EMERGENCY RV
Emergency RV provides urgently needed shelter to First Responders and
victims of wildfires or other natural disasters. If you lost your home due to
a recent wildfire / natural disaster and are in need of emergency-transitional housing, please complete the "Survivor Intake Form" on the site.
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Alex's Lemonade Stand
333 E. Lancaster Ave. #414
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19096
Phone: 866-333-1213
Through the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Travel For Care program, we provide
families with lodging & travel expenses up front, rather than requiring them
to apply for reimbursement. ALSF also helps connect families with clinical
trials that match their child's diagnosis and provide free treatment journals
to help parents keep track of treatments. We also recognize the challenges
faced by siblings with cancer and provide comfort and care through our
SuperSibs program.
American Cancer Society HOPE Lodge
Administrative Office:
3380 Chastain Meadows Pkwy NW, Suite 200
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 800-227-2345
What is Hope Lodge Community?
Our 30+ Hope Lodge communities across the country provide a free place
to stay during treatment so people with cancer can focus on getting better.
These communities provide comfortable guest suites with private baths, as
well as inviting spaces with all the comforts of home, including a communal kitchen, dining area, laundry rooms, and places to gather or find a quiet res-
pite – all at no cost to guests. Hope Lodge guests don’t just find a place to
stay – they find a community of support and an emotional connection with
others facing the same journey.
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Currently, there are more than 30 Hope Lodge locations throughout the
U.S. & Puerto Rico. Accommodations and eligibility requirements may
vary by location. To find out more about a Hope Lodge, please select one
of the locations above. If there is not a Hope Lodge in your area, please
call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 for more information
about lodging assistance.
Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation
515 Madison Ave. Suite 1130
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-838-3029 800-365-1336
The Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation’s Lifeline Fund helps to cover the
often-overlooked living & ancillary expenses that can present considerable financial obstacles or prohibit the transplant altogether. There are myriad
costs associated with transplants, such as donor searches, compatibility
testing, bone marrow harvesting, medications, home & child care services, medical equipment, transportation, cord blood banking, housing, and other
needs that may arise. Health insurance may not cover many of these vital
support services. That’s where the Lifeline Fund can help.
Cancer Support Community
National Office:
734 15th Street NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 888-793-9355
The Cancer Support Community is here to help you by offering free sup-
port and coaching for cancer patients or their loved ones by phone and
online. The Cancer Support Helpline is staffed by community navigators,
resource specialists and a Helpline navigator who have over 170 years of combined experience helping people affected by cancer. The Helpline pro-
vides guidance, resources and support to cancer patients or their loved
ones with a variety of needs—from getting information about cancer, iden-
tifying a local support group or just finding someone who is willing to listen.
We speak your language! We provide help with coping in over 200 languages.
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Cancer Support Helpline
Monday–Thursday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m. ET
Friday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. ET 888-793-9355
Cancer Support Helpline services include:
1. Connecting callers to local or national resources, including support groups, transportation services and other programs
2. Short-term cancer coping assistance
3. Short-term housing resources
4. Treatment decision planning
5. Financial navigation regarding the costs of cancer and its treatments
6. Specialized information and navigation in pediatric oncology, finances,
clinical trials, & genetics
7. Access to an online distress screening program, CancerSupportSource®
8. General information about the Cancer Support Community
Fisher House Foundation
12300 Twinbrook Pkwy. Suite 410
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 888-294-8560
*All Fisher Houses are completely free of charge.
Fisher Houses are owned and operated by the Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs in association with the attached hospital.
Each Fisher House is between 7 and 21 suites and can accommodate 16
to 42 family members. They feature a spacious common kitchen, laundry
facilities, spacious dining room and a living room with a library and toys
for children. Newer houses are 100% wheelchair accessible and include
elevators. A Fisher House is a temporary residence and is not a treatment
facility, hospice, or counseling center.
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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
on this site!
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Hotels for Heroes Program
There are times when a Fisher House is unavailable. Our Hotels for Heroes program steps in when this happens and provides a hotel room for families eligible to stay in a Fisher House.
Using donated hotel points, we provide accommodations for:
1. Service members with military authorization while receiving medical
care but are not eligible for government-funded reimbursement
2. Family or close friends of qualifying service members for visits while
being treated at a medical center, but are not eligible for government-
funded reimbursement
3. Anyone eligible to stay in a Fisher House that is at full occupancy
If you believe you qualify for a hotel room, please contact your service
member’s case worker or Fisher House manager at the location of treat-
ment.
Gary's House
97 State Street
Portland, OR
Phone: 207-535-1320
Gary’s House is a safe, comfortable, and affordable home-away-from-
home for families and individuals with loved ones receiving medical
treatment in the greater Portland area.
Open to all:
You can stay at Gary’s House if you or a loved one are receiving care
at Mercy, Maine Medical Center, or any other area healthcare facility.
A referral is needed:
All guests at Gary’s House must be referred by a hospital or practice representative. You can make a referral by completing our online re-
ferral form. A representative from Gary’s House will contact you to
discuss availability and schedule a time for you to check-in.
