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Families Raising Hope

Financial Assistance Program

What you get

One-time help with an urgent housing, utility, grocery, or treatment-travel crisis. The amount isn't published. Ask. Open now, but funds are limited, so ask early.

Who starts it
You, with a document from your doctor
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
About 30 minutes, plus waiting for the document
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Assistance is discretionary and subject to available funds.
  • One award per patient.
  • Arizona residence and U.S. citizenship are required.

  1. Ask your doctor for the documentStart here. This is the part that takes the longest.

    Families Raising Hope needs a note confirming the diagnosis from your doctor. Copy this message, or say it in person at the next visit.

    Hi [doctor’s name],

We’d like to apply to Families Raising Hope’s Financial Assistance Program. They offer one-time help with an urgent housing, utility, grocery, or treatment-travel crisis, and they are taking applications now while funds last.

They need a note confirming the diagnosis from you. Their form and instructions are here: https://www.familiesraisinghope.org/frhrequest-assistance

Could you do that when you have a chance? I can send you the link, or bring a printout to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.

  2. Fill in their applicationIt is on their website.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Request for Assistance Submission Form
    Name of PatientEmail AddressPhoneAddressHave you read, understand, and agree that you meet all eligibility requirements listed above at the time of submissionIs this the first time you have requested assistance from Families Raising HopeAre you currently undergoing cancer treatmentAre you currently an Arizona residentAre you a United States CitizenWho referred you to FRHWhich medical facility are you being treated atIf you are requesting financial assistance, please leave a brief summary of your requestWhat is your cancer diagnosis? Stage and Cancer TypeWhat current cancer treatment are you receivingIs your request based on a dire financial need? For instance, are you currently facing eviction due to circumstances related to your cancer diagnosisIf you are a caregiver filling out this form on behalf of the patient, please provide your first and last name, relationship to the patient, phone number, and email address. If you are the patient, please type “N/A.”Request Submitted ByDo you acknowledge and understand these terms

    Have ready

    • Copy of the applicant's current Arizona driver's license;.
    • Documented receipts or bills for the essential living expense requested, such as a medical bill, utility bill, or mortgage statement.
    • Application for Assistance sent by FRH after the initial request; its current questions and signature policy are not publicly posted.

  3. Submit it on their websiteSend the document with your application, or the way they ask.

    • The patient or immediate caregiver submits the initial request and later family application; the medical provider's office separately submits the Verification of Treatment directly to FRH.

After you send

Check inbox and spam for FRH's 24–48 hour response and reply within seven days; do not send the provider verification from a patient or caregiver account. If you have not heard back by then, write and ask.

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