Program areas at The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation
Financial assistance Emmanuel Cancer Foundation's funds are available for ecf families who find themselves in a financial crisis. These funds help with basic services that a family needs to survive, such as rent or utilities. Sometimes, this vital assistance reimburses The family for meals while they were in The hospital with their child. Tragically, in some incidents, funds are available for families who are unable to meet The high costs of memorial services.during fiscal year 2023, The organization served 330 families all over new jersey.
Regional centers - Emmanuel Cancer Foundation's four regional centers serve The entire state of new jersey by collecting and distributing groceries, clothing, toys, household items, and birthday/holiday gifts, to struggling families. These efforts help ease families' burdens and preserve their quality of life. While battling pediatric Cancer, even simple tasks such as shopping for groceries and maintaining The home are neglected because The family becomes overwhelmed by taking care of their child's needs.during fiscal year 2023, 2,166 bags of groceries were delivered to families by volunteers from The regional centers. In addition, 257 birthday bags and 334 holiday gift wishes were sent to ecf kids and their siblings.dedicated volunteers logged an amazing 2,969 hours of invaluable help to The organization and ecf kids and families.
Counseling - Emmanuel Cancer Foundation's professional caseworkers are focused on maintaining The emotional balance of The family unit. Caseworkers provide counseling and emotional support for The entire family and can help siblings, and others in The family understand what they need to know about Cancer in terms they can understand.during fiscal year 2023, caseworkers made 1,182 home visits and provided an additional 2,764 hours of counseling at no cost to The families.