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

Join Us as We Launch Our New Campaign: 60 for 60
If just 1,000 supporters commit to $60 a month, together we can fully fund one month of care.

Click to Donate to this Campaign

Support The Ballard + Experience Houston Dynamo Soccer

The Ballard House is excited to partner with the Houston Dynamo to offer you a great opportunity to enjoy professional soccer while supporting families in need. When you purchase tickets through the link below, a portion of every ticket sold goes directly back to The Ballard House to help fund our mission of providing no-cost housing for patients and their caregivers.

Purchase Tickets Here

Available Matches:

The following matches at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston are currently available for ticket sales through our fundraising link:

Houston Dynamo FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM CDT
Houston Dynamo vs. Austin FC on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM CDT
Houston Dynamo FC vs. FC Dallas on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM CDT

Spotlights

Guest Spotlight

Greg and Brigitt Lay
"Our journey with cancer started in July 2025 when Brigitt was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma. We decided to get a second opinion at MD Anderson and felt that this would be the best place to receive treatments. Her treatment protocol is two forms of chemo every 21 days and her physician wanted her to be within an hours drive incase of complications from the treatments. This presented a challenge since we live in Georgetown Texas which is around 3 hours away. We began praying that God would provide the housing we would need during her treatments and after getting the information from our social worker at MD Anderson, we began researching the different options. From our research, the Ballard House was on the top of our list for places we would like to stay. We began the application process and God answered our prayers as The Ballard House was the first to contact us. We couldn’t have asked for a better place as all of the staff and volunteers are so friendly, helpful and supportive. We feel so blessed to have The Ballard House as part of our life story."
-Greg
Volunteer Spotlight

Naomi Williams
Naomi has been a faithful part of The Ballard House since the very beginning. Even before joining the staff, she volunteered her time when the house first opened, serving our guests with compassion and dedication. Later, as Community Outreach Coordinator for more than five years, Naomi continued that spirit of service by coordinating every volunteer who walked through our doors—connecting generous hearts with meaningful ways to care for our guests. Her warmth, leadership, and genuine love for people helped shape the volunteer program and strengthen the community that makes The Ballard House feel like home. Naomi has poured her heart into this mission, and we are deeply grateful for her years of volunteer service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to The Ballard House.