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New intro copy: A listing of select cancer-related and complementary organizations that offer a wide variety of support and assistance.

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Young Adult Cancer Connection provides a rare opportunity for young adults (18-39) and their caregivers to come together and work through the issues unique to our age group, discover emotional and clinical resources, and ultimately know that we’re not alone in our cancer experience.

New Hope Center for Grief Support is committed to serving all members of the Southeast Michigan community who are grieving the death of a loved one with love, courage, and humility. Our program is open to everyone, adults and children, regardless of beliefs. Our primary purpose is to help people process their grief in a […]

New Normal Grief Consulting is an emotional support organization that supports individuals experiencing grief from a diagnosis or the loss of a loved one. Grief can make you feel alone, hopeless, and paralyzed as you wonder what to do next. It takes courage to gather up those broken pieces and move forward, not move on, toward […]

A Mother’s Wish embraces and supports Oakland County, MI women and families impacted by breast cancer by easing the day-to-day burdens associated with a diagnosis while offering opportunities for hope, comfort, family togetherness and healing.

The Lake House is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2011 that offers cancer support groups, one-on-one cancer support consultations/guidance, health and wellness talks/activities, stress management activities, and social events to those affected by cancer.

The Imerman Angels is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2003 that matches those affected by cancer with a cancer survivor or survivor’s caregiver who is the same age, same gender, and most importantly who has faced the same type of cancer.

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its […]

The Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1998, that is available in multiple areas and offers support groups, education lectures, workshops, children/teen specific activities and groups, bereavement support groups, and social events for men, women, teens and children living with cancer, as well their families and friends.

The Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1998, that is available in multiple areas and offers support groups, education lectures, workshops, children/teen specific activities and groups, bereavement support groups, and social events for men, women, teens and children living with cancer, as well their families and friends.

FairSky Foundation provides personalized psychological care to individuals, couples, families, communities and organizations, recognizing both the individual and shared humanity of all people. As a 501 (c)(3), not-for-profit organization, FairSky advocates for psychological, social & ecological justice for people from all walks of life, by promoting the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities & organizations, through […]

The SandCastles is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1997 that offers support groups and Camp Erin, which is a week long camping retreat for children ages 3-18 who have experienced a loss.

Shields of Hope is a 501c3 non-profit organization run by local public safety professionals in the West Michigan area. The mission is to spread hope, love and encouragement to those in the local community affected by cancer. They will visit those women, children, men and families; to let them know they’re not in the fight […]

As mental health professionals who have experienced significant losses, the individuals at What’s Your Grief knows individual grief is unique and there is no “right” way to cope. Their goal is to create a community that provides hope, support, and education to anyone wishing to understand the complicated experience of life after loss. What’s Your […]

Wings for Widows is a non-profit 501c3 that provides personalized financial wellness coaching to help widows move forward with confidence and hope.

The HPWC! Healthy Eating website has a comprehensive list of food access points in the city inclusive of stores, markets, food giveaways, pop-up produce stands and pantries., including what food assistance is accepted and proximity to public transportation.

1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish for information about meal sites, food banks, and other services near you. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Mon. – Fri. from USDA.

Cleaning for a Reason is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 that offers professional house cleaning to women experiencing cancer. For additional information, visit their website at cleaningforareason.org or call (877) 337-3348.

A Mother’s Wish

A Mother’s Wish embraces and supports Oakland County, MI women and families impacted by breast cancer by easing the day-to-day burdens associated with a diagnosis while offering opportunities for hope, comfort, family togetherness and healing.

A Mother’s Wish

A Mother’s Wish embraces and supports Oakland County, MI women and families impacted by breast cancer by easing the day-to-day burdens associated with a diagnosis while offering opportunities for hope, comfort, family togetherness and healing.

ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services)

The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) strives to enable and empower individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, and culturally sensitive lives. As a nonprofit model of excellence, we honor our Arab American heritage through community-building and service to all those in need, of every heritage. ACCESS offers a wide […]

Affordable Rental Housing

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) offers assistance to those in need with housing, education and community resources to overcome housing challenges.  For additional information, visit their website.

American Childhood Cancer Organization

The American Childhood Cancer Organization, established in 1995, provides information, resources, books and support for parents, children, and adolescents with cancer to provide grassroots leadership through advocacy and awareness, and to support research leading to a cure for all children diagnosed with this life-threatening disease.

Angels of Hope

Angels of Hope is a southeast Michigan-based nonprofit organization founded in 2004 that offers financial assistance, volunteer teachers, portraits, and holiday programs to families affected by cancer.

