OUR MISSION

What We Do

Miracle House provides temporary housing, free meals, and volunteer support to patients and caregivers traveling to New York City for critical medical treatment.

Today, Miracle House operates five three-bedroom apartments located in midtown Manhattan that serves over 1,000 guests each year.

Our apartments have all the essential elements patients and caregivers require for a home away from home – a private bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a pantry stocked with nutritious food, well-maintained beds, telephones, high-speed Internet access and a common area where patients can bond with one another.

Equally essential to patient and caregiver well being is our beloved Meal Program. We offer breakfast every weekday; dinner on Tuesday through Thursday; and brunch on Saturday.

Miracle House provides more than 2,500 meals each year. These communal gatherings at a New York diner provide comfort food and heal hearts, as families can share their experiences and support one another around a table.

New Yorkers are the heart of the organization. More than 100 volunteers interact with clients; offering support and advocacy, hosting meals and referring patients and caregivers to additional resources.

Miracle House’s suggested base fee is $50 per night which is offered on a sliding scale based on need. If a client cannot afford the fee, they will not be turned away.

Miracle House also partners with other organizations to more effectively serve the needs of our guests. We have longstanding relationships with hospitals and other agencies, fostering a high caliber of service. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Angel Flights and God’s Love We Deliver are just a few of the outstanding non-profits we work with.

Who We Serve

Our guests come to us with a wide range of ailments at various stages of progression. In an effort to better understand our patients and caregivers, Miracle House maintains extensive demographic records of those utilizing our services. This information is anonymous and in no way reflects eligibility.

  • 83% of our guests travel here to receive critical cancer treatments.
  • Our caregivers and patients have come from all 50 states and over 25 countries
  • 54% of Miracle House guests earn less than $40,000 per year


These statistics indicate the challenging position that many of our guests face. For people with life-threatening illness, getting to New York City and finding a place to stay is the first step towards treatment - but exorbitant hotel costs can often present an insurmountable obstacle. When treatment is found, patients must travel to - and live - in New York City with a caregiver.

In a typical situation, a patient comes to New York City for a consultation with a medical expert. That appointment leads to additional tests and analysis, and a two-day trip turns into two weeks. A night in a New York City hotel averages $350. This can quickly turn into thousands of dollars in debt when days turn into weeks or even months. For a family earning less than $40,000 a year, this can be financially crippling - thus, Miracle House truly becomes an invaluable resource.

Miracle House is the only non-profit in New York City providing any adult patient and their caregiver with a comfortable place to stay, warm meals, volunteer advocacy, group support and hope away from home.