exclusive focus is fertility preservation for cancer patients. Offers a fertility resources page.
General Cancer Young Adults Fertility Adults National
Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope
Program for children and young adults (ages 10-21) who have been diagnosed with cancer or other life threatening condition within the last 12 months and are receiving treatment.  Provides up to $250 for a musical instrument or art supplies.  Provides children and young adults an opportunity to explore their interests in music and visual arts during treatment.
General Cancer Children Young Adults Adolescents and Teens Young Adults Children National
Moody County Team of Angels Foundation
Provides mileage reimbursement who frequently travel out-of-county for medical emergencies or treatment, 35 cents reimbursed per mile. Moody County, SD residents only.
General Cancer Transportation Adults Regional
Tricias Troops Cancer Connection
Provides financial assistance, service coordination and supportive care to cancer patients throughout Southeast Wisconsin living in Waukesha County or our bordering counties. Focuses on the daily living challenges and out-of-pocket expenses that become a burden for many families during treatment.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Adults Regional
Cals Angels
Provides wish or financial assistance of $1,000 to families with a child fighting cancer receiving treatment at any Chicago area pediatric hospital.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Wish Fulfillment Children Regional
Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago (CKAKC)
Provides a camp for kids living with cancer in a fun, safe and medically sound urban recreational environment and with no financial cost to campers families.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Camps and Retreats Children Regional
Cancer Support Center
Offers various programs for those affected by cancer at no charge to participants. From networking groups to cooking demonstrations and yoga,
General Cancer Support Groups Counseling Adults Regional
Cancer Wellness Center
Through supportive care and education, the Cancer Wellness Center seeks to improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer. All of our programs are offered free of charge.
General Cancer Support Groups Counseling Adults Regional
CommunityHealth
CommunityHealth is the leader in delivering comprehensive, high-quality, patient-centered health care at no cost to low-income, uninsured adults in need of a medical home.
General Cancer Dental Health Medical Expenses Adults Regional
Culinary Care
Nonprofit organization bringing the nourishment of a meal, care, and joy to cancer patients and their families in the Chicago area.
General Cancer Food Meal Delivery Adults Regional
Epic Experience Beyond Cancer
Provides free week long adventure camps for adult cancer survivors and thrivers. Accepts all applicants 18+ no matter where they are in their cancer journey - whether it be in treatment or out of treatment for many years. Hosts their weeklong adventure camps in the great state of Colorado about three hours west of Denver. The camps are open to the adult cancer community around the United States and Canada.
General Cancer Camps and Retreats Adults National
Five Wishes
Advance directive to address personal, emotional, and spiritual issues in addition to meeting medical and legal criteria.
General Cancer Advanced Directives Adults National
Friend for Life Cancer Support Network
Helps people recently diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones navigate the path through diagnosis, treatment and recovery by pairing them with a trained survivor of a similar experience so they can face cancer with someone who's been there.
General Cancer Patient and Peer Matching Adults National
Illinois Medical District Guest House
IMD Guest House builds community and healing by providing comfortable, affordable accommodation for patients and their families throughout their treatment.
General Cancer Lodging Adults Regional
LivingWell Cancer Resource Center
LivingWell exists to provide compassionate care that empowers, encourages, supports and offers hope to patients with cancer and their families.
General Cancer Support Groups Wigs Yoga Counseling Adults Regional
Medicaid
Provides health coverage to low-income people and is one of the largest payers for health care in the United States.
General Cancer Adults National
Nikolas Ritschel Foundation
A wish-granting program for those ages 18-24 with a diagnosis of cancer.
General Cancer Young Adults Wish Fulfillment Young Adults National
Camp One Step
Camp One Step by Children’s Oncology Services is a leader in providing empowering, supportive, educational and fun experiences for children (5-19) who have been diagnosed with cancer. Offers different programs throughout the year serving children and families who live in Illinois, Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Camps and Retreats Children Regional
Helen Keller Services for the Blind
Helen Keller Services enables individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind or have combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in the communities of their choice.
General Cancer Vision Issues Adults Regional
The Verma Foundation
Through their “Put A Cap On Cancer” program, they create custom high-quality cap wigs at no cost for women and children fighting cancer and dealing with the emotional side effect of hair loss. Apply online.
General Cancer Wigs Hair Loss Adults National
Testicular Cancer Foundation
Provides education and support to young men to raise awareness about testicular cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer among males ages 15 – 34. TCF supports families of testicular cancer patients and shares its resources with the medical and healthcare communities, schools and various young men’s groups.
Testicular Cancer Adults National
Wellness House
Wellness House envisions a community where all people affected by cancer thrive. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support, and empower participants so they will improve their physical and emotional well-being.
General Cancer Support Groups Mind-Body Relaxation Techniques Nutrition Exercise Counseling Adults Regional
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.
General Cancer Workplace Issues Adults National
4th Angel Program
The Cleveland Clinic 4th Angel Mentoring Program is an innovative, interactive approach to cancer support in which patients and caregivers are matched with trained volunteer mentors with similar age and cancer experiences. The program is a national, free service that emphasizes one-on-one contact to best empower caregivers and patients with knowledge, awareness, hope and a helping hand.
