named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Lend a Helping Hand (LAHH)
Provides non-medical support such as housecleaning and meal preparation for individuals undergoing treatment for breast or gynecological cancers
Pink Flags
Annual October campaign featuring personalized pink flags flown in honor of or in memory of individuals affected by breast cancer, supported by donations
Women's Health Symposium
Educational event offering information on breast cancer screening, treatment, and research advancements
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 3 activities
- Host annual Pink Flags awareness campaignOrganizes the annual October Pink Flags tradition, distributing pink flags and personalized ribbons flown in honor of or in memory of individuals affected by breast cancer to promote awareness and remembrance.
- Produce and distribute health-related newsletters and blog contentMaintains an official blog and produces a regular newsletter to share updates, resources, and information related to breast cancer and women’s health.
- Raise awareness about breast cancer prevention and early detectionConducts outreach and education initiatives to increase public awareness of breast cancer prevention and the importance of early detection in order to reduce incidence and severity of diagnoses.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 2 activities
- Administer scholarship program for individuals affected by breast cancerOffers scholarships to support individuals impacted by breast cancer, providing financial assistance for education or related needs.
- Provide non-medical support services to cancer patientsOffers direct support through the Lend A Helping Hand Program, including housecleaning and meal preparation, for individuals undergoing treatment for breast and/or gynecological cancers.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Host fundraising and community engagement eventsOrganizes and participates in events such as "pink PIN PALOOZA," "JAke's 58," and partnerships with local businesses like Sherry's Nail Salon & Spa to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer support services.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize health education and community eventsHosts recurring events such as the Women's Health Symposium, Clam Shucking Contest (annual since at least 2022), and "Fashion Lends A Hand" to engage the community and promote women’s health awareness.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$120K
Contributions & grants$66K55%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$152K
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Net assets$148K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -15.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- CATHY WIENGARTEN — Director
- DIANE FONTANA — Director
- MAE BLOOM — Director
- MARGARET CAMPISE — Director
- MARY ANN IANNIZOTO — Director
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Captree Clam Partner — Linked as a supporter, likely involved in clam shucking event.
- Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Homes Partner — Linked as a supporter organization providing community services.
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partner — Regularly conferences with the organization to review the latest scientific developments in breast cancer research.
- Costello's Ace Hardware Partner — Linked as a local business supporter.
- FatFish Partner — Linked as a supporter organization.
- Good Samaritan Hospital Partner — Provided encouragement and support for WIBCC's early cancer cluster survey and community outreach efforts.
- Good Samaritan University Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the hospital to host the annual Pink Flags tradition.
- Good Samaritan University Hospital Partner — Located at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center's Woman's Imaging Center and lists the hospital as a supporter.
- Good Samaritan University Hospital Women's Imaging Center Partner — Partnered for breast health services including counseling, support, and aftercare through the Breast Health Center program.
- Jake's 58 Partner — Linked as a supporter organization.
- Jones Hollow Realty Partner — Linked as a local business supporter.
- Lasting Impressions Studio Partner — Linked as a supporter organization.
- My JP Express Partner — Linked as a supporter organization.
- Our Little Italy NY Partner — Linked as a local business supporter.
- PinkAid Partner — Linked as a supporter organization focused on breast cancer assistance.
- Robert's Plywood Partner — Linked as a local business supporter.
- SSC Law Corporation Partner — Linked as a legal services supporter.
- Sherry's Nail Salon & Spa (West Islip) Partner — Partnered with the organization for a May fundraising event.
- Steve's Landscaping Plus Partner — Linked as a local business supporter.
- Sunrise Tool Partner — Linked as a supporter organization.
- Sysco Partner — Linked as a corporate supporter.
- WBAB Partner — Linked as a media supporter.
- West Islip Fire Department Partner — Linked as a community safety and emergency services supporter.
- West Islip Lions Den Partner — Linked as a community supporter organization.
- West Islip Wines Partner — Linked as a local business supporter.
- Women of West Islip Partner — Linked as a supporter organization with a dedicated website link.
strategies · 2
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-Based Environmental Health Mappingmethodology: community_based_environmental_health_mappingBy engaging communities in environmental health mapping, the organization investigates potential links between groundwater contamination and breast cancer incidence, because localized data collection empowers communities to identify and advocate for environmental risk reduction.
- Wraparound Support to Improve Treatment Adherencemethodology: wraparound_supportBy providing practical, non-medical support services, the organization improves patient well-being and treatment adherence, because addressing social and logistical burdens reduces stress and systemic barriers during cancer care.