Lodging

ABCCM - crisis ministry that provides emergency assistance to individuals and families such as food, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance for heat, utilities, and rent/mortgage.

Hope Lodge: Travelling out of town for required treatment can be prohibitively expensive, so the American Cancer Society has a FREE place where cancer patients and their caregivers can stay when home is far away. Currently, 31 Hope Lodge locations throughout the U.S. offer private rooms and a nurturing home-like environment so patients can focus on getting well. Accommodation and eligibility requirements vary by location and availability first come, first served. 

Hospitality Homes - Free temporary housing for cancer patients who are receiving active treatment at least fifty miles away from home.

Joe’s House Find an online directory of free and discounted lodging for cancer patients and their families.

Lazarex Cancer Foundation Provides financial assistance for lodging during treatment for people enrolled in clinical trials at some medical centers.

Many treatment centers have other short-term housing possibilities or discount arrangements with nearby motels and hotels. The clinic social worker or oncology nurse may have ideas for low-cost housing during hospital or clinic treatment. Help with caregiver expenses.

Open Homes Hosts people in need of critical care and respite. Offers free, temporary housing in places to call home through Airbnb.