Providing a home away from home

Offering no-cost temporary housing for individuals and caregivers undergoing treatment in Houston, Texas—

a comforting refuge on the path to healing.

Our Mission

The Ballard House is dedicated to providing compassionate support to individuals and their caregivers who travel to Houston, Texas for world-renowned medical treatment. We offer a temporary, no-cost home away from home, fostering a warm and welcoming environment that prioritizes safety and community. Our commitment is upheld by the generosity of the community, as we rely on their donations to extend comfort, care, and solace during challenging times. Together, we strive to be a beacon of hope, easing the burdens of those facing medical journeys by offering a place where healing begins with a supportive and nurturing embrace.

Our Impact

Help Us Reach $100,000! We've Raised $38,359 -

With 217 Gifts from 172 Donors.

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Spotlights

Guest Spotlight

Sarah and Leo Dominguez
"After failed treatment for my ovarian cancer we were brought to the Katy area from Michigan to seek a second opinion at MD Anderson. A friend, Tara told us about Ballard House and I will forever be thankful to her. I must credit God as well because he knew exactly where we needed to be for treatment, love, kindness and endless support.
It was very intimidating to be so far away from home but from the second we walked in the door we felt so welcomed and loved, we felt like we were home. Everyone says hello, asks how you are doing and genuinely cares about you. Not only is the Ballard House absolutely Beautiful inside and out, the people are even more beautiful! You can truly be yourself, even showing that bare head from chemotherapy!
There is truly nothing you could want for while here at the Ballard House for they have thought of everything! Dinner is usually provided from different community organizations and takes so much pressure off of your shoulders. When the therapy dogs come in it always brings such a huge smile to your face and warms your heart on those rough days. We are able to find peace at the church service in the chapel, listening to playing of the piano, rocking in the rocking chair on the patio and listening to the water fountain.
The Ballard House will always be our first home when we come for my treatments and checkups at MD Anderson. Leo and I love each and everyone that makes the Ballard House the beautiful home that it is for so many of us that walk through these doors, you are truly Angels!”
-Sarah
Volunteer Spotlight

De Anne Armstrong & Paula Rubio Ruiz
"It is such a blessing to volunteer at The Ballard House. We moved here last year and I was looking for a meaningful place to volunteer. I heard about The Ballard House after meeting a sweet friend, Julie, at church. She shared how much she enjoyed volunteering here. Julie was very inspiring and I knew by hearing her experiences that it was a special place. Shortly after this I began volunteering at The Ballard House and it has been one of the most rewarding parts of the week. I love visiting with the guests, fluffing
rooms, organizing donations, and doing anything needed for the wonderful guests here."
-De Anne
“I was lucky enough to find the Ballard House through an organization called Inf4College that helps high schoolers with volunteering opportunities, college planning, and the college application process. After graduating high school, I wanted to continue volunteering and join the Ballard House Family while in college- and so here I am today! I love the Ballard House’s mission, the friendly environment, and of course, all of the people!
Although I enjoy helping whenever I am needed on Monday afternoons, my favorite thing to do is write the meal schedule of the week on the chalk board at the entrance of the Ballard House. Here, I not only get to be creative with my drawings, but I LOVE the fact that I get to greet everyone who comes in while I am there! The Ballard House is a delightful place filled with many wonderful people and volunteers I feel lucky to spend time with, and I look forward every week to come in and help on Monday afternoons. If you catch me writing the meal board, don’t be afraid to say hi!”
-Paula