Gateway to Hope has two programs: Screening Navigation, to help women access mammograms, and Treatment Navigation, to help women who are being treated for breast cancer. Eligibility requirements are the same for both programs.   

We assist people living at or below 450% FPL in navigating the breast health continuum. That translates to $70,425 or less for a single person, or $144,675 or less for a family of four.  

Fill out our application form, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your eligibility and needs. You will need to provide documentation that confirms need and eligibility, such as medical notes and information about your financial standing.  

Enrollment in navigation is required for financial assistance.

Gateway to Hope supports patients in gaining access to affordable care. Navigators can help patients enroll in insurance and other assistance programs.  

For patients enrolled in our program, we are able to provide up to $1,000 in financial assistance to support financial needs. This includes, but is not limited to, medical bills for mammograms, diagnostic care, and treatment costs. Your financial assistance is part of our program, and is designed to help remove any barriers in your way to seeking life-saving healthcare.

Yes! You can receive navigation services and financial assistance from Gateway to Hope, even if you have received help from someone else. In fact, we love working with patients to make sure they can access all of the community support they need and qualify for, and we partner with other community organizations.

No. Many years ago, Gateway to Hope provided donated medical care. Today, our services rest outside of the medical system. We are an independent third party designed to support you in accessing and navigating care in the very best way that works for you. There is excellent, quality, affordable medical care out there for you–and our job is to help you access it.

Gateway to Hope provides services for people who need breast healthcare or breast cancer treatment. More than 99% of breast cancer patients are women, but all people have breast tissue and can be affected by breast cancer. All are welcome at Gateway to Hope!

Yes! All information shared will be kept fully confidential, and is intended solely for the use of the sender (yourself) and the recipient (Gateway to Hope) for delivering support and evaluating potential navigation collaborations. Gateway to Hope is HIPAA compliant and will never disclose your health information.

By submitting an inquiry form, please know that you have provided official consent for a member of the Gateway to Hope team to contact you by telephone or email. At no point will Gateway to Hope sell or transfer any information shared.

We assist people living at or below 450% FPL in navigating the breast health continuum. That translates to $70,425 or less for a single person, or $144,675 or less for a family of four.  

For patients enrolled in our program, we are able to provide up to $1,000 in financial assistance to support financial needs. This includes, but is not limited to, medical bills for mammograms, diagnostic care, and treatment costs. Your financial assistance is part of our program, and is designed to help remove any barriers in your way to seeking life-saving healthcare. 

In order to be eligible for comprehensive assistance, you must have a household gross income of 450% or less of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). You must submit last year’s tax return to confirm eligibility.

Covered expenses include health insurance premiums/medical bills, rent/mortgage, utilities (electric, gas, sewer, water, waste management), auto payment, auto insurance, auto repair, telephone and internet.

Once an application is received, we strive to contact the applicant within one week. After the application is completed and eligibility has been established, it can take up to 5-7 business days for processing of payments. Please note Gateway to Hope is not an emergency fund and cannot provide immediate financial assistance.

If you know a patient who could benefit from Gateway to Hope’s navigation program, we want to hear from you! Please fill out the referral form located here. Be sure to gather and provide as many details on the patient as possible including basic contact information, the need for a referral and any helpful notes or considerations we should keep in mind.

We also recommend reaching out to the patient to let them know of our program and to expect a call from a member of the Gateway to Hope team.

All dollars donated to Gateway to Hope are used in a responsible way to support our programs, provide financial support to patients, and ensure that our operations can run smoothly. If you’re interested in learning more, we encourage you to read our transparently published audited financial statements HERE> (insert link) Gateway to Hope is proud to maintain a high rating with both Candid and Charity Navigator, the reputable watchdog organizations for nonprofits.

Gateway to Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, funded by diverse funding streams. We are responsible for raising all of the dollars required to maintain our operations and deliver on our mission. That includes funding from state grants, private philanthropy, and fundraising events.

Yes! We welcome volunteers who want to: represent Gateway to Hope at community events, assist with office tasks such as mailings, serve on committees, help out at our events, etc. Reach out to our Philanthropy & Strategic Communications team to get involved.

Personal items for breast cancer patients are just that – highly personal. This can sometimes make donations difficult to navigate. Gateway to Hope focuses on providing one-on-one navigation for our patients, and we customize support for every unique patient. With that in mind, we review all potential donations of goods to ensure we can make the best use of these generous gifts, and that they truly meet the needs of our patients. Please reach out to our Chief of Philanthropy and Strategic Communications to discuss a potential donation. We are not able to accept items dropped off at our office without a prior conversation, as we ensure items are exactly what each of our patients needs.