Provides financial assistance for women in active breast cancer treatment. Applications open online only on the 1st of each month at 8 AM Pacific and close once monthly funds are allocated. Applicants must be:

Currently receiving neoadjuvant chemo or radiation,

Within 3 weeks of breast cancer surgery, or

Diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.

Cancer Lifeline staff works to help cancer patients stay in treatment by providing financial resources to help meet basic needs or access medical care, including medications, health insurance, co-pays or transportation to treatment.

We understand how difficult is it for an individual and their family after a diagnosis of breast cancer. Not only are there medical bills to deal with but some may also be experiencing financial hardship due to the cost of treatment and inability to work while in treatment. JD Breast Cancer is here to help.

Allyson Whitney Foundation offers Life Interrupted Grants of $500 to $1,500 to young adults between the ages of 16 and 36 diagnosed with breast cancer who are in active treatment or who finished active treatment within the past 10 months. The grants can be used to cover medical bills, rent, utilities, insurance premiums, IVF treatments, travel expenses, integrative therapies, and more.

Non-profit technology organization in Cleveland offering affordable high-speed internet, digital skills training, and community space to bridge the digital divide.

Are you a breast cancer patient in need of financial assistance? Please click on the following link for more information and details on how to apply for assistance through the Remember Betty Foundation.

Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy.

One-stop resource center

Healthy Choice food market with extended hours

Collaboration with non-profits addressing the root causes of food insecurity

Cleveland Housing Network is a nonprofit affordable housing developer, housing service provider, residential lender and housing intermediary working to build thriving communities, improve housing affordability and preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing in our region.

Each year, the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless publishes the Street Card, a FREE booklet containing vital information about services for people experiencing homelessness in our community.

The Street Card is designed to be portable, easy to read, and up to date so that people seeking services, outreach workers, and other organizations throughout Cuyahoga County can access the information they need.

We distribute the Street Card to individuals, shelters, hospitals, schools, police stations, and libraries. It contains information that would assist a homeless person in accessing services in Cuyahoga County.

Free culinary education

The Angela Andrade Foundation was originally funded with the assistance of her family and friends desire to enhance and improve the quality of life of metastatic breast cancer patients through financial support.

The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) also runs a co-pay relief program for people who are insured and qualify for help with coverage for medical prescriptions and treatments.

Infinite Strength provides grants to help cover rent or mortgage costs for six months for underserved solo parents diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer

Learn to spot, avoid and report scams.

A 12 step fellowship for the family and friends of those individuals with drug, alcohol or related behavioral issues.

Cancer and Careers gives a one-time financial grant of $250 to people receiving treatment for cancer as well as people with a history of cancer to cover living expenses such as utilities and other bills, technology, training, or skill development.

The Empowered Minds: Conquering Chemo Brain and Embracing Life Beyond Cancer</strong> guide from My Sister’s Keeper-Cleveland explains the cognitive challenges faced during and after cancer treatment, commonly known as "chemo brain." It covers the causes, including treatment and menopause, and provides practical strategies for managing symptoms. Highlights include mental exercises, brain-boosting nutrition, mindfulness practices, and long-term cognitive support. The guide encourages women to reclaim their mental clarity with tools, routines, and a strong community of support.

Suburban Healthcare & Rehabilitation is a 150-bed skilled nursing facility located in North Randall, Ohio. A place where individuals and their families feel empowered, comfortable, and most importantly, special. Whether with us for therapy, skilled nursing care, dialysis treatment, respiratory (ventilator) care, wound care, long term placement, hospice services, or a respite stay, we provide a rewarding individual experience focused on healing, health, and wellness. Our medical, nursing, therapy and recreational professionals work in tandem to help you reach your highest level of independence.

The Mesothelioma Center website provides updated information and resources for people suffering from cancer in connection with asbestos

United Breast Cancer Foundation’s Individual Grant Program supports people who are receiving treatment for breast cancer or who have been in remission for three years or less by covering expenses such as medical procedures, prescription medicines, COBRA insurance coverage, housing expenses, utilities, transportation costs, and car insurance payments.

Apply for free medications. Free or low-cost medical care

For the Breast of Us is the first inclusive online community for Women of Color

diagnosed with breast cancer empowering women to make the rest of their lives

their best lives through education, connection, and community.

Applicant must be in active treatment, as defined by Pink Fund, for their breast cancer diagnosis throughout any funding.

UCSF provides free, personalized care packages for cancer patients in the USA in active treatment to support and provide relaxation and comfort during this difficult time. Free care packages are available for adults and children. Proof of diagnosis will be required.

Provides easy-to-follow guidance from the American Cancer Society on healthy eating and physical activity during and after cancer treatment. Covers recommended nutrition habits, how to manage appetite changes, staying active safely, preventing weight loss or gain, and reducing treatment-related side effects through lifestyle adjustments. Designed to help patients maintain strength, support healing, and improve overall well-being.

Camp Kesem is a free, overnight summer camp for children ages 6-18 who are coping with a parent’s cancer. This unique camp experience provides fun-filled activities and a supportive community, helping kids navigate anxiety, isolation, and uncertainty — reminding them they are never alone.

Merrick House is one of the locations that is awarded the Harry Ratner Human Services Fund. This fund was created to specifically help people in need with their everyday lives. Please call Merrick House for further details and instruction if you are someone in need of assistance.

Before coming to Merrick House for assistance please read the following steps so we can assist you better:

Call Lovie Freeman at 216-771-5077 to make sure you qualify for assistance as requirements may vary as well as to ask any questions you may have regarding this process.

Please bring with you a valid photo ID and the most recent bill you have paid.

Please click below to review the documentation you will need to fill out upon arriving at Merrick House. This may take some time so please be patient and prepared.

The mission is to increase information, resources, and access to fertility preservation for cancer patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. To streamline the process of accessing fertility services, we created the online clinic locator and referral tool called Fertility Scout™, which is a free, web-based tool that enables patients and their healthcare providers to find local reproductive facilities.

ASC³ was established to implement positive initiatives, which provides empowering technology resources to greater Cleveland residents (young adults 18-40 mature adults 45-64, and senior citizens 65 and older).

Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund provides a need-based, one-time grant ranging from $500 to $1,250 for those who are in active treatment for breast cancer. The grant covers non-medical and cost of living expenses such as mortgage, car payments, car insurance payments, and other utilities.

Expect Miracles Foundation’s SAMfund Grants program offers financial grants to young adults between the ages of 21 and 39 with a history of breast cancer. The grants may cover financial assistance with car payments, graduate tuition, reconstructive procedures, fertility preservation, and help with rent or mortgage payments.

Support for Colorectal Cancer Patients

The Pink Fund’s 90-day grant program covers cost of living expenses for people who are in active treatment for breast cancer and who need financial assistance. These expenses could include housing, insurance, transport costs, and utilities

ABCF operates a national Breast Cancer Assistance Program for screenings and diagnostic tests for uninsured and underserved individuals regardless of age, race, or gender. ABCF makes these life-saving services available to individuals who would otherwise have no other means of access. In doing so, ABCF strives to reduce barriers, facilitate diagnosis and treatment options, which are critical to achieving equality in breast cancer outcomes.