Services
1Appointment BuddiesComing soon
Appointment support — a trained volunteer by your side at medical visits. This program is in development; check back for details on how to request a buddy.
2Travel Support to & from Appointments
Transportation assistance for things like Uber rides, bus tickets, gas cards, shared rides, and other forms of transportation to and from medical appointments, treatments, and other cancer-related care.
3Food / Essentials Support
Food assistance for essentials such as grocery gift cards, Walmart gift cards, Amazon orders for toiletries, medicines, and other basic food and personal-care needs, including but not limited to these items.
4Small Unexpected Expenses Support
Assistance with unexpected expenses for things like small electric bills, minor car repairs, affordable phone bills, and other unexpected essential expenses that may arise during a cancer journey.
Some Resources for Other Support
211 Wisconsin
A free and confidential service that connects you with thousands of local programs and services. Resource specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 211, or text your ZIP code to 898211
Tenant Resources
- Housing Counseling — free information, referrals, forms, and resources on rental rights and responsibilities for tenants and landlords in Madison and Dane County. Services available in English and Spanish.
- Eviction Diversion & Defense — housing counseling, court navigation, mediation, housing support, rental assistance, and referrals for free legal representation to help Dane County tenants maintain housing stability.
- Housing Mediation — mediation services help tenants and landlords resolve eviction disputes and prevent homelessness, including services during Small Claims Court proceedings.
- UW–Madison Services — resources and support tailored to UW–Madison students through campus offices, presentations, and outreach.
- Community Outreach & Education — workshops, presentations, educational materials, media engagement, and community partnerships focused on housing education and stability.
608-257-0006, or 608-257-0006 ext. 1 (Español)
The River Food Pantry — Dane County
Free groceries for pickup or delivery, to-go meals, mobile meals, community meals, online grocery orders, and after-hours food lockers.
608-442-8815Energy Services Inc
Focused on assisting those in desperate need, with the sole purpose of protecting the lives of Wisconsin residents through bitter cold winters and blisteringly hot summers.
800-506-5596Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin
Collaborates to build communities where everyone can thrive—through housing, nutrition & health, and financial empowerment. Serving Dane, Jefferson, and Waukesha Counties.
608-237-1255