Financial Resources

Alpha Project
Offering support services to those who are mentally ill, disabled, low/no income, and homeless.
website: http://alphaproject.org/
phone: (619) 542-1877 

AVONCares
AVONCares provides women with limited financial assistance for transportation, home services, and childcare services for women and families fighting breast cancer.
website: http://www.avonfoundation.org/
phone: (866) 505-AVON

Breast Cancer Solutions (Komen 2011-2012 Grantee)
Providing breast cancer patients with assistance and support.
website: http://www.bcsurvivors.org/
phone: (866) 960-9222 

California Lifeline (Telephone)
Providing home phone service to those who meet the criteria.
website: http://www.californialifeline.com/source/MainPage.aspx
phone: (866) 272-0349

California Women’s Law Legal Assistance
This program gives breast cancer patients reduced legal costs.
website: http://www.cwlc.org/work/priorities/womens-health/breast-cancer
phone: (323) 951-1041

Cancer Angels of San Diego
Distributes funds for daily life necessities to those fighting cancer.
website: http://cancerangelsofsandiego.org/
phone: (760) 942-6346

CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
Offering health insurance co-payment assistance to breast cancer patients undergoing some types of treatment.
website: http://cancercarecopay.org/
phone: (866) 55-COPAY

Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
Program helping breast cancer patients going through treatment and in need of resources to meet basic housing and living expenses.
website: http://www.cancerfac.org     

Chicano Federation
Providing San Diego with support services helping to empower people to change their lives for the better.
website: http://chicanofederation.org/Default.aspx
phone: (619) 285-5600

Cleaning for a Reason
Reduced rates on house cleaning for cancer patients.
website: http://cleaningforareason.com/
phone: (877) 337-3348

Elder Help
Helping the population of growing seniors with financial assistance, transportation, and other support services.
website: http://www.elderhelpofsandiego.org/
phone: (619) 284-9281

Interfaith Shelter Network
Collaborating religious, social services, and government entities to help members of the San Diego family.
website: http://www.interfaithshelter.org/
phone: (619) 702-5399

LiveStrong Foundation
Provides information for financial assistance and resources to patients with cancer.
website: http://www.livestrong.org/Get-Help
phone: (855) 220-7777

MAAC Project
Promotes self-sufficiency for moderate to low income families through advocacy for delivery of social, educational, housing, and employment services to Southern California.
website: http://www.maacproject.org/
phone: (619) 426-3595 

Mama’s Kitchen (Komen 2011-2012 Grantee)
Providing meals to breast cancer patients and their families.
website: http://www.mamaskitchen.org/
phone: (619) 233-6262

NeedyMeds.com
Provides information on how to find pharmaceutical assistance programs.
website: http://www.needymeds.org/
phone: (978) 281-6666

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Seeking to safeguard patients assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and financial stability during the time of diagnosis and treatment.
website: http://copays.org/

San Diego Coalition for the Homeless
Helping the homeless and struggling through their day to day needs.
website: http://sdhomeless.org/index.htm
phone: (619) 281-1815

San Diego County Medical Society Foundation (Komen 2011-2012 Grantee)
Helping patients meet their financial needs that meet specific requirements.
website: http://sdcms.org/
phone: (858) 565-8888

SDG&E Care Program (Gas & Electricity)
Helping those in need with gas and electricity.
website: http://www.sdge.com/index/
phone: (800) 411-7343

SDG&E Medical Baseline Allowance Program
Helping people with medical needs by providing electricity and gas at a reduced rate.
website: http://www.sdge.com/documents/customer/baselineapplication.pdf
phone: (800) 411-7343

South Bay Community Services
Providing services and programs to all families hoping to help maintain a more regular lifestyle.
website: http://www.southbaycommunityservices.org/
phone: (619) 420-3620

UCSD Patient Support (Komen 2011-2012 Grantee)
This program serves patient’s financial assistance during their battles with cancer.
website: http://cancer.ucsd.edu/coping/resources-education/Pages/default.aspx
phone: (800) 926-8273

US Department of Health and Human Services: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Provides patients with information on choosing a healthcare plan.
website: http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/cc/cc060308.htm
phone: (301) 427-1364