• American Cancer Society – Upstate New York
1120 South Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620 • 1-800-227-2345
Services provided include a 24/7 information and support hotline (also available via live chat or video chat on cancer.org), transportation assistance (where available), lodging assistance, and online peer support.
• American Cancer Society Golisano Hope Lodge
1120 South Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620 • 1-585-224-4900
Hope Lodge communities are home away from home for people facing cancer and their caregivers when cancer treatment takes them far from home. Hope Lodge also provides guests with support and emotional connections with others facing the same journey. There is no cost to guests.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY
1100 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210 • 315-476-1027
house@rmhcny.org • www.rmhcny.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York operates the CNY Ronald McDonald House 24 hours a day, year-round to help keep families of seriously ill children together while they are receiving medical care at Syracuse-area hospitals nearby. The nonprofit is a continuum of care for the major Central New York care networks including Crouse Hospital, Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, and their affiliated clinics. The house is fully accessible and provides the convenience of a comfortable room and warm bed, a home-cooked meal, and support and compassion. All guest families must receive a certified referral to stay. There is no fee for families.
• Sarah’s Guest House
100 Roberts Ave., Syracuse, NY 13207 • 315-475-1747
Sarah’s Guest House 22-bedroom home offers lodging, transportation, meals, and comfort to patients and families traveling to Syracuse for medical care. Guests must be over the age of 18 and able to independently care for themselves or be accompanied by a caregiver. All guests are referred by someone connected to their medical care. A donation of $25 per night is requested for single occupancy and $40 for two or more guests, but no one is ever turned away for inability to pay.