General Cancer Patient and Peer Matching Adults National
A Special Wish Chicago
The Chicago chapter of A Special Wish Foundation, Inc is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children and young adults, from birth through age 20, in the greater Chicago-land area who have been diagnosed with a life threatening condition.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Adolescents and Teens Wish Fulfillment Children Regional
National Wigs for Cancer Society (NWFCS)
NWFCS is independently funded by individuals who want to help cancer patients feel more like themselves again by receiving a high quality wig for free or at a greatly reduced discount. All wigs provided by NWFCS are made from human hair and can be cut, colored and styled; they are completely customizable. Contact NWFCS to be connected with a partner salon in your area. They work directly with insurance providers to help file claims and bill insurance companies.
General Cancer Wigs Hair Loss Adults Young Adults National
Cancer of Many Colors (CMC)
Offering support to all cancer patients, regardless of age or type of cancer, in Calhoun, Chester, Darlington, Fairfield, Florence, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda and Sumter counties of South Carolina. ? Provides assistance to families through financial assistance for their basic living expenses such as transportation costs, mortgage/rent payments, food, utility bills, out-of-state lodging, the unexpected and emergency needs.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Food Utilities Housing Adults Young Adults Children Regional
Caring for Moms Fighting Cancer
Fosters a sense of community and connection for moms fighting cancer and eases the financial and emotional hardship for moms and their families. In order to qualify for the CMF Assistance Program, patient/families must be a resident of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine or Vermont, be a permanent resident of the United States, be an adult female cancer patient with dependents (child(ren) high school age and younger, currently residing with cancer patient), be in active treatment at time of application (defined as three or more appointments a year with a MD, NP, or PA) and be in need of financial assistance due to expenses from diagnosis (including but not limited to excessive medical bills, wage loss, child care and house cleaning services).
General Cancer Financial Assistance Adults Regional
National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF)
General Cancer Adults National
Horizon Health Foundation
Ensures health care access for rural communities. Horizon Health Foundation supports Horizon Health Care, Inc., which serves 22 rural communities with local health care access. Foundation’s mission is to ensure the over 27,500 patients who visit annually continue to receive community health services, including life-changing medical, dental, and behavioral care.Founded in 1978, Horizon Health Care, Inc. has nearly 32 clinics, employs nearly 300 staff, and serves over 28,000 square miles of rural South Dakota. They serve all patients, no matter insurance status or payment ability. The Horizon Health Foundation was founded as a separate, non-profit 501(c)3 in 2016 to provide a permanent funding base for rural patients in need.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Screening and Prevention Transportation Dental Health Utilities Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Expenses Adults Young Adults Children Regional
Feeding America
The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks secures and distributes 4.3 billion meals each year through food pantries and meal programs throughout the United States and leads the nation to engage in the fight against hunger. Contact your local community food bank to find food.
General Cancer Food Adults National
Christine B. Foundation
Seeking to build a community of support in Eastern Maine for those affected by cancer, the Christine B. Foundation provides food and meal delivery, as well as one-on-one assistance in navigating the treatment process.
General Cancer Nutrition Meal Delivery Adults Young Adults Children Regional
Dempsey Center
With locations in Lewiston and South Portland, as well as virtual services, Dempsey Center works to make life better for people managing the effects of cancer. Among their services, they provide consultations about nutrition, exercise and resource navigation, support groups, adult counseling services and community programs for youth and families.
General Cancer Support Groups Nutrition Exercise Counseling Adults Young Adults Children Regional
Colon Cancer Coalition
In 2004, Kristin Lindquist started planning for the very first Get Your Rear in Gear® run after losing her best friend and sister, Susie Lindquist Mjelde, to colon cancer. What started as one women’s vision has since grown into a national coalition of people determined to end colorectal cancer deaths by increasing screening and educating others about the signs and symptoms of this treatable disease. We want all people to understand their risk factors and get the right screening at the right time.
Colorectal Cancer Adults Young Adults Children Regional
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Provides compensation to individuals (or a personal representative of a deceased individual) who were present at the World Trade Center or the surrounding New York City Exposure Zone; the Pentagon crash site; and the Shanksville, Pennsylvania crash site, at some point between September 11, 2001, and May 30, 2002, and who have since been diagnosed with a 9/11-related illness. The VCF is not limited to first responders. Compensation is also available to those who worked or volunteered in construction, clean-up, and debris removal; as well as people who lived, worked, or went to school in the exposure zone.
Financial Assistance Adults National
Transitions Pet Care
Provides pet care and re-homing services for the pets of people facing the end of life. Also provides pet care services such as dog walking and litter box maintenance to ensure people can keep their pets for as long as possible.
General Cancer Pets Adults Regional
Nevada Cancer Coalition
A non-profit collaboration of state and local government, health, medical, and business leaders, the research community, cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates dedicated to improving quality of life by reducing the burden of cancer in Nevada.
General Cancer Adults Regional
OncoLink
Adults National
National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions
Nation-wide organization comprised of state PC coalitions dedicated to saving men’s lives and enhancing the quality of life of prostate cancer patients and their families, through awareness and education and the development of a public policy network.
