named programs · 23 · from sources
What they call their work
Acupuncture Circles
Provides acupuncture treatments to help manage cancer-related symptoms such as pain, nausea, and edema.
Day of Renewal and Hope
One-day retreat for cancer survivors featuring healing arts, educational panels with medical experts, and wellness activities.
Fitness Boxing
Exercise program designed to improve strength, balance, and confidence for cancer survivors.
Heart and Soul Doulas of the East End
Offers end-of-life doulas who provide compassionate, holistic support during cancer journeys, including spiritual care and guidance through the dying process.
Lend a Helping Hand
Provides direct financial and practical support to women with stage four breast or gynecological cancers, including gift cards, rent assistance, transportation, and other essential services.
Live Strong
Free or low-cost exercise programs at the East Hampton YMCA, led by certified instructors trained in cancer survivorship and rehabilitation.
Look Good Feel Better
Beauty techniques workshops to improve self-esteem and quality of life for people undergoing cancer treatment.
Massages
Provides three half-hour therapeutic massage sessions for women with breast and gynecological cancers, including specialized techniques like lymph drainage and Reiki.
Nutritional and Cooking Healthy Programs
Hands-on cooking classes with a food-as-medicine approach, focusing on nutrition during and after cancer treatment.
Peer to Peer
Connects newly diagnosed women with trained survivors for emotional support, mentoring, and coping strategies based on shared experiences.
Peer to Peer Online Support
Private Facebook-based support group for women on the East End of Long Island, moderated by a survivor and oncological social worker.
Pink Ribbon Bags
Distributes bags filled with educational resources, self-care items, and support materials to women diagnosed with cancer.
Qi Gong
Chinese meditative practice combining breathing and movement to improve energy flow, reduce fatigue, and support immune function.
Reflexology During Chemotherapy and Radiation
Offers reflexology treatments at The Phillips Family Cancer Center to reduce pain and anxiety during cancer treatment.
Sailing Heals
Free evening sailing excursions on Peconic Bay to promote relaxation and joy for individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
Spanish Speaking Peer to Peer Group
Peer support group for Spanish-speaking women on the East End of Long Island, led by a bilingual patient navigator.
Strength ABC (After Breast Cancer)
Physical therapist-led strength training classes to improve fitness, range of motion, and long-term wellness for breast cancer survivors.
Support Groups through Ellen’s Well and The Phillips Family Cancer Center
Facilitates psychosocial support groups and crisis intervention counseling for cancer patients.
Tara’s Children
Provides psychosocial support and resources for children and teenagers coping with a parent's breast cancer diagnosis, facilitated by a specialized social worker.
Three-Day Retreat
Retreat offering wellness activities and discussions to help survivors prioritize health and reduce stress.
Transportation Assistance
Offers gasoline gift cards and cab services to help patients travel to and from cancer treatments.
Water Exercise
Water-based fitness classes at the YMCA in East Hampton designed to strengthen body and mind while fostering peer support.
Yoga for Cancer
Adapted yoga practice focusing on mind-body connection, stress relief, and well-being for cancer patients and survivors.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 4 activities
- Cancer survivor retreatsHosts multiple retreats for breast and gynecological cancer survivors, including a one-day Day of Renewal and Hope retreat featuring healing arts and educational panels with oncology and psychology professionals, a three-day retreat focused on life organization and stress reduction, and a Spa Weekend Retreat to foster emotional support and community building.
- Customized exercise and wellness programsPartners with the East Hampton YMCA to deliver free or low-cost customized exercise programs for cancer survivors, led by instructors trained in cancer survivorship and rehabilitation, and offers therapeutic yoga as part of its wellness programming.
- Peer-to-peer support matching programOperates a peer-to-peer support program that matches newly diagnosed women with breast or gynecologic cancers to trained survivors based on age, diagnosis, and cancer stage, providing emotional support, coping strategies, problem-solving guidance, and stress reduction. This service is available to women in Southampton, East Hampton, and Shelter Island on Long Island.
