activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 16
- Event-based fundraising and community engagement Cancer-Focused Fundraising & Awareness EventsHosts annual events such as Annie's Hike for Hope to raise awareness and support for cancer patients.
- Financial and Practical Assistance for Cancer Patients Medical Cost & Equipment AssistanceProvides critical assistance to cancer patients, particularly breast cancer patients, facing financial hardship by helping with daily living expenses such as groceries, utility bills, and transportation to medical appointments. This includes locating grants for non-medical financial needs.
- Financial and administrative assistance Senior Transition Support ServicesHelps clients organize medical records and bills, locate grants for non-medical financial needs, and connect with attorneys offering reduced fees for wills and estate planning.
- Fundraising and grant-funded assistance programs Cancer-Focused Fundraising & Awareness EventsHosts events such as Annie's Hike for Hope and secures grants, including a $50,000 award from Pink Ribbon Crusade, to fund critical assistance programs for breast cancer patients facing financial hardship during treatment.
- Information and Navigation Support for Cancer Patients Healthcare Provider DirectoriesAssists cancer patients by organizing medical records and bills, answering questions related to their diagnosis, locating oncology specialists, identifying support groups, and finding clinical trial sources. They also research the latest cancer treatment and integrative therapy options.
- Information and integrative care support Behavioral Health Systems Research & ImprovementAssists clients with questions about their diagnosis, researches integrative therapy options, and helps identify appropriate support groups.
- Information and integrative care support Behavioral Health Systems Research & ImprovementAssists clients with questions about their diagnosis and researches integrative therapy options to complement medical treatment.
- Legal and Home Maintenance Support Senior Transition Support ServicesLocates attorneys offering reduced fees for wills and estate planning for clients, and provides assistance with home maintenance tasks.
- Medical navigation and specialist coordination Healthcare Provider DirectoriesLocates oncology specialists, researches the latest cancer treatment options, and identifies clinical trial sources for clients.
- Medical navigation and specialist coordination Healthcare Provider DirectoriesLocates oncology specialists, researches the latest cancer treatment options, and identifies clinical trial sources for clients to support informed medical decision-making.
- Provision of basic needs and home support Minor Home Repairs & Daily Living SupportProvides meal service, domestic needs assistance, and home maintenance support such as removing holiday lights and replacing outdoor water valves for clients.
- Support group facilitation and referral Cancer Peer Support & Emotional Wellness ProgramsIdentifies and refers clients to appropriate support groups to foster emotional and social support during cancer treatment.
- Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides transportation for cancer patients and their caregivers to and from medical appointments.
- Transportation assistance Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides transportation for patients and caregivers to and from medical appointments, as well as assistance with transportation-related needs such as groceries and daily living expenses.
- Transportation assistance Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides transportation for patients and caregivers to medical appointments and assists breast cancer patients with transportation to groceries and other daily living needs.
- Volunteer engagement Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementOffers volunteer opportunities for community members to support the organization’s programs and services.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Community-Based Engagement and Support community_supportBuilds a resilient, connected community through events and volunteer involvement to ensure no one faces cancer alone, combining emotional support with practical engagement to strengthen collective resilience.
- Community-Based Engagement and Support community_supportFosters a caring, inclusive community through events and peer connections to ensure no one faces cancer alone, extending support beyond medical needs to shared experience and collective healing.
- Community-Building Through Shared Experience community_supportFosters a supportive, inclusive community by organizing events like hikes that honor survivors and connect patients, caregivers, and neighbors, reinforcing that no one must face cancer alone.
- Individualized Care Approach individualized supportDelivers customized assistance to cancer patients and caregivers to reduce everyday stress by addressing specific, personal challenges throughout treatment and survivorship.
- Patient-Centered Support Model patient-centered supportThe organization centers the patient and their family throughout the cancer journey by providing tailored resources, guidance, and emotional support to reduce burdens and enable focus on recovery, while honoring individual needs, lifestyles, and abilities.
- Patient-Centered Support Model patient-centered supportProvides individualized support and resources to cancer patients and their families, enabling them to focus on recovery by addressing unique needs, lifestyles, and challenges throughout treatment and survivorship.
- Patient-Centered Support Model patient-centered supportProvides support, guidance, and resources tailored to the unique needs, lifestyle, and abilities of cancer patients and their caregivers, enabling them to focus on recovery and navigate their cancer journey with dignity.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Basic Needs Support
Assists patients with groceries, utility bills, and other daily living expenses during treatment
Cancer Journey Support
Offers companionship, guidance, and emotional support for patients and caregivers throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
Home Maintenance Assistance
Provides hands-on help with household tasks such as removing holiday lights and repairing outdoor fixtures to reduce patient burden
Transportation Assistance
Helps cancer patients access medical appointments by providing transportation support
relationships · 4
who they work with
- 12 News Partner — Featured coverage of PCSN's Annie's Hike for Hope event.
- Pink Ribbon Crusade Funder — Awarded a $50,000 grant to PCSN to support breast cancer patients.
- Triad Marketing Solutions Partner — Designed the Phoenix Cancer Support Center website.
- Triad Marketing Solutions Partner — Designed the Phoenix Cancer Support Network website