CCS at a Glance
Cancer Care Services provides Help and Hope to cancer patients and their families through
financial, emotional, spiritual and social support.
Who Does CCS Help?
Anyone impacted by cancer living in Tarrant, Parker, Hood, or Johnson County
Financial Assistance for qualifying cancer patients whose current income is at 250% of the federal poverty level or less:
Cancer Prescriptions, Food Supplements, Medical Equipment, Supplies, Transportation Reimbursements, COBRA Insurance Payments, Dental Assistance, Personal and/or Respite Care, Emergency Funds, Massage
Emotional Support for everyone
Free One-on-One, Family, or Group Counseling
Spiritual Support for everyone
Free One-on-One Counseling, Bible Studies, Prayer Ministry, Support Group
Social Support for everyone
Free general or specialized Support Groups, Art Therapy, Children’s Play Expression, Yoga, Massage Therapy, Educational Seminars,
and more Seasonal Social Activities and Movie Nights
| 2007 Expense | |
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52% Financial Assistance
35% Social Services 6% Fundraising 7% Administration |
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| 2007 Income | |
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57% Community Support
27% United Way 9% Grants 7% Program Fees/Other |
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Total served 2007: 3,730
Total new clients: 1,995
Budget 2008: $1,876,235
Quick Facts
92% of CCS clients report they are better able to function and cope on a day-to-day basis because of CCS involvement
64% of all cancer patients living at poverty are assisted by CCS
Most new clients receiving financial help are visited personally in their own homes by a CCS social worker
No federal funding is received
CCS was recognized as Bank of America's 2007 Beighborhood Builder of the Year
Completed 2008-2011 strategic plan
Completed comprehensive cancer patient/caregiver needs assessment funded by the Texas Cancer Council
No other local cancer organization in the country offers as much financial, emotional, spiritual and social support as Cancer Care Services.