ASIST Helpers

ASIST has provided a document with resources for families and individuals living in Oakland county. For a handy list of numbers and websites to assist Oakland County families, please CLICK HERE.

Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to addressing the emotional, financial, and social needs of patients and families affected by blood cancer across Michigan for nearly 70 years. Master’s level professionals personalize critical education and support services to each patient and family member, elevating their ability to […]

Bright Spot Network

The Bright Spot Network provides young cancer survivors who are parents of small children with a safe space for individual and familial healing, recovery, and reconnection.  They focus on young parents and guardians caring for young children at the time of diagnosis, including those diagnosed during pregnancy.

Camp Casey

The Camp Casey is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2003 that offers 3 unique programs to children with cancer and their families. Cowboy Camp Outs are overnight mini-vacations at dude ranches in Michigan; Horsey House Calls bring a horse to the doorstep of kids too ill to attend an overnight retreat and; Outlaw Outings provide […]

Camp Kesem

The Camp Kesem is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2000 that offers week long summer camps specifically catered to children between the ages of 6 to 16 with a parent affected by cancer. There are local chapters Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University and University of Michigan.

Camp Mak-A-Dream

The Camp-Mak-A-Dream is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1991 that offers Medically-supervised, cost free camp experiences to children, siblings, teenagers, young adults, and women affected by cancer. In addition, they also offer conferences for teenagers and adults (Age 18-35) with brain tumors.

Camp Quality of Michigan

The Camp Quality of Michigan is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1987 that offers community-based camping experiences and ongoing support programs to children with cancer (Ages 4 to 17) within five years of their diagnosis.

Cancer Hope Network

Provide free one-on-one confidential support to all people (patients, family or friends) impacted by cancer, along the entire continuum from diagnosis through survivorship. They provide support by training volunteers who faced similar experiences who are matched to those needing our services. Through this process they instill hope and make a positive difference in the lives […]

Cancer Legal Resource Center

Provides information and education about cancer-related legal issues to the public through its national telephone assistance line (includes insurance appeals, employment rights and leave time, access to healthcare and government benefits, estate planning, etc.).

Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor

Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor is a local nonprofit affiliate of The International Cancer Support Community (CSC), opening our doors in 2007. The Cancer Support Community is the largest and most comprehensive program in the country devoted solely to providing emotional support and education to people with cancer, their caregivers and children – […]

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

The Cancer Treatment Centers of America is a private, for-profit operator of cancer treatment hospitals and outpatient clinics founded in 1988 that offers and utilizes leading technology to aggressively treat cancer. They also support their patients with nutrition and other therapies, because they recognize that managing the side effects of cancer treatment is half the […]

CancerCare

CancerCare is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.

Cap and Conquer

Cap and Conquer focuses on raising funds for cancer patients in Southeast Michigan who choose to use scalp cooling (also known as cold caps), a technology used to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. For more information about cold cap technology and the work that Cap and Conquer does, please visit their website.

Careology

Careology connects your network and equips people to feel more in control and able to keep on top of all the things that need managing.

CARES of Farmington Hills

CARES is to offer a comprehensive support service for individuals and their families in and around the Farmington Hills area and the eight communities that we serve that are in need or have limited access to everyday necessities due to insufficient financial resources or family instability. For more information, visit https://caresfh.org/

CaringOn

CaringOn provides a way for patients to express their gratitude to their caregivers by gifting them with time to themselves. This can include anything from a few hours to sleep in a hotel to spa services, dinner and a show. The support structure CaringOn developed allows caregivers to accept this special gesture free of worry, […]

Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation

The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation supports young adults (16-39) during their cancer diagnosis, treatment, and beyond through a variety of advocacy and programming. For additional information, please visit cassiehinesshoescancer.org or call (586) 322-0991.

Chemo Angels

The Chemo Angels is a Non-Profit Volunteer Organization founded in 2000 that matches patients with the support of an Angel throughout their journey.  Your Angel will send (via USPS) cards, uplifting messages, supportive words and lots of positive energy. The encouragement these Angels provide gives the comfort and confidence of knowing you are not alone […]

Cherish Your Package

The mission at Cherish Your Package is that testicular cancer become a non-starter. We know that early detection is the key to conquering this disease, and plan to play a major role in educating young men. By raising awareness, we can make a difference in the lives of a whole new generation. CYP strives to […]

Children with Hair Loss

The Children with Hair Loss is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2000 that offers hair replacements once a year to all children who have medically-related hair loss up to age 21.

Children’s Cancer Resource Fund

Children’s Cancer Research Fund is a national nonprofit organization that offers information relevant to parents and immediate family about survivorship, diagnosis, treatment, research and cures of childhood cancer.

