Hope Lodge
Mission
In an effort to ease the burden of cancer, the American Cancer Society provides free housing to cancer patients traveling to St. Louis for treatment.
IPE 4900
Agency Identified Goal
Student projects address this.
Final Topic TBD; 4900 Team should focus their project on ways to increase peer socializationat Hope Lodge. Following the initial visit, students should also make 2 informal visits to get to know guests and their interests (pre-test) and 2 planned visit (i.e. board game night). Discuss this idea in more detail at first visit.
Services
Population
Hope Lodge accepts patients with cancer and their caregivers who live 40+ miles from their treatment center.
Programs
Housing services, including laundry, and kitchen facilities.
Group events, including activities that support physical, mental, and cognitive health.
Nurturing, supportive environment crucial to healing.
Site Information
Site Since: 2013
Site Coordinator Name: Caleb Kirksey
Dress Code: Business casual, no scrubs. Bring minimal personal items.
Initial Site Visit: 2/6 at 4pm
Where to Meet: Ring the buzzer at front entrance and ask for Caleb.
Parking: Park in the free parking garage. Get code before you exit from the front desk.
