Shields of Hope is a run by local public safety professionals in the West Michigan area. The mission is to spread hope, love and encouragement to those in the local community affected by cancer. They will visit families to let them know they’re not in the fight alone.
Open Door’s food pantry provides food & care items on a monthly basis to qualified low income men, women, children and seniors struggling to make ends meet.
The American Childhood Cancer Organization, established in 1995, provides information, resources, books and support for parents, children, and adolescents with cancer to provide grassroots leadership through advocacy and awareness, and to support research leading to a cure for all children diagnosed with this life-threatening disease.
Free one-on-one confidential support to all people impacted by cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship. They provide support via volunteers who faced similar experiences who are matched to those needing services. The process instills hope and makes a positive difference in the lives of people touched by cancer.
NEMCSA resources are directed to programs that aid the poor and otherwise disadvantaged throughout the age spectrum, from pre-schoolers to the elderly of northeast Michigan. The funds include targeted resources aimed at very specific problems as well as resources that are more flexible in nature.
The Inheritance of Hope is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 that offers legacy retreats, scholarship resources, book resources, continuing support post-retreat, and webinars to families consisting of children under 18 years of age, and a parent who has a life-threatening illness (Cancer Stages 3 or 4).
Look Good Feel Better is a nonprofit organization that offers tips for those affected by cancer. Workshops include: A skin care/makeup program, options relating to hair loss, nail care and helpful suggestions on clothing and ways to use flattering colors and shapes, as well as ways to camouflage areas of concern during cancer treatment.
Livestrong is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 that provides information and guidance during all stages of your cancer journey, offers cancer support for patients, children and caregivers, as well as addresses common concerns related to a cancer diagnosis.
The Kids Kicking Cancer offers weekly classes in mind-body techniques found in the martial arts to children affected by cancer. Their martial arts-based meditative techniques have proven successful in reducing pain and stress in children with cancer and other chronic illnesses, as well as their otherwise healthy siblings.
The Hero Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2009 dedicated to helping Michigan families financially while they battle cancer. They also offer a summer weekend camp for children who have a parent with cancer, children who have lost a parent to cancer, or children who are themselves suffering from cancer.