named programs · 22 · from sources
What they call their work
Acupuncture Circles
Acupuncture sessions to help manage cancer- and treatment-related symptoms such as pain, nausea, and fatigue.
Day of Renewal and Hope
One-day retreat for cancer survivors featuring healing arts, yoga, and an educational panel with oncology specialists.
Direct Financial Assistance
Provides funding for gasoline gift cards, grocery cards, rent, utilities, health insurance premiums, automobile repair, and other essential needs for women with advanced cancer.
Fitness Boxing
Exercise program designed to improve strength, balance, and confidence for cancer survivors.
Heart and Soul Doulas of the East End
Trained doulas offer end-of-life care, emotional support, spiritual guidance, and care planning for individuals with terminal cancer and their families.
Live Strong
Free or low-cost customized exercise programs at the East Hampton YMCA for cancer survivors, led by certified instructors trained in supportive care.
Look Good Feel Better
Beauty workshops teaching makeup and skincare techniques to help women manage appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
Massages
Provides three 30-minute therapeutic massages to women with breast and gynecological cancers, performed by licensed therapists specializing in oncology care.
Nutritional and Cooking Healthy Programs
Hands-on cooking classes emphasizing a food-as-medicine approach to support recovery and long-term health after cancer diagnosis.
Peer to Peer Support
In-person and online support groups connecting women with similar cancer diagnoses for emotional support and shared experiences.
Pink Ribbon Bags
Distributes care bags filled with educational materials, self-care items, and resources for women undergoing cancer treatment.
Qi Gong
Meditative movement and breathing practice to improve energy flow, reduce fatigue, and enhance well-being in cancer patients.
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
Bilingual support group for Spanish-speaking women with breast or gynecological cancers on the East End of Long Island.
Strength ABC (After Breast Cancer)
Exercise classes led by a physical therapist to improve strength, range of motion, and body image for breast cancer survivors.
Support Groups through Ellen’s Well and The Phillips Family Cancer Center
Facilitates psychosocial support groups and crisis counseling for cancer patients and survivors.
Tara’s Children
Provides counseling 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 discussions and activities to help participants prioritize well-being and organize life after cancer diagnosis.
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 East Hampton YMCA designed to strengthen body and mind while fostering peer support among patients.
Yoga for Cancer
Adapted yoga practice focusing on mind-body connection, breathing, and gentle postures for cancer patients and survivors.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
-
Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 2 activities
- Community engagement and wellness eventsOrganizes annual community events such as the Pink Tree Lighting, Day of Renewal and Hope retreat, sailing excursions, and fitness programs including yoga, water exercise, and fitness boxing to promote healing, relaxation, and survivorship.
- Emotional and psychosocial support programsProvides comprehensive emotional and psychosocial support through in-person and online peer groups, crisis counseling, end-of-life doula services, and specialized support for children of cancer patients, including Spanish-speaking and culturally tailored groups.
-
-
Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 2 activities
- Distribution of educational and self-care resourcesProvides Pink Ribbon Bags containing educational materials, self-care products, and resource guides to newly diagnosed women, along with access to specialist care and wellness information.
- Supportive care facilities and comfort initiativesEstablished and maintains Lucia’s Room, a dedicated comfort space at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital for cancer patients and families, funded through community support and ongoing maintenance efforts.
-
-
Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Financial and practical support for women with late-stage cancerProvides direct financial assistance and practical support to women and families affected by late-stage breast and gynecological cancers, covering essential expenses such as transportation, medical costs, utilities, household needs, funeral expenses, and college tuition.
-
-
Tai Chi and Mind-Body Wellness Instruction 1 activity
- Therapeutic and holistic care services for cancer patientsOffers a range of therapeutic services including licensed therapeutic massage, reflexology during treatment, acupuncture, Qi Gong, yoga, and nutritional cooking classes to support physical and emotional well-being in cancer patients.
-
-
Transportation Access Support 1 activity
- Transportation assistance for cancer treatmentProvides transportation support through gas gift cards and cab services to help patients travel to medical appointments and cancer treatments.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$136K
Contributions & grants$97K71%
Program service revenue$7K5%
Investment income$340%
Other revenue$32K
expenses
Total expenses$117K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out$44K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$522K
Cash$514K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$509K
Liquid reserves52.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN RODEN | Executive Dir. | 10 | $25K |
board members · 7
- ANNE BYRNE — Director
- JESSICA WEBB — Treasurer
- LISA CAREW — Secretary
- MOIRA DOWNES-SABO — Vice President
- PATRICIA DANGELO — Director
- STACY QUARTY — President
- WENDY SCHERER — Director
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Advanced (Metastatic) Breast Cancer Resources | Patients Partner — Resource partner providing information and support specifically for patients with metastatic breast cancer.
