Financial Literacy
Financial resources that may apply to survivors:
Expect Miracles Foundation’s SAMFund provides critical financial resources to young adult cancer survivors twice a year through grants in two categories: Financial Assistance Grants and Family Building Grants. Learn more.
Cancer and Careers Financial Assistance Grants Program provides a one-time monetary grant for cancer patients and survivors experiencing financial challenges to use toward bills, technology, skill development or training. Learn more.
The Cancer+Careers Technology Assistance Program grants a one-time award of one (1) laptop (such as a Chromebook or similar device) to cancer patients and survivors with limited access to the technologies necessary to participate in CAC’s conferences. Sign up to be notified when the program is accepting applications.
If you take regular medications to help manage your health, NeedyMeds provides information on programs that can help you save money on your meds.
If you’re looking for resources that aren’t specific to cancer patients and survivors - such as your local food pantry or other community assistance programs - findhelp.org lets you plug in your zip code and find resources that may be available in your local area. Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help starts here:
For families with a child or teen currently receiving treatment and experiencing financial strain, we urge you to utilize the Hope Portal, where you can search by your location, diagnosis, and need to find nonprofit organizations that are helping to alleviate the financial burdens of families battling childhood cancer and childhood cancer survivors.
If you’ve relapsed or are experiencing a second cancer, Cancer+Careers offers an extensive list of resources available to patients currently undergoing cancer treatment, including co-pay assistance and travel grants to off-set expenses for traveling to and from treatment centers.