Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s (ALSF) mission is to change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer.
Contact Information:
Website: www.alexslemonade.org
Telephone: (610) 649-3034
Address: 111 Presidential Blvd., Suite 203, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation’s (ARVF) mission is to provide strength and support for hospitalized children by way of providing Teen Lounges, Social Activities, Events, and other various programming to enhance the quality of life for adolescents with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Contact Information:
Website: www.victoriousfoundation.org
Telephone: (856) 784-0615
Email: info@arvf.org
Address: 2115 Voorhees Town Center Voorhees, NJ 08043
Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation’s is to fund less toxic therapies for children with cancer so they can have a better quality of life as they battle the disease and to give families hope by bridging the funding gap and making available potentially life-saving clinical trials that would otherwise not be available. Through its many programs, Arms Wide Open also helps families throughout the United States both financially and emotionally who are suffering hardship due to their child’s diagnosis of cancer, providing them with support during the most difficult time of their lives.
Contact Information:
Website: www.awoccf.org
Telephone: (732) 904-2799
Email: info@awoccf.org
Address: P.O. Box 258 Marlboro, NJ 07746
The B+ Foundation’s mission has four areas of focus: financial assistance, cancer research, awareness and positivity. The B+ Foundation is about Kids Helping Kids Fight Cancer — raising money through dance marathons, 5Ks, T-shirt sales and more, to provide financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer nationwide. The B+ Foundation also funds critical, cutting-edge childhood cancer research.
Contact information:
Website: www.bepositive.org
Telephone: (302) 563-8389
Email: Joe@BePositive.org or Carly@BePositive.org
Address: 101 Rockland Circle Wilmington, DE 19803
Beads of Courage provides innovative Arts in Medicine programs for children coping with serious illness, their families, and the clinicians who care for them. Their programs empower children to tell their own stories of courage through colorful beads that represent their treatment journey.
Contact Information:
Website: www.beadsofcourage.org
Telephone: (520) 344-7668
Email: info@beadsofcourage.org
Address: 3230 N Dodge Blvd., Suite J
Tucson, AZ 85716
The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation provides New Jersey families with children who have a cancer diagnosis a place to turn for comfort and relief through free, supportive services, uniquely tailored to meet the needs of each family. Professional in-home counseling is available even after business hours, and includes advocacy help with insurance companies, medical providers, landlords, etc.. ECF also provides material support such as food, clothing, toys, household items, birthday and holiday gifts, as well as emergency financial assistance for urgent needs.
Contact information:
Website: www.emmanuelcancer.org
Telephone: (908) 322-4323
Email: info@emmanuelcancer.org
Address: 77 Brant Ave., Suite 304 Clark, NJ 07066
Fred’s Footsteps helps working families stay on their feet through a child’s illness or injury. We provide direct financial assistance for non-medical expenses, such as household bills, to make up for gaps in income as well as one-time extraordinary expenses, like medical equipment or home modifications. We are the only program in the region that provides this type of bridge—not just momentary help—to families during their time of need.
Contact Information:
Website: www.fredsfootsteps.org
Telephone: (484) 368-3602
Email: info@fredsfootsteps.org
Address: 940 Haverford Road Suite LL-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
The Jackstrong Foundation is an organization that works to raise awareness and bring smiles to families who are facing a childhood cancer diagnosis. Through a variety of programs, the organization aims to bring light and support to local families in need. Aside from direct family support, The Jackstrong Foundation also works to provide funding toward childhood cancer research.
Contact Information:
Website: www.thejackstrongfoundation.org
Email: thejackstrongfoundation22@gmail.com
Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund’s mission is to help families caring for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and injuries. The Fund provides financial assistance for needs not covered by insurance, respite programs, and non-cash items to families in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and advocates for and provides information to families nationwide.
Contact information:
Website: www.dolanfund.org
Telephone: (215) 643-0763
Address: 580 Virginia Drive, Suite 110 Fort Washington, PA 19034
Perisco is a nonprofit organization that provides free, one-on-one online tutoring to students in need, with a special focus on supporting children facing medical challenges. Whether a child is undergoing treatment, recovering at home, or simply struggling academically, our flexible model allows them to stay connected to learning without added stress.
Contact Information:
Website: www.perisco.org
The Pinky Swear Foundation supports families during different times throughout their cancer journey with various types of assistance. The goal is the same: provide financial support for housing, food, and transportation to families battling childhood cancer.
Contact information:
Website: www.pinkyswear.org
Telephone: (952) 974-9600
Email: info@pinkyswear.org
Address: 5555 W 78th St., Suite E
Edina, MN 55439
Ronald McDonald Camp’s mission is to provide a true, week-long overnight camp experience for children who have been treated and are being treated for cancer as well as their siblings, ages 7-17. Our camper-centered program is designed to foster independence, friendship, and community among campers who share a common experience with cancer. The ultimate goal is to be a place where kids can enjoy being kids.
Contact information:
Chestnut Street
Website: www.philarmh.org/camp
Telephone: (215) 387-8406
Address: 3925 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact information:
Front and Eerie
Website: www.philarmh.org/camp
Telephone: (215) 291-0907
Address: 100 E. Erie Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Philadelphia Region supports families of seriously ill children by creating a community of comfort and hope. The two Ronald McDonald House programs provide temporary lodging, transportation, meals, and social services to families who travel to Philadelphia for pediatric care.
Contact information:
Chestnut Street
Website: www.philarmh.org
Telephone: (215) 387-8406
Address: 3925 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact information:
Front and Eerie
Website: www.philarmh.org
Telephone: (215) 291-0907
Address: 100 E. Erie Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134
Ryan’s Case for Smiles is one the few volunteer organizations solely dedicated to helping kids feel better to heal better. While other great organizations focus on research and finding a cure, we work to improve the quality of life of children and their families as they undergo treatment. Programs have expanded to include the children’s entire families so they can better navigate and cope with a very difficult experience and avoid long term emotional trauma.
Contact information:
Website: www.caseforsmiles.org
Email: Melissa@caseforsmiles.org
Address: 295 E. Swedesford Road, #396 Wayne, PA 19087
CopingSpace is an online resource and support site offering coping strategies and tips related to a child’s life-changing illness or injury.
Contact information:
Website: www.copingspace.org
Email: Melissa@caseforsmiles.org
Address: 295 E. Swedesford Road, #396 Wayne, PA 19087
JustSibs, (formerly named SibSpace) is a program within Ryan’s Case for Smiles dedicated to helping siblings of those with a cancer diagnosis navigate life during many challenges and difficult emotions. JustSibs provides a variety of resources, including an interactive, digital SibXperience, to assist children and teens on the journey from a sibling’s diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
Contact Information:
Website: www.justsibs.org
Email: info@caseforsmiles.org
Address: 295 E. Swedesford Rd., #396 Wayne, PA 19087
Wit You Against Childhood Cancer provides opportunities for the Philadelphia community to show support and love to families among us who are battling childhood cancer — and to give those families hope, financial, and nutritional support to help them beat cancer.
Contact Information:
Website: www.wityou.org