Prostate Cancer Adults National
Genomic Testing Cooperative
A for-profit company that offers a program to help pay for genomic testing for lung cancer patients who can’t afford it. Genomic Testing Cooperative (GTC) is a privately-owned molecular testing company located in Irvine, CA. GTC is establishing a program offering comprehensive molecular profiling (DNA+RNA) testing to patients with cancer who are affected by cancer disparity and unable to pay due to lack of coverage of this type of testing. Testing is provided at no cost to these patients and funded through their donation program.
Lung Cancer Genomics Adults National
American Chronic Pain Association
Since 1980, the ACPA has offered peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals. The information and tools on their site can help to better understand pain and work more effectively with a health care team toward a higher quality of life.
General Cancer Pain Adults National
Genesee Cancer Assistance
Provides assistance to people with cancer in Genesee County, NY to help relieve the financial burden caused by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. It is offered on an individual basis and may be applied for each year during active treatment. Includes help with co-pays, prescriptions, transportation, medical equipment and supplies and child care. Also offers a free wig program.
General Cancer Transportation Wigs Co-Pays Medication Medical Equipment and Supplies Child Care Adults Regional
Time to Screen
A collaboration between the non-profits CancerCare and the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) to encourage people to take control of their health by getting recommended cancer screenings back on track. Call Time to Screen’s toll-free hotline to speak with a support specialist and learn about screening options in your area.
Breast Cancer Prostate Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Lung Cancer Cervical Cancer Melanoma Skin Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults National
Prevent Cancer Foundation
The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation is saving lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection.
General Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Young Adults National
Women Rock, Inc.
A nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase breast cancer awareness and the importance of the early detection of breast cancer through proper screening tools and techniques, and to provide funding assistance and support for women in need to obtain mammograms. Provides assistance to women living in specific Texas counties (Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Lamar and Tarrant) and Oklahoma counties (Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Johnson, Marshall and Pushmataha). They also provide conservative financial assistance to help clients manage breast cancer treatment and recovery easier.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Screening and Prevention Adults Young Adults Regional
New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Beginning June 1, 2021, the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will provide significant economic relief to help low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assistance and utility arrears assistance.Seven communities that received funding for emergency rental assistance directly from the federal government opted to administer their own programs. Residents of City of Rochester and Monroe County, the City of Yonkers, Onondaga County and the towns of Hempstead, Islip and Oyster Bay must apply with their local programs for emergency rental assistance and are ineligible for assistance from the state-administered Emergency Rental Assistance Program.View eligibility requirements.
General Cancer Housing Adults Regional
Sisters Journey
Sisters’ Journey is a faith-based activity instilled for the purpose of ensuring that no women have to endure or experience the challenge of facing the obstacles that accompany the reality of being diagnosed with breast cancer alone. Provides education of cancer-related issues, promotes the importance of early detection, offers a monthly support group meeting, and provides referral services and consulting.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Groups Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
Magnolia Purpose in Planning
General Cancer Insurance Hospice and End-of-Life Legal Assistance Care Planning Adults National
Melanoma Research Alliance
As the largest non-profit funder of melanoma research, MRA has dedicated $131 million to date in support of the fight against melanoma.
Melanoma Adults National
Know AML
Know AML is the first global education and awareness initiative that provides patients and caregivers with the information, resources, and support they need to deal with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Leukemia Acute Myeloid Leukemia Adults National
Frankies Friends
Dedicated to finding cures and saving pets with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Provides grants to assist with the cost of life-saving or life-enhancing emergency or specialty care for pets whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment. Assists families who demonstrate substantial financial need and whose pets, with treatment, have a good prognosis for return to a good quality of life. Funds treatment only - they do not fund initial examinations, diagnostic testing, spays or neuters, euthanizations, primary or preventative care.
General Cancer Pets Adults National
Islip Breast Cancer Coalition
Provides direct services (e.g., financial assistance, prostheses, scholarships, meal deliveries, transportation, utilities and wigs) and support to breast cancer patients, as well as patients with other women’s cancers. The coalition presents educational programs, performs outreach within the community and encourages scientific and environmental research.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Vaginal Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer Endometrial Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Wigs Prostheses Co-Pays Food Utilities Meal Delivery Adults Regional
Blue Moon Counseling
Blue Moon Senior Counseling is a group of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) that provide telehealth counseling and psychotherapy to persons in various senior living communities and private residences in most states. Blue Moon Senior Counseling accepts payments through Medicare B covered benefit. There are usually zero or low out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare Beneficiaries. They also accept some PPO’s and private pay. A for-profit company.