Gift of Life Howie's House / Welcoming Transplant Families Home
401 Callowhill
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: 267-546-9800
Website: https://giftoflifehowieshouse.org
Gift of Life Howie's House serves as a “home away from home” for
transplant patients and their families by providing temporary, afford-
able lodging, and supportive services to those who travel to Philad-
elphia, Pennsylvania for transplant-related care.
Caregiver Lifeline Program:
Gift of Life Howie’s House Caregiver Lifeline Program provides ser-
vices specifically tailored to the needs of organ transplant patients,
family members, and caregivers inside and outside the walls of Gift
of Life Howie’s House.
HEALTHCARE HOSPITALITY NETWORK
22640 Hazel Lane
Rapid City, SD 57702
Phone: 800-318-8861
Healthcare Hospitality Network, Inc. (HHN) is a nationwide professional
member association with a mission to support homes that help and heal
to be more effective in their service to patients and families. The HHN
community includes House members and Supporting Partner members.
Our House members provide lodging and support services to patients
& their caregivers while they are receiving medical treatment away from
their home communities. Our Supporting Partners are members that sup-
port the Healthcare Hospitality Houses in their services to their guests.
Hospitality Homes
P.O. Box 15265
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 888-595-4678
At the heart of Hospitality Homes, our staff performs significant feats
every day to make it possible for guests to find a place to call home
while they receive essential medical treatment in Boston. They work
with our guests, hosts, the medical community, partners and donors.
Hosts for Hospitals
Phone:484-380-2999
Since 2000, our non-profit organization has been providing lodging &
caring support to meet the housing needs of patients and their families
coming to Greater Philadelphia for specialized medical care. The lodg-
ing is provided by volunteer Hosts who welcome into their homes patient-
families in need.
Joe's House
Main Office:
505 East 79th Street Suite 17E
New York, NY 10075
Phone: 877-563-7468
We are a lodging directory for patients and family members, and not
a physical house. We help you find lodging, with over 2,000 places to
stay around the country. We list cancer treatment centers and hospitals
across the country with nearby lodging facilities that may offer a discount. Although Joe’s House caters to cancer patients, any patient, regardless of diagnosis may use the lodging facilities listed.
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If you are traveling to a city that we do not list please check our Partners
page for information on our nationwide discounts with over 20 hotel chains,
Michigan Medicine Lodging / University of Michigan
Phone: 800-544-8684 OR 734-946-0100
To register online:
Helps patients and families who are seeking care find overnight lodging during their time at Michigan Medicine. We know finding the right accommodations can be challenging, and the Michigan Medicine Lodging team is here to help. Michigan Medicine Lodging will handle your lodging needs so you can focus on the Impor- tant things — providing support and care to your loved ones while they are being treated at Michigan Medicine, or coming here for your own medical care.
Reservation Services:
Best Rates for the Options You Want: Our team members will work with you to match your preferences with a local lodging option at the best rates possible.
For example, if a complimentary breakfast, handicapped-accessibility, or a
shuttle service is a priority for your family, we will work with you to find an
option that meets your needs.
Onsite Reservations for Med Inn: We make reservations for our 30-room on-site Med Inn hotel. For patients receiving radiation treatment, please inquire about
our Wilmot at Med Inn rooms.
Partnership with Area Hotels and Motels: Michigan Medicine Lodging also part-ners with more than 30 hotels and motels in the area (currently in Ann Arbor, Brighton and Livonia), to provide uniquely tailored services matched to your specific needs.
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See other lodging choices below and above!
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Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking:
RV parking is permitted on a first-come, first-served basis in the M29 lot on Nichols Drive (near the Arboretum). We do not take reservations.
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RV parking requires a $2 per day parking permit, which can be obtained from
the Entrance Program, which is located just inside the entrance at the University Hospital Circle Drive.
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Spaces cannot be reserved, and there is no guarantee that there will be an avail- able space. There are NO electrical/water hook-ups available; vehicles must be self-contained and should not discharge any kind of liquid. Call 734-936-6641 for more information.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
110 North Carpenter
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 630-623-7048
The Ronald McDonald Houses allows families to access specialized med-
ical treatment by providing a place to stay at little or sometimes no cost.
Services for Families:
- At every House, families can enjoy:
- Depending on the House, these services may also be available:
- Special suites for children with suppressed immune systems
- Accredited education programs
- Non-clinical support services
The Ann Arbor Mennonite Guest Home provides lodging for patients and families travelling to Michigan Medicine for appointments or hospitalization. The home provides continental breakfast, shuttle service (for a fee), washer/dryer and kitchen access. Children must be 16 years of age to stay at the Guest Home.
Call 734-222-6233.
The Compassion Inn is a non-profit hospitality house designed to offer temporary lodging for out-of-town patients and families receiving care at one of our local medical centers: University of Michigan Hospital (Michigan Medicine), Veterans Administration Hospital and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Call 734-483-8812.
