I want to tell you about the most amazing, organization and their impact in our local community:
Kelly is the CEO, who leads the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia with passion, grit and determination to provide free local programs of support to anyone, at any age, at any stage of cancer.
Kelly fully carries out CSCGP’s mission:
To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by Community. Programs are led by mental health professionals designed to enhance the mind body and spirit of people whose lives have been affected by cancer.
Beginning in March 2020, Kelly focused the staff to pivot and move the multi-site programs to a virtual platform for all ages and all stages of cancer. Yoga, Mental Health, Caregiving, Childrens’ and Teens Programs and more are offered at no cost to participants. This makes a difference in the lives of people affected by cancer.
Simultaneously, she led by example and worked round the clock and despite staff layoffs secured PPP loans and grants to keep the doors open.
Kelly is a cancer survivor who leverages her experience and knowledge to tailor the programs to the community it serves adapting to the ever changing needs of the community CSCGP serves. Kelly strongly supports a diverse and inclusive environment, is generous with her time and listens to members, donors, staff, volunteers and board of directors with an open mind. #Community is Stronger than Cancer
Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia helps so many families that are impacted by any type of cancer. All programs are at no cost to members, and the staff work tirelessly so no one has to face cancer alone. A worthy charity where you get a huge bang for your contribution dollar.
It is wonderful, to have such a tremendous facility in Philadelphia. So nice to take yoga or other therapy courses when you are affected by cancer. A place not just for the patient but also the family members. The best part it is free!
This team is amazing. They are so dedicated to their mission of ensuring that no one in our area faces cancer alone that even during the pandemic they continued their programs via Zoom. The compassion they show and support they provide is essential to so many of us who find out we or someone we love is diagnosed with cancer. Can't say enough good about CSCGP!
Excellent organization meeting the psychosocial needs of cancer patients and their families. A real gem.
I have been involved with the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia for almost ten years as a donor, a volunteer and now a Board Member. Our members will tell you that being a part of this community and participating in the free, professionally-led programs of support saved their lives. I have seen it first-hand. CSC's work is so powerful and so important that it has become virtually the only charity my husband and I support.
After 20 plus years with the Cancer Support Community (CSC) I can assure you that this is a non profit that is truly helping people overcome the devastating effects of a cancer diagnosis and treatment . The many programs availaable FREE to all participants are designed to mitigate all the "stuff" that accompanies medical treatment. This is offered on a scheduled basis in a beautiful restored home in a secluded area of Fairmoune Park. We all like the comfort of visiting our friends warm , comforting living rooms, and CSC offers that along with the tender thoughts that we are not alone in our battle to regain our lives prior to cancer . A visit to CSC can open a door to an improved experience in dealing with an unwelcome intrusion in our lives. Be willing to be helped!.