Children’s Healing Center

Children’s Healing Center is an oasis for members to step away from the stress of a complex medical diagnosis to experience the healing power of Good. Clean. Fun.® With a focus on socialization, play-therapy, recreation and education, kids, young adults and families have a safe space to express themselves, interact with others and feel a […]

Communities First, Inc

The mission of Communities First, Inc. is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. Founded in 2010 by Glenn and Essence Wilson, Communities First, Inc. has grown extensively in just a few short years. As Flint natives who are passionate about their hometown, it only made sense to focus […]

Community Cancer Services

The Community Cancer Services is an organization made up of volunteers that serves patients with cancer in Isabella County. This organization helps with costs for transportation as well as medical expenses.

Consumers Energy Assistance

Consumers Energy offers a number of assistance programs to help with energy costs, including Critical Care and Medical Emergency Protection programs.

Dougy Center

At Dougy Center, our mission is to provide grief support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families can share their experiences before and after a death. We provide support and training locally, nationally, and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children who are grieving.

DTE Assistance

DTE has partnered with the Salvation Army to help make energy payments more affordable with DTE’s Low Income Self-Sufficiency Plan. For additional information on how to apply, please CLICK HERE. They also offer a number of assistance programs to help with energy costs, including a Medical Emergency Protection program. For additional information and to visit […]

Elephants and Tea

Elephants and Tea is a nonprofit with the mission to help adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, survivors, and caregivers know they are not alone in their experience with cancer with community and support through wellness, storytelling, education, and research. The Elephant in the room is cancer. Tea is the relief conversation provides. We are the only […]

FairSky Foundation

FairSky Foundation provides personalized psychological care to individuals, couples, families, communities and organizations, recognizing both the individual and shared humanity of all people. As a 501 (c)(3), not-for-profit organization, FairSky advocates for psychological, social & ecological justice for people from all walks of life, by promoting the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities & organizations, through […]

Family Reach

Family Reach is a national nonprofit dedicated to alleviating the financial burden of cancer. Working with hospitals and cancer centers nationwide, the organization provides immediate financial assistance, education and navigation to families before they hit critical breaking points.

Feeding America

Feeding America is the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States. We partner with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to bring food to people facing hunger. We advocate for policies that create long-term solutions to hunger.

FindHelp

Search for free and reduced cost social service programs in your zip code. Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

Five Points Of Hope

The Five Points Of Hope Cancer Care Fund is a Michigan-based non-profit organization founded in 2007 dedicated to assisting individuals experiencing financial difficulties while dealing with the diagnosis of cancer.  For additional information, visit their website.

Food Bank Council of Michigan

The Food Bank Council of Michigan was created in 1984 to implement a unified strategy to address and alleviate hunger statewide by increasing emergency food resources and advocating on behalf of the hunger relief network. The Food Bank Council of Michigan’s mission is to create a food secure state through advocacy, resource management, and collaboration […]

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan assists hungry individuals and families throughout 22 counties in eastern Michigan. Food Bank of Eastern Michigan serves the following counties: Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Bay, Cheboygan, Crawford, Genesee, Gladwin, Huron, Iosco, Lapeer, Midland, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola

Food Gatherers

Food Gatherers works with more than 150 partner programs throughout Washtenaw County. Many of these programs are open to the public and make food available to eligible community members.

For a Day Foundation

The For a Day Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2000 that offers programs such as Queen for a Day, Hero for a Day, and Designer for a Day to seriously ill children and their families.

Forgotten Harvest

Forgotten Harvest delivers 144,000 pounds of surplus food per day to local charities five days a week, providing families in need with fresh and nutritious food free of charge.

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

The Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1998, that is available in multiple areas and offers support groups, education lectures, workshops, children/teen specific activities and groups, bereavement support groups, and social events for men, women, teens and children living with cancer, as well their families and friends.

Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit

The Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1998, that is available in multiple areas and offers support groups, education lectures, workshops, children/teen specific activities and groups, bereavement support groups, and social events for men, women, teens and children living with cancer, as well their families and friends.

Gleaners Community Food Bank

Gleaners Community Food Bank is a vital link between available food and those who need it most. Local and national food producers often have surplus products that go to waste for lack of a way to safely and efficiently bring it to market. Gleaners has developed a very efficient, technologically advanced system to collect, store, […]

GriefShare

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its […]

GRYT Health

GRYT Health is a digital oncology company that empowers people to be in charge of their own health through education, engagement and support. We offer a community free from judgment that focuses on humanity and the value each person brings. Our mission is to improve quality of life and increase survival for people facing cancer […]

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