General Cancer Counseling Adults National
Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO)
General Cancer Adults National
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. To deliver maximum cost savings to families, the Biden-Harris Administration has secured commitments from 20 leading internet providers to offer ACP-eligible households a high-speed internet plan for no more than $30 per month. Eligible families who pair their ACP benefit with one of these plans can receive high-speed internet at no cost.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Adults National
American College of Gastroenterology
Maintains a database that can help locate gastroenterologist in your area (Note: Check with your insurance to make sure doctor is an in-network provider).
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults National
American College of Radiology
ACR accreditation is recognized standard in medical imaging. Facility Search tool will allow you to search for Mammogram, ultrasound, MRI, PET, CT. (Note: Always check with insurance to make sure facility is an in-network provider.) Reach by phone: 800-227-6440 (breast) or 800-770-0145 (all others)
General Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults National
American Medical Association
The largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. They provide a Physician Locator to find a perfect match for your medical needs. DoctorFinder provides you with basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States. (Note: Always check with insurance to make sure doctor is an in-network provider.)
General Cancer Screening and Prevention Treatment Adults National
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
The largest specialty organization in the United States exclusively representing dermatologic surgeons who have unique training and experience. Many ASDS members provide free skin cancer screenings, which can be found using the search tool link provided. Unless noted otherwise, please call ahead for an appointment before going to the screening location. They also provide a Find a Dermatologic Surgeon tool.
Melanoma Skin Cancer Screening and Prevention Treatment Adults National
Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation
Provides various services free of charge to the men of Arkansas to include education and screening programs.
Prostate Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
FDA Mammography Facility Database
The Mammography Facility Database is updated periodically based on information received from the three FDA-approved accreditation bodies: the American College of Radiology (ACR), and the states of Arkansas and Texas. Information received by FDA or certifying state from accreditation bodies does not specify if the facility is mobile or stationary. In many instances, but not all, the accreditation body notes "mobile" following the name of the facility.
Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults National
Fitway Alabama Colorectal Cancer Prevention Program
The Alabama DOH, through a grant from CDC, is offering the Fitway Alabama Colorectal Cancer Prevention Program to provide free colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic work-ups in 16 counties.
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
GW Prostate Cancer Clinic
Provides free screenings for prostate and colorectal cancer using the Hemoccult test (also available at the same time and location). Program in Washington D.C.
Prostate Cancer Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
Kentucky Cancer Program
Providing funding for free or low cost screening screening to eligible Kentucky residents who are uninsured or underinsured. (Breast, cervical, colon screening options available)
Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
Oregon Health AuthorityOregon ScreenWise Program
Provides screening and treatment funding to eligible women. Offer breast and hereditary cancer screening services for uninsured and underinsured patients living in Oregon.
Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
Prostate On-Site Projects (POP)
POP is a mobile medical screening service that travels throughout Arizona offering prostate exams for the early detection of prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
Screening for Life
Screening for Life provides payment for cancer screening tests to qualified Delaware adults. The program is a cooperative effort of the Delaware Division of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Testing for Breast, Cervical, Prostate, Lung, and Colorectal Cancer.
Breast Cancer Prostate Cancer Colorectal Cancer Lung Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
The Montana Cancer Screening Program
Provides assistance to uninsured patients seeking colon, breast, cervical cancer screenings in Montana.
Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
Washington State Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program
Program provides free breast, cervical, and colon cancer screening to eligible people in Washington State.
Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
Wyoming Cancer Program
Breast, cervical, and colorectal (colon) cancer screenings are covered for eligible patients in Wyoming.
Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults Regional
Glioblastoma Foundation
Transforming the standard of care for glioblastoma by supporting the development of drug therapies for glioblastoma. Glioblastoma Foundation focuses on supporting the development of targeted therapies, those based on the molecular features of each tumor.
Glioblastoma Adults National
Christine S. Walsh Foundation
Programs support treatments for uninsured patients, medications and tests not covered by insurance, wigs, transportation to/from treatments and other financial burdens experienced by breast cancer patients.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Transportation Wigs Diagnostic Tests Utilities Medication Adults National
Pink Ribbon Riders
The Assistance Program is made available to provide emergency direct financial support for men and women currently diagnosed with breast cancer in current treatment (chemo, radiation, surgery or awaiting surgery) in Michigan, Minnesota, New York (not accepting patients from the NYC, Staten Island or Long Island area), Wisconsin, Wyoming. The program is for patients who are behind on medical bills or need financial assistance because the disease of breast cancer has impacted them financially and become a financial burden.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Adults Regional
Cops Fighting Cancer
