National Foundation and Nonprofit Resources

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/planning-managing/advance-directives/types-of-advance-health-care-directives.html

A summary provided by American Cancer Society explaining types of advanced directives. There are many advance directive formats. The most common types of advance directives are the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care (sometimes known as the medical power of attorney).

https://www.aircarealliance.org/getting-assistance/patient-medical-transport/

The Air Care Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public service organization supporting the work of volunteer-based charitable organizations whose members fly to help others. ACA is devoted to fostering, enhancing, and promoting public benefit flying in the United States and other countries. All across the country, Volunteer Pilot Organizations (VPOs) help patients in need access distant medical care or supportive services by arranging FREE flights through volunteer pilots.

https://www.blackcancervoices.org

(617) 714-8792

Amplifying Black Voices Across Cancer aims to amplify and share Black voices, stories, and experiences. By harnessing the power of digital media, we can elevate and shed light on disparities and lived experiences of what it means to be Black with cancer.

http://athensnursesclinic.org/wp/

240 North Avenue , Athens, GA 30601

706-613-6976

The Athens Nurses Clinic is a non-profit health care clinic providing free evaluation, treatment, and education for acute and chronic medical and dental conditions to uninsured low-and-no income residents of Athens-Clarke County and the surrounding communities. The mission of the Athens Nurses Clinic extends far beyond providing medical treatment to patients, focusing heavily on education and disease prevention.

https://www.atlantacancercarefoundation.org

1793 HIGHWAY 106 N Suite 1100, DANIELSVILLE, GA 30752

4707255708

Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance for basic needs such as housing, utilities, food and medications to cancer eligible cancer patients in the 17-county Metro Atlanta area.

https://bethematch.org/patients-and-families/support-for-you-and-your-family/

For the thousands of people diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a cure exists. Over the past 30 years Be The Match, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, has managed the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world. We work every day to save lives through transplant. We are here to help you get reliable, easy-to-read information from diagnosis through recovery. Call or email us for confidential, one-on-one support from caring experts. We'll listen and help you find answers. All of our programs and resources are free.

https://colorectalcancer.org/resources-support/resources/financial-assistance

1025 Vermont Avenue NW Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005-3516

2026280123

We have one mission. We exist to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime. As the largest nonprofit dedicated to this disease, we empower a nation of allies who are overcoming colorectal cancer in their lives and communities. Colorectal cancer screening and care is challenging, and financial concerns make it even harder. The Blue Hope Financial Assistance Fund and screening support is here to help low-income individuals receive screening support and information and help cancer patients meet financial needs during active cancer treatment.

https://www.braintumornetwork.org/

816 A1A North, Suite 207 , Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

844.286.6110

Brain Tumor Network is a trusted source for reliable information about primary brain tumors for patients of all ages. Our dedicated, neuro-oncology navigators help you find answers to the difficult questions you may be asking yourself: - Where do I begin? - Should I get a second opinion? - What are my treatment options? - What can I expect next? Each year, Brain Tumor Network provides personalized, one-on-one navigation and support to hundreds of individuals and families throughout the United States. At its heart, our organization is committed to providing a community of support for individuals and families, focusing on survivorship. We are most proud of the relationships we have built along the way and the individual lives we continue to impact as we fulfill our mission.

https://bcrisktool.cancer.gov/about.html

A summary from the National Cancer Institute about the breast cancer risk assessment tool, how it works, and other tools that can work.

https://alongcomeshope.com/

805-322-1423

Along Comes Hope® is a 501(C)3 nonprofit helping families by providing support for children with cancer to inspire HOPE and healing by keeping families together, when it matters the most. We also provide support through financial assistance with travel for treatment, creative emotional support programs and advocacy to promote policy changes, awareness and education.

https://www.cryobank.com/

(866) 477-3762

California Cryobank helps those facing potential infertility from medical risks with fertility preservation, including egg, embryo or sperm banking. Financial assistance and long-term storage options are available.

https://www.californiafertilitypartners.com/

(310)828-4008

California Fertility Partners is a Los Angeles fertility clinic dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of male and female reproductive issues, and to helping people build families

https://www.cancerfac.org/

CFAC is a coalition of financial assistance organizations joining forces to help cancer patients experience better health and well-being by limiting financial challenges, through facilitating communication and collaboration among member organizations, educating patients and providers about existing resources and linking to other organizations that can disseminate information about the collective resources of the member organizations, and advocating on behalf of cancer patients who continue to bear financial burdens associated with the costs of cancer treatment and care.

https://cancernavigatorsga.org/

3 Central Plaza #415 , Rome, GA 30161

(706) 509-5040

Cancer Navigators is a community-based 501 (c)3 non-profit organization funded by donations from citizens and businesses of Northwest Georgia, and by grants from private and public organizations. It has the endorsement and support of Harbin Clinic, Floyd Medical Center and the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition. Cancer Navigators partners with many organizations including the American Cancer Society to provide resources and educational materials.

