named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management
Case managers assist with applications for Social Security Disability, Medicaid, SNAP, EPIC, insurance claims, legal referrals, and connections to community resources.
Counseling & Support Groups
Free one-on-one counseling and professionally facilitated support groups for ovarian cancer patients, anxiety management, and life after treatment, offered via Zoom and in-person.
Educational Resources
Includes the Barbara Melamed Memorial Library and the publication "Life Lines," offering curated guides to local, regional, and national cancer support resources.
Financial Assistance
Provides limited grants to cover cancer-related expenses such as transportation, medical equipment, co-pays, childcare, rent, and utilities.
Nursing Support
Registered nurses provide in-home visits to educate patients about their diagnosis and treatment, manage symptoms, control side effects, and offer emotional support.
Transportation
Volunteer-driven transportation service for patients traveling to chemotherapy and radiation appointments in Westchester and the Bronx.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 3 activities
- Distributing financial assistance grantsProvides limited financial grants to cover cancer-related expenses not covered by insurance, distributing 252 grants in the past fiscal year.
- Operating a cancer resource library and information disseminationMaintains the Barbara Melamed Memorial Library with books, pamphlets, and resource guides on cancer care, and produces Life Lines, a publication listing national, state, and local resources including wigs and wellness programs.
- Providing transportation services to treatment appointmentsOffers free transportation via volunteer drivers to chemotherapy and radiation therapy appointments in Westchester County and the Bronx, providing 716 rides in the past fiscal year.
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 2 activities
- Delivering social work counseling and mental health supportProvides free one-on-one counseling to patients and families through licensed social workers, including bereavement counseling for those who have lost a loved one. Also offers virtual anxiety and survivorship support groups and specialized groups for women with ovarian cancer.
- Operating in-person and virtual support groupsHosts monthly virtual support groups for ovarian cancer patients, cancer-related anxiety, and new survivors, as well as two in-person support groups in Purchase, NY. Also refers clients to additional community-based support groups.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Delivering home-based supportive care and companionshipProvides home-delivered meals, assistance with errands such as food shopping, and friendly visits to patients who are isolated or need emotional support, delivered by trained volunteers.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Distributing Chemo Comfort KitsProvides free Chemo Comfort Kits to all patients undergoing chemotherapy, containing items designed to manage side effects and support well-being during treatment.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Managing patient case coordination and educationOffers personalized case management including reviewing diagnoses, treatment plans, and care coordination. Provides educational materials and hosts workshops, supported by volunteers who assist with organizing resources and office tasks.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Providing multilingual servicesOffers all supportive services in both English and Spanish to ensure accessibility for diverse patient populations.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
- Providing professional nursing and medical support servicesOffers in-home nursing visits to help cancer patients understand their diagnosis, review treatment options, manage symptoms such as nausea and fatigue, and receive nutritional guidance. Services are provided by a team of nurses and are available at all stages of illness.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Reporting patient engagement and service utilizationServed 1,227 cancer patients and conducted 6,694 patient visits (in-home, community, office, or virtual) in the past fiscal year, with 100% of surveyed patients willing to recommend CST.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.70M
Contributions & grants$1.56M92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$91K5%
Other revenue$48K
expenses
Total expenses$1.56M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$1.24M
Grants paid out$78K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.12M
Cash$1.77M
Investments$1.20M
Liabilities$134K
Net assets$2.99M
Liquid reserves22.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +83.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANIA WILK WEISS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $159K |
| ELISH MCGRATH | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $124K |
board members · 16
- BETTY KELLY — DIRECTOR
- BONNIE GOULD — DIRECTOR
- CARLA VOLPE PORTER — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER M SEDIQZAD — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL BERNSTEIN — SECRETARY
- DANIEL SMITH — DIRECTOR
- FRANK WEBERS — DIRECTOR
- LISA EDMISTON — DIRECTOR
- MARIKAY CAPASSO — DIRECTOR
- MARK RICE — TREASURER
- MARLISSA WESTERFIELD — DIRECTOR
- NAPHTALI JOSEPH — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA TILLINGHAST DUBITSKY — DIRECTOR
- RUPERT WALTERS — CHAIR
- RUTHANN BRAZILL — DIRECTOR
- SEVERINE BLOND — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Agatha Durland Foundation Funder — Foundation providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- Bonnie Briar Foundation Funder — Foundation providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- Chemo Comfort Partner — Partner organization providing Chemo Comfort Kits distributed to patients by Cancer Support Team.
- Davatzes Family Foundation Funder — Foundation providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
- Grace Resources Partner — Partner agency distributing food
- Grady Health System Partner — Healthcare partner organization referenced in patient testimonial context.
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- Hildegarde D. Becher Foundation Funder — Foundation providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- John and Gayle Lee Family Foundation Funder — Foundation providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- Joseph and Susan Gatto Foundation Funder — Foundation providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Foundation Funder — Foundation providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Partner — Refers patients to Legal Services of the Hudson Valley for legal assistance with housing, public assistance, insurance denials, and advanced directives.
- Lin and Susie Chen Foundation Funder — Foundation providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- Mark and Barbara Silber Fund Funder — Fund providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- Michael Stanley Foundation Fund Funder — Fund providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- NY Community Trust Funder — Foundation providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- New York Presbyterian Hospital Partner — Collaborates with clinical professionals from New York Presbyterian Hospital to co-facilitate the Anxiety Support Group.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Licensed by the New York State Department of Health as a home care program.
- NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Partner — Partner hospital collaborating with Cancer Support Team to support cancer patients.
- Phelps Healthcare Foundation Funder — Foundation providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- Stephen C. Chapin Memorial Fund Funder — Fund providing grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- The Woman’s Club of Larchmont Funder — Organization providing sponsorship or grant support to Cancer Support Team Inc
- USDA Government — Primary grant funder
- Westchester Government — Primary service area for in-home and community-based support services for cancer patients.
- community partners Partner — Referred to for additional support services for cancer patients and families.
- other financial assistance programs Partner — Refers patients and families to external financial assistance programs for additional funding support.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Integrated Support Networkmethodology: community_partnership_networkBy connecting patients to curated community resources and leveraging partnerships, we expand access to comprehensive care because no single organization can meet all cancer-related needs and systemic gaps are best bridged through coordinated ecosystems.
- Integrated Holistic Cancer Support Modelmethodology: holistic_cancer_supportBy addressing medical, emotional, financial, and systemic challenges together, we produce more comprehensive patient outcomes because cancer's impact is multidimensional and requires coordinated, non-medical interventions to improve quality of life and care continuity.
- Patient-Centered, Needs-Based Care Coordinationmethodology: patient-centered_careBy tailoring support through individualized case management and care planning, we produce higher engagement and continuity because patients receive clinically informed, personally relevant services that reflect their unique medical, emotional, and social circumstances.