Mission is to provide individualized financial, practical and emotional support to Colorado cancer patients and their families. Cops Fighting Cancer is made up of police and civilian volunteers providing emotional, practical and financial support making a difference in the fight against cancer. Provides one-time assistance to cancer patients and their families in crisis. A situation is considered a crisis on a case-by-case basis.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Food Utilities Housing Adults Regional
TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance drives the collaborative efforts of patients, survivors, advocates, advocacy organizations, health care professionals, researchers and pharmaceutical companies to work collectively, with accountability, towards the common goal of eradicating Black Breast Cancer.
Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Black or African American Health Care Advocacy Adults National
Sparrows Nest
Mission is to cook and deliver homemade meals to families facing a cancer diagnosis in Dutchess, Putnam and parts of Orange, Ulster and Northern Westchester counties. In order to qualify for services, individuals must: live within a 35 mile radius of the Wappingers Falls kitchen, have children 18 or under living in the home and be actively receiving chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery as a result of a cancer diagnosis.
General Cancer Food Meal Delivery Adults Regional
National Council on Aging
Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling.
General Cancer Older Adults National
Cancer and Aging Research Group
The mission of the Cancer and Aging Research Group is to join geriatric oncology researchers across the nation in a collaborative effort of designing and implementing clinical trials to improve the care of older adults with cancer. The only requirement for membership is the desire to help older adults with cancer.
General Cancer Older Adults Adults National
Senior Planet from AARP
Organization’s purpose is to enable older adults and people of all ages to come together and find ways to learn, work, create, exercise, and thrive in today’s digital age.
General Cancer Older Adults Adults National
Redes en Acción The National Latino Cancer Research Network
General Cancer National
Halo House Foundation
Helps cancer patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma by offering them access to clean, temporary, and affordable housing so that they can pursue treatment at the Texas Medical Center (TMC). They provide fully furnished apartments for $25 a day to people who must often stay for months of treatment.
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A Cure In Sight
Helps provide services nationwide through building public awareness, educating Ocular Melanoma patients and their caregivers, funding on-going eye cancer research, and by financially helping in-need OM patients find and pay for the treatments they need. Offers financial assistance to qualified patients with a once time grant up to $1,500.00. This grant is limited to medical bills for ocular melanoma, co-pay or insurance premium, housing, utilities, travel, grocery and gas gift cards.
Eye Cancers Financial Assistance Lodging Transportation Co-Pays Food Housing Medical Expenses Adults National
Beauty Bus
Delivers loving kindness, support and compassion to seriously ill patients and their caregivers through beauty and grooming services. Also gives complimentary Bags of Beauty filled with donated, full-size beauty and grooming products, so the pampering can continue after the service.
General Cancer Regional
Bright Spot Network
Provides young cancer survivors who are parents of small children with a safe space for individual and familial healing, recovery, and reconnection. Offers a small grants program called Bright Grants, where any Bright Spot Network families/parents/caregivers in need of financial assistance are eligible to apply for $500 in funding. Families must be caring for a child 0-6 years old or pregnant.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Young Adults National
Caring Bridge
A free online tool for sharing health updates. It is an easy and ad-free way to communicate health news to family and friends—all in one place.
Online Tools National
Dollar For
A national nonprofit that crushes medical bills by empowering patients and advocating on their behalf. The 2010 Affordable Care Act requires nonprofit hospitals to offer charity care programs to keep their tax-exempt status. These financial assistance programs reduce or eliminate medical bills for low-to-middle income patients. Dollar For makes charity care known, easy, and fair. Helps patients check if they are eligible for financial assistance, prepare and submit applications, and get hospital medical bills forgiven.
General Cancer Financial Education Medical Expenses National
Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
Challenges the status quo to end breast cancer and improve the lives of people impacted by it now through education and advocacy. The Foundation drives collaborative, cutting-edge research with nontraditional partners, brings to light the collateral damage of treatment and seeks ways to diminish it, and interprets science to empower patients. Fast, flexible, and project-based, the Foundation actively engages the public in scientific research to ensure that it produces accurate and meaningful results.
Breast Cancer National
Pet Help Finder
Pet Help Finder is powered by Open Door Veterinary Collective, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit that believes that all pets should have access to quality care and that veterinary practices should get paid for their services. Offers a searchable database of veterinary services, food pantries and supplies, and boarding and services.
General Cancer Pets National
Miles Perret Cancer Services
Miles Perret Cancer Services serves families impacted by cancer living in the counties/parishes of Acadia, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion, Louisiana. Services include: hope chests (providing wigs, hats, scarves and turbans for those who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment), mastectomy items, medical supplies, nutritional supplements, patient navigation notebooks and treatment care kits.
General Cancer Nutrition Wigs Prostheses Mastectomy Hair Loss Medical Equipment and Supplies Hair Donations Adults Young Adults Children Regional
Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer (THANC) Foundation
Committed to supporting research and education in the early detection and treatment of thyroid and head and neck cancer; to advancing new therapeutic approaches; and to alleviating the suffering and functional impairment of patients who undergo treatment.
Head and Neck Cancer Thyroid Cancer Screening and Prevention Adults National
Cancer1Source
