Hope Lodge Baltimore

06/10/2026

We are very grateful to the volunteers who helped us move into our new Hope Lodge. This included a team from APGFCU that organized and packed supplies, proving that, “Many hands make light work!” The connection with APGFCU runs deep; for many years, APGFCU has supported and sponsored For Life of Harford County. For Mannone, APGFCU chief consumer lending officer, volunteering at Hope Lodge was a full-circle moment. Years ago, her mother, who had a rare sinus cancer, stayed at a Hope Lodge in Gainesville for eight weeks during treatment. Robyn’s parents lived in Leesburg, Florida, two and a half hours from treatment which created “logistical challenges,” said Robyn, who referred them to Hope Lodge because of her knowledge from Relay. “Thanks to Hope Lodge, my parents could focus on my mother getting better without driving five hours daily to treatment. As a caregiver, my father was able to relax in the common gathering areas of Hope Lodge while my mother rested after treatment. He felt like it was home. It was fabulous for them.”

“The new Hope Lodge Baltimore is clean, crisp, welcoming, and refreshing. It’s a whole new chapter of life for Hope Lodge. I’m very impressed with the convenient location close to University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Maryland Proton Treatment Center and Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore, Maryland),” said Robyn, who places great importance on giving back to the community. She was recently recognized as one of The Daily Record's 2026 Top 100 Women for her volunteerism and accomplishments.

06/09/2026

We've had our first social at the new Hope Lodge. These guests enjoyed a Cups of Hope tea party. There's an enduring charm to a tea party, which can provide a relaxing, soothing, and calming atmosphere to share stories and friendship.

06/08/2026

June is Cancer Survivors Month. Excellent timing for the new, larger, reimagined free Hope Lodge Baltimore to welcome our first guests! The American Cancer Society Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge is a state-of-the-art, custom-designed home-away-from-home for cancer patients travelling long distance to Baltimore for treatment. Located at 636 W. Lexington Street, the 34-guest room Hope Lodge offers 30% more lodging capacity and follows the WELL Building Standard featuring healthy materials and a special clean air system, plus includes spacious eat-in kitchen with multiple pods, multiple lounges, quiet rooms, fitness center, meditation room, large outdoor courtyard with gardens, and energy efficient windows and doors. For more info or to volunteer to serve guest dinners, provide guest entertainment/activities or donate supplies or funds, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Jones Junction, one of the major supporters of the future Hope Lodge Baltimore! Jones Junction has been recognized by Automotive News as one of the top 150 dealership groups. Jones Junction was the presenting sponsor and honoree for American Cancer Society 2025 Evening of Hope in support of Hope Lodge, helping to provide free lodging for more patients travelling for treatment to Baltimore. We are proud of Jones Junction and thank them for supporting our mission to reduce barriers to cancer care and help patients focus on getting well.

A Harford County dealership group received national recognition with its first appearance on the Automotive News Top 150 Dealership Groups list. FULL STORY⬇️

05/06/2026

Preparations for Hope Lodge Baltimore's move to our new home are underway. The DC/Balt. area ACS team, along with local ACS Advisory Board Member Pat Corea, packed brand new supplies of blankets, sheets, hair dryers, alarm clocks, and more for the 34 new future guest rooms. Stay tuned!

04/20/2026

Hope Lodge Baltimore thanks our many wonderful volunteers for their amazing service to our guests. We couldn’t offer our unique home-like experience without the time, treasure, and talent that our volunteers give to our mission. Your many contributions range from hosting community dinners to providing entertainment, games, and crafts, to helping with housekeeping tasks, weeding our garden, donating supplies, and so much more!

We send you our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for supporting the lifesaving mission of Hope Lodge! To anyone reading this post who would like to volunteer at Hope Lodge, contact [email protected].

03/27/2026

Sneak peek at the progress of the future Hope Lodge Baltimore. This beautiful facility is set to open later this summer, providing a state-of-the-art sanctuary for our guests! Staff and supporters got to tour earlier this week.

03/26/2026

Honored to have Fox45 News reporter Cunicanqui tour and report on the progress of our future Hope Lodge Baltimore construction. She emphasized not only the beauty and comfort of this sanctuary but also the healthy environmentally-friendly materials used to create this home away from home.

The American Cancer Society is expanding its Hope Lodge in Baltimore and moving it into a new facility.Located at 635 W. Lexington Street, its newest location w

03/09/2026

Jason Seifried of Warrenton, Virginia had very specific reasons to seek treatment 90 miles from home at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore for his HPV related cancer. The treatment for his type of cancer could result in difficulty eating, swallowing, speaking, and loss of taste. He learned that Johns Hopkins specialized in preserving quality of life for cases like his that involved his tonsils, throat, and nearby lymph nodes.

Following two surgeries, he required lengthy outpatient radiation oncology and chemotherapy. “Ultimately, I thought that I was going to have to self-fund lodging.” he said. “However, the Johns Hopkins staff told me about Hope Lodge Baltimore. Initially, one is skeptical when you find out that something is being offered for free. To my amazement, Hope Lodge was wonderful. The experience was fantastic from the moment I walked through the door. The staff are super kind, understanding, and respectful. I couldn’t eat, taste, nor swallow easily. Several other guests had the same type of cancer I did, so we could relate to each other plus I saw them at radiation treatment. We formed our own type of support.”

He appreciated the volunteers who served group meals although his diet was limited. “The community meals bring everyone out of their rooms in the evenings to socialize. It’s one of the nice blessings,” said Jason, who worked remotely from his Hope Lodge guest room. “The centralized resources like the kitchen and library are great. I read several books.”

As the father of three children, Jason appreciated staying at Hope Lodge to take the worry off his wife and children who cared for him during his rough recoveries at home following his surgeries. “My wife could focus on our children and take care of our home,” he said. “Hope Lodge was nothing but accommodating during my treatment. My stay was 51 days.”

02/26/2026

A cozy, joyful evening yesterday at Hope Lodge Baltimore thanks to two longtime volunteer groups! Delicious comfort food served by Texas Roadhouse Dundalk and beautiful music played by Noise. Thank you both!