https://www.cscatlanta.org/

1100 JOHNSON FERRY RD., NE BLDG 2, STE LL90, Atlanta, GA 30342

404.843.1880

Cancer Support Community Atlanta is the local chapter of the world’s largest nonprofit provider of psychosocial oncology programs. Our mission is simple: help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being by providing free programs of support, education, and hope. CSC Atlanta provides a variety of programs and classes to help support survivors and their loved ones during and after treatment. There is something for everyone at Cancer Support Community Atlanta – a cooking demonstration, an educational seminar, a stress reduction class, or a support group.

https://www.cancercenter.com/integrative-care/spiritual-support

855.335.3094

For faith-based individuals, spiritual support may play a fundamental role in their treatment journey at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). Getting in touch with your spirituality may help you better cope with the psychological and emotional effects of cancer. If you express an interest in spiritual support services, they will be made available to you and your family members. At CTCA, we reach across cultures, beliefs and religious backgrounds so that all patients, from any faith, may find the strength, motivation and inspiration they need during their cancer journey.

https://www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation

275 Seventh Avenue , New York, NY 10001

866-552-6729

In response to an overwhelming need by insured patients facing high co-pays, deductibles and coinsurance for prescribed treatments, we launched the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF). CCAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing insurance barriers by helping qualified patients afford the co-payments, coinsurance and deductibles for prescribed cancer treatments. We offer easy-to-access, same-day approval over the phone and online.

https://carefertility.net/

(818)230-7778

Care Fertility is an innovative fertility center which offers fertility preservation and reproductive treatments. Free consultations are provided.

https://www.childrensleukemia.org/

585 Stewart Avenue Suite 520 , Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-1944

CLRA supports research efforts towards finding the causes and a cure for leukemia and assists families in meeting the financial obligations incurred in blood cancer treatment. Our Patient Aid program provides reimbursement of leukemia/blood cancer related medical bills.

https://www.cityofhope.org/homepage

800-826-4673

City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, making it a national leader in advancing research and treatment protocols.

https://cleaningforareason.org/

Cleaning for a Reason provides free home cleaning to patients battling cancer. When cancer makes life at home difficult, our trusted network of residential cleaners, cleaning industry volunteers, and community volunteers come together to support cancer patients and their families.

https://www.colorectalcancer.org/

1025 Vermont Ave NW Suite 1066 , Washington, DC 20005

877-422-2030

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance exists to end this disease in our lifetime. We advocate for screening, magnify support, and accelerate research. We have one mission: We exist to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime. As the largest nonprofit dedicated to this disease, we empower a nation of allies who are overcoming colorectal cancer in their lives and communities.

https://www.chwg.org/

478.254.5200

Community Health Works (CHW) is devoted to reducing healthcare burdens for both patients and providers to build healthier communities that improve the quality of life for all Georgians. Our core focus remains in the seven counties of Central Georgia- Bibb, Houston, Monroe, Crawford, Jones, Peach, and Twiggs. However, many of our flagship programs provide services statewide.

https://e.thelynxgroup.com/t/l?ssid=34615&subscriber_id=bjwbttmklxwncpeasyacmoxjjucmbol&delivery_id=bobjbpwtodeyyfuzslasptetpcqjbbj&td=-Har4DB4Zo-D1zdoe3s9jgnT9IItKXxH0aWMjcd9K0GtcfJbIeNoRwzGtrM0FuZgDnatTyWz7daNOP0UpsWAKT-n2JhwnVirpouPgVdvr4s9b-D-4uY8Ba8b

CONQUER: the patient voice is pleased to present this 4-part series of articles on non–small-cell lung cancer, the most frequently occurring type. Written for patients by an oncologist and a nurse practitioner, each of the Patient’s Guides addresses a topic often confronted during the course of therapy: Staging; Treatment; Biomarker Testing; and an Overview of the Lung Cancer Patient Journey. Also included is an easy-to-navigate “road map” that highlights important treatment milestones. The series was written with the financial support of Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

https://www.corpangelnetwork.org

1 Loop Road , White Plains, NY 10604

9143281313

Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps cancer patients access the best treatment by arranging free travel on corporate aircraft. Business jet travel makes it possible for patients, especially those located in areas with minimal airlines access, to travel to specialized medical centers. Participation is open to all cancer patients, as well as bone marrow and stem cell donors and recipients. Patients may travel as often as necessary and there is no financial requirement. Since being founded in 1981, CAN has completed 67,000+ cancer patient flights.

