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CancerCare logo

CancerCare

Financial Support

Verification: Verified

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This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

CallCare teamOnline

Limited assistance for cancer-related costs and treatment copayments, plus help finding financial and practical resources. Funding and eligibility vary by program.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

1 approved anonymous review - Early signal

Needed a full packet plus a provider-signed medical form. After follow-up, they confirmed a $300 disease-specific check was on the way. Expect paperwork and a phone call.

First step

Call a CancerCare oncology social worker at 800-813-4673 or review the financial-assistance page to ask about current eligibility, limited funds, and other resources.

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Family Reach

Financial Support

Verification: Verified

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This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Online

Financial help with rent for families facing cancer.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Start with Family Reach's Financial Resource Center and select the relevant assistance category. Confirm eligibility, required documents, and current capacity before applying.

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In Him Pink Is Power

Financial Support

Verification: Verified

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This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

EmailCare teamOnline

In Him Pink Is Power offers support for housing, utilities, uncovered medical costs, transportation, and childcare to women currently undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Who can request support

Patient

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Download the official application and email it with diagnosis verification, a provider treatment letter, proof of income, and government-issued ID to inhimpinkispower@gmail.com.

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SNAP

Government & Public Benefits

Verification: Verified

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This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Online

Food assistance for eligible households. Eligibility and application procedures vary by state.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Choose your state or territory in USDA's SNAP directory, then use that agency's application or local-office route. USDA does not accept SNAP applications directly.

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EBeauty

Beauty, Health & Wellness

Verification: Verified

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This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Care teamOnline

Free wigs for eligible people experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment, currently shipped within the contiguous United States.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Complete the wig request with contact and treatment information, a verifiable note from a doctor, nurse, social worker, or nurse navigator, and matching photos if available.

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The Pink Fund

Financial Support

Verification: Verified

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This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Care teamOnline

The Pink Fund may pay up to $3,000 of eligible nonmedical bills over as many as 90 days for qualifying U.S. breast cancer patients who lost working income during active treatment.

Who can request support

Patient

Patient and caregiver experiences

1 approved anonymous review - Early signal

Relevant but document-heavy. Medical form went in; the stall was financial / self-employment paperwork before resubmit.

First step

Complete online prequalification, then submit the application, HIPAA form, identification, tax and income-loss evidence, provider documentation, and creditor bills. This is not emergency assistance.

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LIHEAP/CEAP

Government & Public Benefits

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

CallEmailOnline

Energy-bill and emergency assistance administered through local or tribal agencies; benefits and application procedures vary by location.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Use the LIHEAP local-office search for your state, territory, or tribe. For help locating an agency, call 1-866-674-6327 or email energyassistance@ncat.org with your city, county, and state.

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ACS Hope Lodge Houston

Lodging Support

Verification: Verified

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This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

CallCare teamOnline

Free lodging for eligible cancer patients and caregivers during outpatient treatment. Private guest rooms and bathrooms; shared kitchens with storage/prep space; dining/gathering areas; laundry rooms with supplies; outdoor/reflection/meditation space; library/resource room; TVs and computer access; Wi-Fi; linens, blankets, towels, pillows, detergent, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and hair dryers provided.

Who can request support

Advocate

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Ask your Houston-area treatment-facility doctor, nurse navigator, or oncology social worker to submit a Hope Lodge referral, or call 713-848-8905 to ask about local availability.

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Cleaning for a Reason

Home & Daily Life Support

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Online

Eligible cancer patients in the United States and Canada may receive two free general home cleanings, subject to local provider availability.

Who can request support

Caregiver/Advocate

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Use the patient application while in treatment, recovering from cancer surgery, or receiving hospice care. A helper may apply with the patient's permission.

Currently closed. Check with the organization before planning around this program.

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Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)

Financial Support

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Not available while this program is closed or its next window is unconfirmed.

The LBBC Fund offers one-time grants generally ranging from $1,000-$1,250 for eligible U.S. breast cancer patients' living expenses, paid directly to billers.

Who can request support

Patient

Patient and caregiver experiences

1 approved anonymous review - Early signal

Useful targeted grant. Last cycle was random selection and we weren't picked before funding ran out. Treat it as a short window, not rolling.

First step

Not available while this program is closed.

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Open Arms / MAA

Lodging Support

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Care teamOnline

MAA Open Arms provides no-cost furnished lodging for qualifying patients and families traveling for medical treatment; rent and utilities are covered, but placement and detailed eligibility are not guaranteed.

Who can request support

Advocate

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Ask the treatment facility's case manager for a referral or submit the official Open Arms contact form with patient, case, and needed-stay details. Keep backup lodging.

