MORTAGE, RENT & UTILITY HELP
- Angel FoundationA cancer diagnosis can pose a tremendous financial burden on an individual and their family. The Emergency Financial Assistance program provides assistance to adults in active treatment for their cancer.
- Mortgage, Rent and Utility AssistanceThe mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
- Help with cancer billsMillions of people are diagnosed with cancer every year. A diagnosis of cancer can lead to outrageous medical and hospital bills, even for families with health insurance.
- Home Energy Assistance ProgramIf you have difficulties paying for your utilities, LIHEAP may be able to assist you with bill payments, an energy crisis, and weatherization and energy-related home repairs. To apply, call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project.
- Meals on Wheels Association of AmericaDelivers free meals to elderly and disabled persons around the country. The Meals on Wheels website contains a national database to find a location near you.
- Colon Cancer AllianceThrough the Blue Note Fund, patients can apply for a one-time $300 grant to help with rent, utilities, or food costs. Grants are disbursed quarterly.
- Meredith’s Colon Cancer FoundationTo provide financial support to young adults (under the age of 40) undergoing treatment for colon cancer. We specifically wish to provide relief from living expenses during treatment rather than expenses associated with treatment.
- Rally foundationSupport for one patient has an annual (12 month calendar year) cap of $500 and a lifetime cap of $750., Funds will be used to cover patient’s cancer related medical bills or other family costs related to treatment.
- Need help paying bills?The non-profit organization will provide patients with information on, as well as access to various resources and services. They will provide them with help for financial issues, such as their everyday bills and living expenses.
- Help Now FundThe Help Now Fund is a program designed for breast cancer patients, who are in need of emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and/or utility bills (electric, water, and gas)
- Teamtessa.orgwww.teamtessa.org is a local non-profit assisting cancer patients with financial needs in Washington, Penobscot and Hancock Counties in Maine.
* Cancer Horizons has created this list extensive of vendors and resources from what are believed to be reliable sources, including referrals from the CH community, Internet and direct submission requests. Cancer Horizons neither endorses nor takes responsibility for any interaction between our site user and the service provider. Any experience with any of these providers good or bad is the exclusive responsibility of the user.
Mortgage, Rent & Utilities Help
Help with rent – utilities? Let’s face it Cancer is not only the worst disease known to man, but it is an incredibly expensive proposition as well. Fortunately there are lots of resources from some caring and experienced organizations to help. These organizations range from financial assistance to pay rent, cover your mortgage or keeping the lights on to help getting to and from doctors’ appointments all the way to assisting with help covering college expenses.
Cancer Horizons has tried to include as many reputable organizations providing financial assistance to cancer patients and caregivers as possible. We are always interested in new additions if anyone in our community has had experience with a great company providing these financial resources let us know (Contact us)
We invite you to browse the hundreds of possible resources available and best of luck finding the financial resources you need to care for yourself and your family.