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The Richard M. Schulze Family American Cancer Society Hope Lodge—Minneapolis

Richard M. Schulze Family American Cancer Society Hope Lodge—Minneapolis
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2500 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-6352 or 800-227-2345

If you would like more information,
or want to tour the facility, please contact

Mary Wiles
Hope Lodge Manager
Mary.Wiles@cancer.org
612.238.7603

Debbie Nelson
Hope Lodge Assistant Manager
Debbie.Nelson@cancer.org
612.238.7604

Support Us

The Richard M. Schulze Family

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation challenged the American Cancer Society to a $5 million dollar matching gift. The $5.0 million dollar gift along with the matching funds from individual and corporate philanthropists built the Twin Cities Hope Lodge, aptly named The Richard M. Schulze Family American Cancer Society Hope Lodge. 

University Of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota donated the land to the American Cancer Society to build the Hope Lodge


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The following opportunities are available for and accepting volunteers.

  1. Reception Desk Duties
  2. Transportation
  3. Laundry Assistance
  4. Entertainment
  5. Pot Luck Volunteers
  6. Hope Lodge Inventory
  7. General Cleaning /Maintenance

For more information please contact:
Debbie Nelson, Hope Lodge Assistant Manager - debbie.nelson@cancer.org or 612.238.7604

 Our Wish List click to expand

The items below are some of the supplies and materials that The Richard M. Schulze Family American Cancer Society Hope Lodge needs for everyday activities. You can drop these items off at the Hope Lodge.

Thank you very much!

Recreation Items
*Bingo Prizes
Play Station/Xbox
Pool Table

Gift Cards
Grocery Store Gift Cards
Joanne Fabric Gift Cards - craft nights
Michael's Gift Cards - craft nights
*Target Gift Cards
*Wal-Mart Gift Cards

Laundry Room Supplies
Energy Efficient Laundry Detergent
Dryer Sheets

GeneralSupplies
*Copy Paper
*Travel size toiletry items
Postage Stamps

Cleaning Supplies
Shower Cleaner - Scrubbing Bubbles
*Handiwipes
*Disinfecting Wipes
*Oven Magic Eraser Cleaner
*Swifer wet cloths

Equipment Items
Travel Mugs

Decoration
Artwork to complement our interior design

Kitchen
Napkins
Gladware storage containers
*Assorted Teas
*Hot Chocolate
Fruit Juices - Individual Boxes
Cookies, Bars, Snacks
*Wrapped Candy for Candy Jar

General Supplies
*Toilet Paper
*Paper Towels
*Kleenex
Energy Efficient Light Bulbs- 60W and 3-way
33 gallon trash bags

Guest Room Supplies
*Towels- white (Bath, Hand & Washcloth)
*Sheets - white (Twin & Full)
*White mattress pads (Twin & Full)

*Indicates High Needs

The Richard M. Schulze Family American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
2500 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612.238.7600 or 800.ACS.2345

Residency at a Hope Lodge facility is a courtesy extended at the sole discretion of American Cancer Society. All individuals who meet the Hope Lodge eligibility requirements will be welcomed regardless of race, creed, citizenship, physical disability, gender, color, ethnic heritage, veteran status, economic status, or sexual orientation. For admissions information, please select a Hope Lodge location.