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Camp Kesem

Vacations & Experiences

Verification: Verified

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This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Online

Free 5-night / 6-day overnight sleepaway camp plus year-round support for kids ages 6–18 whose parent has cancer. Includes arts and crafts, sports, nature, water activities, Cabin Chat, a cancer-story sharing day, trained volunteers, nurses, and mental health professionals. Also offers Friends + Family Days, Club Kesem, Better Days, birthday cards, welcome messages, care packages, and grief support.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Use Find a Program to locate a local chapter and review the next registration cycle. Programs are free for eligible children ages 6-18 whose parent has cancer.

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Hospitality Apartments - Christ the King / TMC

Lodging Support

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

CallOnline

Hospitality Apartments provides rent-free furnished apartments for eligible patients treated in the Texas Medical Center who live more than 50 miles away and have a full-time adult caregiver.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Call 713-790-9120 to complete the phone application and join the waiting list, then complete the security questionnaire. Maintain alternate lodging plans and call at least every four weeks to remain listed.

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Jack & Jill Late Stage

Vacations & Experiences

Verification: Verified

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Ways to start

Care teamOnline

The Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation provides family memory experiences for eligible parents with late-stage terminal cancer and a child age 3-18, following direct oncologist referral and medical clearance.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Ask the treating oncologist to review and submit the official referral packet. Patient and family self-referrals are not accepted.

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Texas Oncology Foundation

Financial Support

Verification: Verified

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This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Online

Texas Oncology Foundation offers need-based living-expense, transportation, and temporary-lodging assistance to eligible established Texas Oncology patients in active treatment; some funds are community-specific.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Ask your Texas Oncology staff member to submit an application to Texas Oncology Foundation; the foundation does not provide an online application.

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Waves of Grace

Vacations & Experiences

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Online

Beach vacation plus medical equipment coverage.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Contact the organization to confirm eligibility, current availability, and how to request support.

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Lovie's Helping Hand

Financial Support

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Online

Lovie's Helping Hand offers limited direct assistance to eligible Texas cancer patients for medical copays, prescriptions, groceries, utilities, housing, and other essential needs; payments are not made directly to applicants.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Complete the official online application and upload supporting bills or estimates for the requested support. The site states reviews generally take 10-14 business days.

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Cancer Cartel

Financial Support

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Care teamOnline

Cancer Cartel provides grant and practical-support resources for people affected by cancer, including childcare-related needs.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Ask a licensed hospital or cancer-center social worker, case manager, or patient navigator to prepare the application before the next portal opening.

Faith House - Bellaire TMC Lodging logo

Faith House - Bellaire TMC Lodging

Lodging Support

Verification: Not yet confirmed

No verification date is recorded for this listing.

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Contact method not confirmed.

Lower-cost medical lodging option near Houston Medical Center/Bellaire area.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Contact the organization to confirm eligibility, current availability, and how to request support.

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Inheritance of Hope

Vacations & Experiences

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Online

Inheritance of Hope offers Legacy Retreats for eligible families in which a parent has late-stage, metastatic, or terminal illness and at least one child age 18 or younger.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Complete the official Legacy Retreat application for the diagnosed parent, caregiver, and eligible children. Confirm current retreat placement and any travel assistance before making plans.

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Montgomery CAD Disabled Person Homestead Exemption

Government & Public Benefits

Verification: Verified

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This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Online

Eligible Montgomery County homeowners may request the Texas disabled-person residence homestead exemption through the county appraisal district using Form 50-114.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Open the official MCAD Form 50-114, select Disabled Person, and submit it with the identification and disability evidence required by the appraisal district.

Waves of Grace Mountain Respite / Smokies Time logo

Waves of Grace Mountain Respite / Smokies Time

Vacations & Experiences

Verification: Check needed

The source or listing details need another review: a source could not be confirmed, a source link is missing, or a recheck is due. This does not mean the program is closed.

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Contact method not confirmed.

Waves of Grace lists Mountain Respite in partnership with Smokies Time, providing mountain respite options for families facing cancer.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Contact the organization to confirm eligibility, current availability, and how to request support.

Lifeline (free phone) logo

Lifeline (free phone)

Government & Public Benefits

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

CallCare teamOnline

Monthly phone or internet discount for eligible low-income households; only one Lifeline benefit is allowed per household.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Use Lifeline's How to Apply page or call 800-234-9473 for help. Texas and Oregon residents use their state process; after approval, enroll with a participating phone or internet provider.

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National Parks Access Pass

Government & Public Benefits

Verification: Verified

Source listing last checked:

This is the last recorded verification date, not the latest attempt. An unsuccessful check does not advance it.

Ways to start

Online

Free lifetime federal parks access pass for disability.

Who can request support

Not specified

Patient and caregiver experiences

0 approved anonymous reviews - No public reviews yet

First step

Get a digital Access Pass through Recreation.gov for immediate use, or apply in person at a participating federal recreation site. Have photo ID and qualifying permanent-disability documentation ready.