- American Cancer Society Partner — Resource partner providing support and information for cancer patients.
- Breast and Ovarian Cancer Charity Partner — Resource partner offering support services for individuals affected by breast and ovarian cancer.
- CWC Partner — Collaborates with CWC on fundraising events and volunteer initiatives.
- Cancer Care Partner — Resource partner providing professional support and resources for cancer patients.
- Cancer Resources for LGBT Community Partner — Resource partner offering cancer-related support tailored to the LGBT community.
- Cancer Services of Suffolk County Partner — Resource partner delivering cancer-related health services in Suffolk County.
- Coalition for Women’s Cancers Partner — Resource partner focused on addressing women's cancers through coordinated care and advocacy.
- Copays Relief Partner — Resource partner assisting patients with copay relief for cancer treatments.
- East End Hospice Partner — Resource partner providing hospice care and end-of-life support for cancer patients.
- East Hampton YMCA Partner — Partners to deliver Live Strong exercise programs and water exercise classes for cancer survivors
- Ed and Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute Partner — Resource partner offering wellness programs for cancer patients and survivors.
- Ellen Hermanson Breast Cancer Foundation Partner — Resource partner offering support and services for individuals with breast cancer.
- Ellen Hermanson Breast Center Partner — Resource partner providing specialized breast cancer care and treatment services.
- Ellen’s Well Partner — Co-facilitates psychosocial support groups for cancer patients
- Fighting Chance Partner — Resource partner offering support and resources for cancer patients.
- Foundation for Women’s Cancer Partner — Resource partner providing education, research, and support for women's cancers.
- Genetic Counselling, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Partner — Resource partner offering genetic counseling services for cancer risk assessment.
- Graphic Image Group Inc. Partner — Designed the organization's website
- Graphic Image Group Inc. Partner — Site design partner for Lucia's Angels
- Look Good Feel Better Partner — Resource partner helping cancer patients manage appearance-related side effects of treatment.
- Lucia Terzi Bagan Partner — Foundation created in memory of Lucia Terzi Bagan, whose life and wishes guide the organization's mission.
- National Breast Cancer Foundation Partner — Resource partner providing breast cancer education, early detection, and support services.
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Partner — Resource partner dedicated to raising awareness and supporting individuals affected by ovarian cancer.
- Palliative Care, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Partner — Resource partner offering palliative care services for cancer patients.
- Phillips Family Cancer Center Partner — Collaborates to provide reflexology during chemotherapy and co-hosts support groups
- Phillips Family Cancer Center Partner — Resource partner providing comprehensive cancer care services.
- Pink Aid Long Island Funder — Provides grant funding to Lucia's Angels.
- Pink Aid, Long Island Partner — Resource partner offering financial and practical support to breast cancer patients on Long Island.
- South Fork Breast Health Coalition Network — Lucia's Angels operates under the umbrella of the South Fork Breast Health Coalition and collaborates closely with the organization.
+ 6 more
strategies · 5
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.
- Compassion-Centered Care Environmentmethodology: patient-centered-environmentBy creating serene and dignified care settings, we enhance patient comfort and psychological well-being during palliative and end-of-life stages because environment directly influences perceived safety and emotional resilience.
- Emotional Affirmation and Resilience Buildingmethodology: emotional_affirmationBy fostering affirming relationships and reinforcing belief in personal strength, we build emotional resilience because perceived support and self-efficacy improve coping and treatment endurance.
- Food-as-Medicine Approachmethodology: food_as_medicineBy applying nutritional science and mindful eating practices, we support recovery and patient empowerment because diet is a modifiable factor that directly influences treatment outcomes and quality of life.
- Holistic Care Modelmethodology: holistic_care_modelBy addressing physical, emotional, and financial needs concurrently, we improve overall well-being and care engagement because cancer impacts multiple interconnected domains of life that cannot be treated in isolation.
- Network-Based Support Integrationmethodology: network-based patient supportBy connecting patients to a curated network of medical, emotional, and wellness services, we improve continuity of care because fragmented systems fail patients during critical illness, and coordinated access increases utilization and reduces burden.