Our Programs
Compassionate Care Funding:
Needs of the individual cancer patients are assessed by our social workers, and funding under $500 is given for transportation costs, groceries, medical bills, unpaid utility bills, co-pays, prescriptive items not covered by insurance, and a variety of other financial burdens. Large Compassionate Grants:
If assessed needs are emergent and beyond the $500 l
imit of the above described, a formal application will be completed by the social worker and patient, so grants in excess of $500 can be administered. Holiday Sharing:
Local oncology office staffs and social workers identify families that are particularly in need during the holiday season. Thanksgiving meals or food cards are provided and “Wish lists” are obtained from a family spokesperson and presents are delivered to that family for the Christmas Holiday. Helping Hands Housecleaning:
A referral is made by a local oncologist, identifying a person in treatment, who is unable to perform the necessary tasks needed to keep a home in clean order. Our professionals will clean for two hours, once a month for a maximum of four months for someone financially unable to hire it done. Volunteers are also available to help with household chores and yard work. Transportation:
Social workers and oncology offices will refer individuals who are unable to drive themselves to treatment or doctor visits, and do not have friends or relatives to help them. Schedules can be negotiated with our list of volunteers.