Advocates and provides support for the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship of cancer through patient assistance, education and research. Provides financial assistance ($150 a year grant, see website for details) to cancer patients and families and access to patient assistance programs through a comprehensive network of financial assistance organizations. In order to be eligible for financial assistance, you must be a Massachusetts resident, have a cancer diagnosis and a household income less than 400% of the federal poverty level.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Genetics Wigs Lymphedema Food Adults Regional
LGBTQ Health Program, Stanford Medicine
LGBTQ+ National
Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Health Childrens Hospital
Mission is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting kids treated at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and their families through superior care, comprehensive support and innovative research. Four Diamonds provides comprehensive support to children and their families by paying for care and treatment not covered by insurance, as well as additional expenses that disrupt the welfare of the children.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Children Medical Expenses Children Regional
Runway to Hope
Committed to serving families battling pediatric cancer in Central Florida at one of three local children's hospitals: Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, AdventHealth for Children and Nemours Children's Health or living in one of the seven counties considered to be part of Central Florida (Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Brevard, Polk and Volusia). There are special circumstances where families traveling to or from one of our Central Florida’s children hospitals for treatment are also reviewed. They assist with mortgage and rent payments, car payments, groceries, utilities and gas.
General Cancer Financial Assistance Transportation Childhood Cancers Children Food Utilities Housing Meal Delivery Children Regional
TRS Care
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, founded by a group of medical professionals who believe true healing begins with holistic care of an individual. Helps cancer patients qualify for high quality wigs, breast prostheses, mastectomy supplies, post-surgical garments, and lymphedema compression wear through their insurance. They work directly with insurance providers to verify eligibility and file claims on behalf of patients. Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Tricare and ChampVA insurance. May be able to help with co-pay for wig or prosthesis and offers a free new/gently used wig program.
General Cancer Wigs Prostheses Adults National
myTRIAList.org
General Cancer Clinical Trials National
Save Rare Treatments Task Force
Work with Congress and the Administration to ensure that the Orphan Drug Exclusion from eligibility for negotiation under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program allows products to remain excluded so long as their FDA approved uses are exclusively for rare diseases.
Adults National
Living Beauty Foundation
Offers women with cancer a comprehensive offering of wellness activities designed to assist them in the healing process. Facilitated by experts in their field, Living Beauties are provided with a vast array of programs like Yoga 4 Cancer, nutrition, mindfulness, meditation and more to help them strengthen both their bodies and their spirits.
General Cancer Nutrition Camps and Retreats Yoga Meditation Adults National
Alabama Oncology Foundation
Mission is to Help Oncology Patients Excel during the fight against cancer. The Alabama Oncology Foundation is committed to improving the lives of patients and families in Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair counties in central Alabama through supportive services and resources to ease the burdens faced by those fighting cancer. Assists with prescription co-pay assistance, rent and utilities, groceries/comfort items, transportation and respite/childcare.Applications must be submitted to AOF by a referring professional (i.e., doctor, a nurse, social worker, patient navigator, or other health care professional who is involved with your care).
General Cancer Transportation Co-Pays Food Housing Child Care Regional
Lighthouse Family Retreat
A faith-based non-profit that exists to strengthen every family living through childhood cancer. Hosts restorative retreats and develop helpful resources so that families and their support systems can find hope in God and help in their fight. View locations/schedule of retreats.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers Children Camps and Retreats Children National
Hope Hollow
Provides welcome, hospitality and hope to cancer patients and their loved ones, who are financially in need, while receiving cancer treatment in Columbus, Ohio.
General Cancer Lodging Regional
Cervivor
A global community of patient advocates who inspire and empower those affected by cervical cancer by educating and motivating them to use their voices for creating awareness to end stigma, influence decision and change, and end cervical cancer.
Cervical Cancer Adults National
Transgender Law Center
The largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. Champions the right of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life.
General Cancer LGBTQ+ Adults National
National Immigration Law Center
One of the leading advocacy organizations in the U.S. dedicated to advancing and defending the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their loved ones.Working at the intersection of immigrant, economic, and racial justice, NILC deploys a multi-pronged strategy to secure lasting, transformational change. We are building an inclusive future for low-income immigrants through impact litigation, policy advocacy, movement-building, and narrative and culture change.
General Cancer Immigrant Adults National
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
The mission of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.
General Cancer Immigrant National
International Refugee Assistance Project
A global legal aid and advocacy organization working to create a world where refugees and all people seeking safety are empowered to claim their right to freedom of movement and a path to lasting refuge.
General Cancer Immigrant Adults National
New York Community Trust
The New York Community Trust enables CancerCare to help low-income residents and families in New York City with a $745,000 grant to help with the financial burdens of cancer. The majority of this grant is made possible by the Orland S. and Frances S. Greene Fund, which specifically targets cancer patients in financial need.
BCAN

