Cancer Support Community

A nonprofit organization

We Believe That Community Is Stronger Than Cancer 

We are a relentless ally for anyone who is striving to manage the realities of a cancer diagnosis. While we have witnessed many significant advances in treating this devastating disease, nothing takes the place of the power, inspiration, companionship, and connection that comes from community.

We are here to provide relevant and highly personalized support when and where it is needed most because Community Is Stronger Than Cancer. 

Our Vision is that everyone impacted by cancer receives the support they want and need throughout their experience.

How Your Gift Helps 

$10,000 Individualized navigation for 100 patients, survivors, and caregivers from our licensed mental health professionals through our Cancer Support Helpline. 

$7,500 Specially curated educational materials and discussion guides for 100 patients and caregivers on a variety of support topics. 

$5,000 Funds webinars and enduring recordings covering a wide range of topics to help provide best-in-class education for people impacted by cancer. 

$2,500 Funds the publication of one brief that disseminates CSC’s cutting-edge patient and caregiver experience research. 

$1,000 Provides 4 group sessions for cancer survivors who are transitioning from active treatment to survivorship — now also available for Spanish speakers, caregivers, and young adults. 

$500 Funds an employee webinar on managing cancer in the workplace or healthcare provider burnout. 

$250 Provides the opportunity for patients and caregivers to create a private online support network among family and friends.


Mission

The mission of the Cancer support Community is to ensure that those impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthen by action and sustained by community. Our vision is to ensure that no one faces cancer alone.

Anyone on the cancer journey-patients and their families and caregivers-can access our physical and online services, which provide support groups, counseling, educational programs, exercise and nutrition classes, children's support programs and social activities.

Background Statement

The Cancer Support Community (CSC) was created in 2009 through the successful merger of The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club. Harnessing their 50+ years of collective experience, CSC provides the highest quality social and emotional (psychosocial) support for people with cancer, their families and caregivers through its global network of over 40 licensed affiliates, 170 satellite locations, hospital partners, extensive online services, and a National Telephone Helpline.

In 2008, CSC founded the Research and Training Institute (RTI) to effectively identify and serve the distinct psychosocial needs of patients, survivors and caregivers throughout each phase of the cancer journey. The RTI and other researchers have since validated the direct correlation between psychosocial support services and better health outcomes.

In 2013, CSC launched the Cancer Policy Institute which educates policymakers about the health and financial benefits of social and emotional care. In 2016, CSC successfully partnered with Vice President Joe Biden's Cancer Moonshot Initiative, raising its profile as the only cancer patient advocacy organization to be invited to speak at the 2016 Cancer Moonshot Summit. CSC continues to collaborate with the Biden Cancer Initiative, as well as with many other policymakers, to ensure comprehensive care for all people impacted by cancer.

Each of CSC's three arms: direct service delivery, research, and policy inform each other with the ultimate goal of ensuring that all people with cancer have access to quality cancer care, including social and emotional support as an integral part of comprehensive cancer care in America.

In January 2018, CSC welcomed Denver-based nonprofit MyLifeLine, a digital service enabling nearly 40,000 patients, caregivers, and their supporters, that to easily connect with friends and family and receive social, emotional, and practical support throughout your cancer journey.

Today, CSC touches more than one million people every year on the cancer journey. These recent successes, coupled with CSC's long history of effective work, have emphasized the need to elevate the patient voice and ensure that patients are educated and empowered partners in their healthcare.

CSC continues to remain true to its vision that no one face cancer alone.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Cancer Support Community

Year Established

2009

Tax id (EIN)

95-4163931

Category

Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

5614 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 280
Washington, DC, DC 20015

Headquarters

5614 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 280
Washington, DC, DC 20015

Mailing

5614 Connecticut Avenue,NW Suite 280
Washington, DC, DC 20015

Colorado Location

10107 RidgeGate Parkway Suite 200
Lone Tree, CO 80124

Colorado Location

2312 N Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Douglas County, CO, US

El Paso County, CO, US

DC, US

Phone

202-699-7909

Main Number

720-883-8715

Social Media