Cleaning for a Reason
Contact: (877) 337-3348 or info@cleaningforareason.orgPopulation served: Child or adult in active cancer treatment in the US
Mission:
Partners with local maid services to provide a professional house cleaning for individuals currently being treated for cancer.
Final Farewell
Contact: 215-870-8110Population served: Families in the US whose child under the age of 18, or dependent mentally and physically handicapped adult child, has passed away
Other language(s): SpanishMission:
To provide financial assistance, advice and guidance to grieving families from all religions and backgrounds so they may provide an affordable and decent funeral for their loved child.
- Families may use online form to apply for assistance.
Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation
Contact: 786-505-3914Population served: Families whose child is under the age of 21 and diagnosed with a pediatric cancer before age 18
Mission:
To be a leader in childhood cancer research and advocacy while providing financial and emotional support to families whose children are battling cancer.
- Provides financial assistance for a variety of needs to pediatric cancer families while the child is undergoing treatment; social worker from treatment facility must apply on behalf of the family
- Works with funeral homes to provide assistance towards memorial costs for children whose battle with cancer has ended
- Funds pediatric cancer research.
Memories Live
Contact: 646-245-1698Population served: Individuals in the US with a terminal illness or end-stage disease
Mission:
To help people with life-limiting illnesses preserve their images, stories and wisdom by creating personalized movies to pass on to their loved ones.
- Creates unique legacy movies at no cost to families. The final product is an edited movie saved on a USB drive and mailed to the family.
New Eyes
Contact: 973-376-4903Population served: Individuals in the US without the resources to obtain eyeglasses
Mission:
To provide eyeglasses to individuals in need
- Provides a basic pair of single or lined bifocal eyeglasses to individuals with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Social workers or health advocates may apply on a person’s behalf. Individuals financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and without a professional to assist them may apply directly themselves. Call or see website for additional details.
Sy's Fund
Contact: WebsitePopulation served: Young adults ages 18-39 in the US who are receiving medical care for cancer or severe medical issues related to their cancer
Mission:
To assist young adults who are facing the challenges of cancer by funding their creative passions, pursuits, and hobbies as well as integrative therapies.
- May help young adult cancer patients with funding for integrative therapies such as massage, reiki, acupuncture, etc. May also provide meaningful gifts (e.g. art supplies) to pursue creative goals.