CancerCare partnered with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) to start the first-ever helpline for bladder cancer patients, their loved ones, caregivers and those who have lost a loved one to bladder cancer. This helpline is staffed by professional oncology social workers with specific expertise on the emotional and practical needs of the bladder cancer community.

Debbie's Dream Foundation

Through CancerCare’s continued partnership with Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer, the Debbie’s Dream Stomach Cancer Helpline provides dedicated emotional support to people affected by stomach cancer, including patients, their loved ones, caregivers and those who have lost a loved one to stomach cancer. Master’s-prepared oncology social workers with specific expertise in the issues facing the stomach cancer community run this helpline.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation

Our Triple Negative Breast Cancer Helpline, in partnership with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, provides free, professional support services to patients and caregivers coping with a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis.

Triage Cancer

CancerCare and Triage Cancer offer a Purpose in Planning workshop series addressing topics including navigating finances, estate planning and medical decision making by providing both educational information on finances and planning as well as emotional guidance to people affected by cancer.

HealthyWomen

The Cost of Cancer, a workshop in partnership with HealthyWomen, provides educational information and emotional guidance to people affected by cancer. Led by oncology social workers, the live video workshop will cover the basic understanding of the cost of cancer and where to find financial assistance.

Community Oncology Alliance Helpline

The Community Oncology Alliance Helpline provides access to the COA/CancerCare Patient Assistance Transportation Program and the COA/CancerCare Patient Assistance Financial Fund.

Stupid Cancer

In partnership with Stupid Cancer, we offer an Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Chronicles workshop series for AYA patients and loved ones coping with cancer, including topics such as coping with cancer, the caregiver experience, dating and disclosure, survivorship and living with metastatic disease.

Lung Cancer Research Foundation

In partnership with the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, we offered a Lung Cancer Survivorship: Adjusting to Post-Treatment Life after Lung Cancer workshop that provides support and hope not only to the 16% of people diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer but also to those with more advanced stages of lung cancer and those caring for a loved one.

