This grant will help cover staffing costs and provide basic needs assistance including a soup program and post-operative care items, wigs and prostheses.
The need for breast cancer support services is significant. A breast cancer diagnosis can bring fear, isolation, uncertainty, and complex decision making all at once. Individuals may be managing concerns about treatment, side effects, family responsibilities, employment, and finances.
Breast Cancer Resource Center's free core programs include cancer navigation and peer counseling, support groups and one-on-one mentorship, educational workshops and field outreach, integrative therapies, and basic-needs assistance. Navigation and peer counseling help newly diagnosed clients understand what’s ahead, identify resources, and provide meaningful personal connections. Support groups, mentorship, and educational programs reduce isolation and strengthen knowledge and resilience. Integrative therapies promote relaxation and wellness during treatment and recovery. While dedicated volunteers play a key role, professional staff are central to offering a full range of support services.
