Find Assistance from Organizations
Providing Financial or Practical Help
Pink Ribbon Riders
https://www.pinkribbonriders.com
5420 Beckley Rd, Suite 334, Battle Creek, MI, 49015
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 CancerFinancial AssistanceNationalThe DONNA Foundation
https://thedonnafoundation.org
877-236-6626
1015 Atlantic Blvd #58, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233
Mission is to provide financial assistance and support to those living with breast cancer and fund breast cancer research.
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Pink Fund
877-234-7465
P.O. Box 603, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48303
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 CancerFinancial AssistanceHousingMedicationTransportationUtilitiesNationalSisters Network® Inc. - A National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization
http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org
866-781-1808
9668 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 200-132, Houston, TX, 77063
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.
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Catholic Charities USA
http://catholiccharitiesusa.org
703-549-1390
2050 Ballenger Ave., Suite 400, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Association of social service agencies that help people in need, regardless of religious affiliation, with emergency assistance. Use online locator to search for resources.
All CancersFinancial AssistanceNationalUnited Way
703-836-7112
701 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
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.
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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
https://www.whitehouse.gov/getinternet/
(877) 384-2575
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20500
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.
All CancersFinancial AssistanceNationalPatient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
http://www.patientadvocate.org
800-532-5274
421 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton, VA, 23666
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.
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Offers a Merkel Cell Carcinoma Financial Aid Fund that provides a one time grant for transportation expenses.
Family Reach
857-233-2764
142 Berkeley St., Suite 310, Boston, MA, 02116
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.
All CancersFinancial AssistanceUtilitiesFoodHousingTransportationNationalEntertainment Community Fund
https://entertainmentcommunity.org
800-221-7303
729 Seventh Ave. , 10th Fl., New York , NY, 10019
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.
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CancerCare
800-813-4673
275 Seventh Ave. , 22nd Fl., New York , NY, 10001
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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