Paramount

As part of CancerCare@Work, CancerCare helps companies support colleagues affected by cancer on the organizational and employee level. Through this dedicated helpline, Paramount employees have access to all of CancerCare's free programs and services.

New York ACS

As part of CancerCare@Work, employees with the City of New York ACS can get support from oncology social workers and gain access to CancerCare's free programs and services.

Time to Screen

In partnership with the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), CancerCare launched the Time to Screen campaign, urging people to schedule recommended cancer screenings.

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Takeda Oncology
Mary Kay Foundation Touching Hearts Program
The Mary Kay Ash Foundation has supported the Touching Hearts Program, a vital resource for women living with cancer throughout the United States, since 2000. For nearly 25 years the program has provided tangible resources to women as they face a cancer diagnosis, including psychosocial support and financial assistance.
Hines
Hines is a proud sponsor of CancerCare and its programs to provide help and hope to people affected by cancer. Hines holds the Cupcakes for a Cause fundraiser annually to provide support for CancerCare’s most pressing needs.
Magnolia Meals at Home
Magnolia Meals at Home supports those living with cancer with nutritious meals free of charge, letting them focus more energy on their health and treatment. Sponsored by Eisai, the program helped 413 individuals in areas of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina.
AWE: Alive We’re Empowered-CorporatePartner
AWE is a proud supporter of CancerCare and its national programs that directly impact individuals affected by cancer. As an inaugural partner charity, AWE donates 20% of gifts purchased on AWEinspired.com towards forwarding this cause. AWE is a new fine jewelry brand designed for those who have triumphed over a life-altering adversity. Founded by 3-time cancer survivor Jill Johnson, AWE’s mission is to empower, unite and celebrate survivors through meaningful gifts and community. AWE gifts give back.
eBay Giving Works
If you’re interested in helping CancerCare, but not in purchasing anything at the moment, sell items and donate the proceeds to CancerCare through eBay’s Giving Works.
AWE: Alive We’re Empowered
Strength. Hope. Resilience. That’s what AWE is all about. AWE Alive We’re Empowered is a new fine jewelry brand designed to celebrate, unite and honor survivors, through meaningful gifts and a platform to share stories. Founded by 3-time cancer survivor Jill Johnson, the inaugural AWE medallion anchoring this collection is a universal symbol of strength, hope and resilience. Visit www.AWEinspired.com to purchase a survivor medallion and 20% of your gift will be donated to CancerCare.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the overarching goals of improving cancer care and prevention. More than 27,000 oncology practitioners belong to ASCO, representing all oncology disciplines and subspecialties. Members include physicians and health-care professionals in all levels of the practice of oncology.
General Cancer Adults National
Intercultural Cancer Council
The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations in the United States and its associated territories.
General Cancer Adults National
National Center for Frontier Communities
The mission of the National Center for Frontier Communities is to be the national clearinghouse, conduct research, provide education, and offer leadership on issues of importance to frontier communities.
General Cancer Adults National
Cancer Justice
DRLC’s Cancer Justice program answers legal questions for people with cancer—because cancer patients and their families deserve to have clear, accessible, and exceptional legal resources.Founded in 1997 as the Cancer Legal Resource Center, Cancer Justice empowers people to navigate legal challenges with confidence. Our direct services model has served over half a million people through outreach and education.Cancer Justice educates and supports cancer patients, their families, healthcare professionals and advocates on matters like maintaining employment through treatment, accessing healthcare and government benefits, taking medical leave and estate planning.
General Cancer Insurance Workplace Issues Legal Assistance Immigrant Social Security Adults National
Pickles Kids Supporting Kids
Pickles Group’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids and teens impacted by their parent or guardian’s cancer. Having a parent with cancer can be a lonely, isolating experience. Pickles Group creates thriving communities of kids supporting kids whose parents have cancer. Pickles kids strengthen resilience, have fun with friends who get them, and heal along the way.
General Cancer Children Patient and Peer Matching Children National
The Brooklynn Miller Foundation
"Brooklynn's BAGs" provide personalized gifts to children battling cancer. Each bag is thoughtfully curated with handpicked items tailored to each child's unique preferences and needs. Additionally, a handcrafted item adds a personal touch, symbolizing the love that goes into every bag. Apply through their website.
General Cancer Childhood Cancers National
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved
Association of Oncology Social Work
Cancer Nation
Cancer Support Community
Latinas Contra Cancer
Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
National Association of Social Workers
Vital Options International
Kidney Cancer Association
Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia and Lymphoma Society)
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