Cancer Support Community

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We Believe That Community Is Stronger Than Cancer 


We Believe Community Is Stronger Than Cancer

A cancer diagnosis changes everything. Fear, uncertainty, isolation, financial strain, emotional exhaustion can be part of the diagnosis, not only for the diagnosed person but for the people who love and care for them.

At Cancer Support Community, we believe no one should have to navigate that experience without support.

We are a relentless ally for anyone impacted by cancer, providing connection, trusted resources, emotional support, education, and compassionate care when it is needed most. While there have been extraordinary advances in cancer treatment, nothing replaces the strength that comes from being seen, heard, supported, and surrounded by community.

Because Community Is Stronger Than Cancer, we are here to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.

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

How Your Gift Can Help

Your generosity can help ensure that patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and loved ones have access to support, education, and connection throughout the cancer experience.

$10,000 can help provide individualized navigation for patients, survivors, and caregivers through CSC’s Cancer Support Helpline, connecting people with licensed mental health professionals who can offer guidance, resources, and compassionate support.

$7,500 can help create and share thoughtfully curated educational materials and discussion guides for patients and caregivers on a wide range of cancer-related support topics.

$5,000 can help make educational webinars and enduring recordings available to people impacted by cancer, offering trusted information on topics that matter most throughout diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and caregiving.

$2,500 can help support the publication of research briefs that share CSC’s patient and caregiver experience research, helping inform better care, stronger systems, and greater understanding of what people impacted by cancer truly need.

$1,000 can help support group sessions for cancer survivors transitioning from active treatment to survivorship, including programming designed for Spanish speakers, caregivers, and young adults.

$500 can help provide workplace-focused education, including webinars on managing cancer in the workplace and supporting healthcare professionals facing burnout.

$250 can help give patients and caregivers access to tools that allow them to create a private online support network with family and friends, making it easier to stay connected, ask for help, and receive encouragement.

Every gift helps strengthen a community of support for people impacted by cancer and their loved ones. Always reminding them they have support every step of the way.



Mission

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.

Background Statement

Cancer Support Community (CSC) is a global nonprofit network dedicated to uplifting and strengthening people impacted by cancer through free, personalized support, compassionate communities, and advocacy, guided by the belief that “Community Is Stronger Than Cancer.”

Founded to address the emotional, social, and practical needs of those facing cancer, CSC has grown into a network of over 200 Cancer Support Community and Gilda’s Club locations in 50 markets worldwide In 2024, CSC served 617,000 cancer patients and families, providing $50 million in free support and navigation programming, and connecting 3.2 million people through in person visits, support calls, and digital resources

Core Services and Programs

CSC’s work is built on several key pillars

• Cancer Support Helpline – Free, personalized navigation by phone and online.

• Education & Programs – Award winning resources for patients, caregivers, families, and providers.

• Research – Studies on the emotional, psychological, and financial impacts of cancer.

• Advocacy – Policy works to improve equitable cancer care.

• Specialized Institutes –

• Research & Training Institute

• Institute for Excellence in Psychosocial Care

• Cancer Policy Institute

Guiding Principles

CSC’s approach is grounded in excellence, quality care, community empowerment, and inclusivity. It serves people of all ages, backgrounds, and cancer types, with programs designed to be accessible, culturally responsive, and

Impact

Through its global network, CSC has become a trusted source of free, compassionate, and evidence based support for those facing cancer, helping individuals and families manage treatment, recovery, and life changes while fostering hope and resilience

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Cancer Support Community

Year Established

1982

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

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Douglas County, CO, US

El Paso County, CO, US

DC, US

Arapahoe, CO, US

Phone

202-699-7909

Main Number

720-883-8715

Links