http://www.ebeauty.com/

EBeauty’s mission is to enhance and strengthen the education, charitable and community support network for women undergoing cancer treatments. EBeauty works to improve the quality of life of women undergoing chemotherapy treatments through the implementation of its Wig Exchange Program and Hospital Partnership Program. Our primary goal is to provide all women, regardless of economic status or geographic location, access to wigs. EBeauty’s Wig Exchange Program and Hospital Partnership Program aim to help every cancer patient access a quality, free wig.

https://www.everyou.com/

800-850-9445

EverYou is an American Cancer Society program that offers a curated collection of quality wigs, headwear, and post-surgical products including bras and breast forms to help people keep feeling like themselves during and after cancer treatment. Other products offered through EverYou include hairpieces, hats, turbans, scarves, mastectomy products (breast forms, prosthesis / protheses, camisoles and tanks, swimwear), and helpful accessories at prices as low as possible. To order products or catalogs, call 1-800-850-9445 or shop online at https://www.everyou.com/. This program provides: - Catalog with products for people coping with cancer or treatment that causes appearance related side effects

https://www.fisherhouse.org/

(888) 294-8560

Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital. These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world. Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge.

https://www.facingourrisk.org/

866-288-RISK (7475)

FORCE improves the lives of the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Our community includes people with a BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. We accomplish this through our education, support, advocacy and research efforts. We are dedicated to providing up-to-date, expert-reviewed information and resources that help people make informed medical decisions. Our strong, supportive community of peers and professionals ensures no one must face hereditary cancer alone. FORCE serves as a champion, unifying the community and advocating for awareness, access to care, and better treatment and prevention options.

https://www.freewill.com/

Estate planning is traditionally considered complex, scary, and expensive. That’s why we set out to build a simple tool that anyone can use to create these important documents. All estate plans made using FreeWill are 100% legal and specifically tailored to your jurisdiction.

https://www.fodac.org/programs/durable-medical-equipment/

4900 Lewis Road , Stone Mountain, GA 30083

770-491-9014

FODAC’s mission is to provide durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs and hospital beds at little or no cost to individuals with disabilities and their families. We provide home health (mobility and daily living) equipment to people of any age or with any disability, temporary or permanent, for medically necessary and medically helpful reasons. These items are provided at little or no cost to the recipients and their families.. Clients do not have to qualify financially.

https://www.gacancer.com/advance-directives

If you are ever unable to make your own healthcare choices or to clearly communicate your wishes, other people will have to make choices for you. Advance Directives are a way to let your family, friends, and healthcare providers know, in advance, of your wishes to receive, or not receive medical care and treatment. To make sure that your family, friends, and healthcare providers understand your choices, it is important to have your Advance Directives in writing.

https://www.mygooddays.org/

2611 Internet Blvd Suite 105 , Frisco, TX 75034

(877) 968-7233

Good Days is a non-profit advocacy organization that provides resources for life-saving and life-extending treatments to people in need of access to care. Some financial resources provided are copay, premium, travel, and diagnostic testing assistance. If approved for an open fund, Good Days will provide financial assistance for the full calendar year, or until funds are exhausted.

https://www.goodsamhwc.org/

175 Samaritan Drive , Jasper, GA 30143

706-253-4673

The mission of Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is to provide quality, compassionate, and complete healthcare for all in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. The Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center will be a premier Community Health Center accessible to all and dedicated to delivering the highest quality care to the people and communities we serve. The Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is a not-for-profit, Community Health Center, which provides health services to our community regardless of ability to pay or insurance status.

http://www.harborofhopeinc.com/

1133 Eagles Landing Pkwy. , Stockbridge, GA 30281

harborofhopesurvivors@gmail.com

Harbor of Hope, Inc. was established in 2011. Its mission is to encourage, support (spiritually and financially), connect with, and minister to women (and their families) with breast cancer. Through fellowship our goal is to spread hope, faith, and love throughout the cancer journey. We also provide a secure environment for cancer survivors, their caregivers, and families. Harbor of Hope Inc. focuses their resources in Southside Atlanta and the surroundings counties.

http://www.healthwellfoundation.org

20440 Century Blvd Suite 250, Germantown, MD 20874

1-800-675-8416

The HealthWell Foundation is a leading non-profit dedicated to improving access to care for America’s underinsured. When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. We provide financial assistance to help with: Prescription copays Health insurance premiums, deductibles and coinsurance Pediatric treatment costs Travel costs

https://www.hhnetwork.org/

ABOUT US The Healthcare Hospitality Network, Inc. (HHN) is a nationwide professional association of nearly 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. The mission of HHN is to support homes that help and heal to be more effective in their service to patients and families.

https://www.hhcga.org/

Here at Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia, we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources in order to further achieve our cause. For 32+ years, we’ve been supporting our community members in a variety of ways and measuring our success not by monetary size, but by more qualitative measurements such as the scale and effectiveness of our efforts.

