activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 17
- Academic and Grief Support Pediatric Cancer Family Support ServicesProvides academic and school support, as well as end-of-life and bereavement support for children and families affected by pediatric cancer.
- Celebrations and Special Events Family-Centered Recreational Events for Pediatric Cancer PatientsOrganizes birthday parties, end-of-treatment celebrations, holiday events, arts and crafts workshops, parent date nights, and quarterly family events for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
- Direct Support and Navigation for Families Pediatric Cancer Family Support ServicesProvides hospital navigation, emotional support, and financial assistance to families of children with cancer. This includes licensed counseling, K9 therapy, academic support, and end-of-life and grief support.
- Distributing essential goods to familiesOrganizes donation drives and distributes non-perishable food, hygiene products, essential goods, toys, merchandise, take-out meals, clothing, and household products to cancer warriors and their families.
- Financial and Material AssistanceOffers financial assistance to qualifying families and distributes non-perishable food, hygiene products, essential goods, groceries, to-go meals, clothing, and household essentials to cancer warriors and their families.
- Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes fundraising events such as a three-day dual sport motorcycle ride, an annual gala event ("Ava's Treehouse Gala"), and an annual golf tournament to support families affected by pediatric cancer.
- Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes various fundraising events including a three-day dual sport motorcycle ride, an annual gala event ("Ava's Treehouse Gala"), an annual golf tournament, and an annual golf event with breakfast, reception, and raffle prizes.
- Fundraising through events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes various fundraising events including a three-day dual sport motorcycle ride, an annual gala event ("Ava's Treehouse Gala"), and an annual golf tournament.
- Hospital Navigation and Emotional Support Pediatric Cancer Family Support ServicesProvides hospital navigation and emotional support to families of children with cancer, including K9 therapy sessions and a calming respite space for caregivers.
- Operating a respite facility for familiesManages a 12,000 square foot facility that provides a respite for families dealing with childhood cancer, offering a quiet and relief space for caregivers, meals at Baxter's Kitchen, a toy store, play spaces, a paint splash room, art studio, and teen rooms with games.
- Operation of a Respite Facility and Activity SpacesOperates a 12,000 square foot facility that provides a respite for families dealing with childhood cancer, including a quiet and relief space for caregivers, a toy store, play spaces, a paint splash room, an art studio, and teen rooms with games.
- Organizing celebratory and special events for pediatric cancer patients and families Family-Centered Recreational Events for Pediatric Cancer PatientsHosts birthday parties, end-of-treatment celebrations, holiday events, arts and crafts workshops, parent date nights, and quarterly family events for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
- Providing comprehensive support for families of children with cancer Pediatric Cancer Family Support ServicesOffers hospital navigation, emotional support, and financial assistance to families of children with cancer. This includes licensed counseling, K9 therapy, academic and school support, and end-of-life and grief support.
- Provision of Essential Goods and MealsDistributes non-perishable food, hygiene products, essential goods, toys, merchandise, take-out meals, and clothing to families affected by pediatric cancer. This includes providing meals at Baxter's Kitchen.
- Special Events and Celebrations Family-Centered Recreational Events for Pediatric Cancer PatientsOrganizes various special events throughout the year for pediatric cancer patients and their families, including birthday parties, end-of-treatment celebrations, holiday events, arts and crafts workshops, parent date nights, and quarterly family events.
- Therapeutic and Recreational Facility OperationsOperates a 12,000 square foot facility providing a respite for families, including licensed counseling, meals at Baxter's Kitchen, a toy store, play spaces, a paint splash room, art studio, and teen rooms with games.
- Volunteer Coordination and Donation Drives Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsCoordinates volunteers for warrior Sunshine visits, outreach events, and administrative tasks, and organizes donation drives to collect items for cancer warriors and their families.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Community Building and Peer Support community_engagementThe organization fosters a sense of community among families experiencing pediatric cancer, creating spaces and opportunities for them to connect and interact, thereby providing mutual social and emotional support.
- Community Building for Families community_buildingThe organization actively creates a supportive community among families experiencing pediatric cancer, providing opportunities for them to connect and interact, which fosters mutual support and reduces isolation.
- Community Building for Families community_buildingThe organization fosters a sense of community among families experiencing pediatric cancer, creating spaces for them to connect and interact, which provides social and emotional support.
- Direct Financial and Resource Channeling direct_family_supportAll funds raised and community donations are directly channeled to provide social, emotional, and financial support for families dealing with childhood cancer, ensuring that all programs are offered free of charge to the beneficiaries.
- Direct Financial and Social Support direct_family_supportAll funds raised are channeled directly to provide social, emotional, and financial support for families dealing with childhood cancer, with all programs offered free of charge. This ensures that resources directly benefit the families in need and removes financial barriers to accessing support.
- Diversified Fundraising and Donor Incentives diversified_fundraisingThe organization employs various fundraising strategies, including charitable events, and leverages tax credit programs and matching grants to maximize donations. It also offers diverse non-cash giving options to provide tax benefits to donors, thereby encouraging broader support for its mission.
- Diversified Fundraising and Donor Incentives diversified_fundraisingThe organization employs a variety of fundraising strategies, including charitable events, leveraging tax credit programs, matching grants, and offering diverse non-cash giving options, to maximize donations and provide tax benefits to donors, thereby sustaining its mission.
- Holistic Family-Centered Support family-centered support modelThe organization provides comprehensive, multi-dimensional support, including logistical, emotional, and financial assistance, to families of children with cancer. This approach is informed by personal experience with childhood cancer, aiming to address the full spectrum of challenges faced by these families.
- Holistic Family-Centered Support family-centered support modelThe organization provides comprehensive, multi-dimensional support, including logistical, emotional, and financial assistance, to families of children with cancer. This approach is informed by personal experience with childhood cancer to ensure compassionate and high-effort care, recognizing the significant challenges these families face.
- Holistic Family-Centered Support family-centered support modelThe organization provides comprehensive, multi-dimensional support, including logistical, emotional, and financial assistance, directly to families of children with cancer. This approach is informed by personal experience with childhood cancer to offer compassionate, high-effort care, recognizing the significant challenges these families face.
- Leveraging Community and Donor Engagement for Resource Generation diversified giving optionsThe organization actively engages the community in donation drives for essential items and utilizes various giving options, including tax credit programs, matching grants, and diversified non-cash donations, to maximize resource generation and support for families.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Emotional Support
Offers licensed counseling for children and families, including K9 therapy visits and calming spaces for caregivers.
Practical & Financial Help
Provides financial assistance, meals, groceries, clothing, and end-of-life support to qualifying families.
Social & Family Programs
Hosts academic support, toy store access, birthday celebrations, and quarterly family events.
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Desert Cove Recovery Partner — Justin Dufour, Managing Partner of Desert Cove Recovery, serves on the ACFC Board of Directors.
- Desert Cove Recovery Partner — Justin Dufour, Managing Partner, serves on the ACFC Board of Directors.
- Executive Council Charity ECC SAY, LLC Partner — Qualified charity partner that provides matching grants and bonus grants.
- Freestone Insurance Group Partner — Ben Hayes, President of Freestone Insurance Group, serves on the ACFC Board of Directors.
- Freestone Insurance Group Partner — Ben Hayes, President, serves on the ACFC Board of Directors.
- Leo Partner — Certified therapy dog providing emotional support to families served by the organization.
- United CRE Partners LLC Partner — Bill Finch of United CRE Partners LLC serves on the ACFC Board of Directors.
- United CRE Partners LLC Partner — Bill Finch serves on the ACFC Board of Directors.