Hope Lodge is a housing program supported by the American Cancer Society, providing free housing on a temporary basis for cancer patients undergoing treatment. For information and a listing of lodges, visit the web site athttp://www.cancer.org/docroot/subsite/hopelodge/index.asp
Road to Recovery, another ACS program, offers transportation to and from treatments for cancer patients. More information is available by calling the local ACS office or the toll-free national number, 800-227-2345.

Rise Above It: is focused on providing asstance to young adults battling cancer. If diagnosed between ages 15-39 and still activitly undergoing treatment or clinical trial treatment options requests can be made for medical expenses, housing costs, travel expenses as well as food, clothing and untility bills. www.raibenefit.org

Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund: supports patients 18-40 currently undergoing cancer treatment with services to meet daily needs. It provides home health care services, co-payments required by many health plans for medical care, temporary housing, and other expenses. www.bmcf.net