https://jajf.org/

3282 Northside Pkwy NW , Atlanta, GA 30327

310-880-7767

JAJF’s mission is “Treating families to WOW! Experiences, giving children who will lose their Mom or Dad to cancer a timeout to create indispensable memories as a family… while they can”

https://www.joeshouse.org/

877-563-7468

Joe’s House is not an actual house, but a nonprofit organization that helps cancer patients and their families find a place to stay when traveling away from home for medical treatment. We list cancer treatment centers and hospitals across the country with nearby lodging facilities that offer a discount. Although Joe’s House caters to cancer patients, any patient, regardless of diagnosis may use the lodging facilities listed.

https://www.kesem.org/

440 N Barranca Ave #2273 , Covina, CA 91723

253-736-3821

We believe all children facing a parent's cancer deserve the chance to fully experience the joys of childhood and be their best selves. We provide free summer camps, day programs, and virtual meet-ups for youth and adolescents facing a parent’s cancer to connect with peers, process their experiences, and have fun!

https://lls.org/support-resources/financial-support/co-pay-assistance-program

(877) 557-2672

We now cover co-pays for select treatment-related labs, scans, and tests. LLS can pay your provider directly or reimburse you for payments already made. You have complete freedom to choose doctors, providers, suppliers, insurance companies and treatment-related medications. You can make changes to these at any time without affecting your continued eligibility.

https://www.livestrong.org

623 W. 38th St. Ste 300 , Austin, TX 78705

855-220-7777

We have a Mission Question, not a Mission Statement, because we believe that we can only achieve the best solutions through asking the right questions. We ask survivors and caregivers what they need, we ask the system how it can be more person-centered, we ask innovators how we can bring impossible ideas to life.

https://www.lbbc.org

40 Monument Road, Suite 104 , Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

855-807-6386

The mission of Living Beyond Breast Cancer is to connect people with trusted breast cancer information and a community of support.

https://www.piedmont.org/locations/piedmont-athens/loran-smith-cancer-center

1199 Prince Ave. , Athens, GA 30606

706-475-4900

At the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support, we recognize the need to support and treat the patient and family – not just the disease. Because cancer treatment involves more than medical care, free services and programs such as yoga, tai chi, nutrition classes, expressive art classes, complementary therapies (oncology massage, Healing Touch, and Reiki), and counseling are also available to anyone affected by cancer at any phase in his or her journey, regardless of whether or not they are a Piedmont patient.

https://www.lungevity.org

228 S. Wabash, Suite 700 , Chicago, IL 60604

312-407-6100

LUNGevity is changing outcomes for people with lung cancer through research, education, and support. We are dedicated to funding scientific research because the link between research spending and improved survival is clear. Our strategic investment in both early detection and therapeutics will help people live better with lung cancer and dramatically improve on the current 19% five-year survival rate. LUNGevity initiatives position us as thought leaders in the lung cancer advocacy community, providing programs and driving change for those with lung cancer today and in the future. While we fund primary research, we also conduct patient-focused research to better understand their unmet needs and convene multi-stakeholder meetings to streamline the research process and accelerate progress to patients. LUNGevity seeks to empower patients to be active decision makers in their treatment process through our extensive educational resources, online peer-to-peer support, and in-person s

https://www.medicare.gov/medical-equipment-suppliers/

1-800-633-4227

Medicare is funded through the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund. Medicare coverage for many tests, items, and services depends on where you live. This list includes tests, items, and services (covered and non-covered) if coverage is the same no matter where you live. Search by zip code and find Medicare covered medical equipment near you.

http://www.menagainstbreastcancer.org

PO Box 150 , Adamstown, MD 21710

866-547-MABC (6222)

Men Against Breast Cancer (MABC) is the first and only national 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to provide targeted support services that educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when cancer strikes.

https://www.mercymedical.org/

Mercy Medical Angels has been providing free transportation to medical care since 1972. On the ground with gas cards, bus and train tickets and in the air with trips flown by volunteer pilots and the commercial airlines Mercy Medical Angels is here to ensure that no one in need is denied medical care because they don't have transportation. All patients must be physically capable of boarding a small airplane or commercial airliner and require no medical assistance during travel.

https://www.momsmeals.com/our-food/nutrition/cancer-support/

3210 SE Corporate Woods Drive , Ankeny, IA 50021

1-877-508-6667

For those undergoing cancer treatment, the prospect of a home-cooked meal can even seem daunting, especially when the illness and its treatment affect your appetite. The cancer support menu options from Mom’s Meals all contain at least 600 calories and 25 grams of protein per meal. Each of the meals has been developed with input from registered dietitians specializing in oncology and in accordance with guidelines from the American Institute for Cancer Research. We serve clients who are covered under Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid plans, Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) programs or the Older Americans Act, and by individuals or their caregivers who are looking for a self-pay program.