- Recreational and emotional well-being activitiesProvides free evening sailing excursions on the Peconic Bay to promote relaxation and emotional well-being for individuals undergoing cancer treatment, offering a non-clinical space for healing and connection.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
- End-of-life and cancer journey support via doulasOperates the Heart & Soul Doulas of the East End program, offering compassionate end-of-life and cancer journey support including care planning, emotional support, and guided transitions for patients on the East End of Long Island.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Financial assistance for individuals with stage four breast or gynecological cancersProvides funding for essential services including rent, utilities, transportation, dental work, eyeglasses, and household support for individuals diagnosed with stage four breast or gynecological cancers, including those undergoing chemotherapy.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitment and coordinationRecruits and organizes volunteers to support multiple fundraising events and programs, including the Pink Tree Lighting, Southamptonfest, and the 3-Day Retreat for Survivors.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Therapeutic massage and reflexology servicesOffers three 30-minute therapeutic massage sessions delivered by licensed therapists specializing in cancer-related care, along with reflexology treatments at The Phillips Family Cancer Center to reduce pain and anxiety for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$171K
Contributions & grants$94K55%
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expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses—
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$27K
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balance sheet
Total assets$51K
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Net assets$36K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +42.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACY QUARTY | Executive Dir. | 8 | $25K |
board members · 3
- ANNE BYRNE — Director
- LISA CAREW — Director
- PATRICIA D'ANGELO — Director
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Anne Byrne Partner — Leadership team member of The Coalition for Women’s Cancers.
- East Hampton YMCA Partner — Collaborates to provide customized exercise programs for cancer survivors.
- Graphic Image Group Inc. Partner — Designed the organization's website
- Jessica Webb Partner — Treasurer of The Coalition for Women’s Cancers, responsible for financial oversight.
- Lisa Carew Partner — Leadership team member of The Coalition for Women’s Cancers.
- Lucia’s Angels Partner — Collaborates with Lucia’s Angels on fundraising events and volunteer engagement.
- Moira Downes-Sabo Partner — Secretary of The Coalition for Women’s Cancers, involved in administrative leadership.
- Patricia D’Angelo Partner — Leadership team member of The Coalition for Women’s Cancers.
- Southampton Chamber of Commerce Partner — Hosted the Pink Tree Lighting event
- Southampton Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the Coalition for Women’s Cancers to provide cancer support services.
- Stacy Quarty Partner — Executive Director of The Coalition for Women’s Cancers, involved in organizational leadership and operations.
- Susan Barry Roden Partner — President of The Coalition for Women’s Cancers, providing leadership and public advocacy for the organization’s mission.
- The Coalition for Women’s Cancers Partner — Organization providing peer-to-peer support services for breast and gynecologic cancer patients
- The Phillips Family Cancer Center Partner — Hosts reflexology treatments and support groups for cancer patients.
- Wendy Scheerer Partner — Vice President of The Coalition for Women’s Cancers, contributing to organizational leadership.
strategies · 4
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.
- Early Detection as Preventive Empowermentmethodology: preventive_empowermentBy promoting early detection and proactive health engagement, the organization improves survival rates and long-term outcomes for women with reproductive cancers, framing prevention as a form of patient empowerment and control over health trajectories.
- Food-as-Medicine for Cancer Recoverymethodology: food_is_medicineBy integrating nutrition into recovery care through a food-as-medicine approach, the organization supports physiological healing and long-term health for women post-cancer treatment, recognizing diet as a clinical intervention.
- Patient-Directed Support Fundingmethodology: client_choice_modelBy providing flexible funding for outsourced care services, the organization enables patients to maintain autonomy in coordinating their own care, which increases engagement and ensures support aligns with individual needs and preferences.
- Peer-to-Peer Support and Survivor Mentorshipmethodology: peer_to_peer_supportBy connecting newly diagnosed patients with trained survivors who have similar diagnoses, the organization reduces anxiety and isolation, fostering emotional resilience and improving coping through shared experience. Matching by age, diagnosis, and cancer stage strengthens relatability and trust, enhancing the effectiveness of support.