Oregon Cancer Foundation
Empower | Strengthen | Sustain
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Oregon Cancer Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization in Eugene, Oregon. We serve Lane County cancer patients and their families through our support groups, educational classes and financial assistance program. All of our programs are FREE.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Survivorship Series
I finished treatment. Now what?
When cancer treatment ends, a new chapter of life begins. Our seven-week survivorship series will provide the information and support you need to manage the challenges that arise after cancer treatment.
Financial Assistance Program
Oregon Cancer Foundation's Financial Assistance Program provides stop-gap assistance to individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently in treatment or are up to six months post treatment. Applicants must reside in Lane County Oregon. Donations made to Oregon Cancer Foundations help eligible patients pay for everyday living expenses such as: utility bills, rent/mortgage payments, insurance premiums, car payments, durable medical equipment and more.
NOURISH: Food for Life
NOURISH: Food for Life is a collaboration between the Oregon Cancer Foundation and Positive Community Kitchen. Through our mutual missions of support and wellness, we offer a library of free cooking demonstrations and recipes to cancer patients and survivors.
Support Groups
Oregon Cancer Foundation offers several support groups each month. These groups meet year-round. For the schedule or for more information about each group, please visit: oregoncancerofoundation.org
Believe Boutique
Our Believe Boutique carries complimentary wigs, hats, scarves, and other accessories for cancer patients actively undergoing treatment. A trained volunteer is available to assist with selection and styling.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average response time to process applications for financial assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses
Related Program
Financial Assistance Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Our goal is to process and respond to every application received within two to three business days. Emergency requests are processed the same or next business day.
Hours of support group services offered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses
Related Program
Support Groups
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of bills paid through our financial assistance program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses
Related Program
Financial Assistance Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The number of clients served increased, but the volume of individual bills decreased due to greater assistance in the area of transportation, which accounted for 15% of the total and is not included.
Number of complimentary wigs/wig fittings provided through our wig boutique, the Believe Boutique.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Believe Boutique
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of rides provided to and from cancer treatments.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses
Related Program
Financial Assistance Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our Mission
The Oregon Cancer Foundation empowers, strengthens and sustains those impacted by cancer in our community through education, support and financial assistance.
Please visit our website to learn more about us: oregoncancerfoundation.org
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We are focused on strategically and sustainably expanding our programs to local cancer patients, caregivers, and families.
Our strategies include:
* Maintaining a dedicated staff and engaged board of directors committed to our mission.
* Creating and maintaining strong, lasting partnerships with area businesses and partner organizations.
* Engaging highly qualified and experienced facilitators to assist with program delivery and expansion.
* Increasing our base of volunteers, donors and fundraisers in our community to ensure continued financial support for our programs.
* Exploring new funding opportunities with continued focus on fulfilling our mission.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our capabilities include:
* Years of experience offering support groups, educational classes and financial assistance.
* Strong partners in fields including: non-profit, nursing, psychology, social work, health care, hospice, physical health, communications & marketing, accounting, and more.
* A strong and committed staff and board of directors.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Oregon Cancer Foundation has strived to meet the needs of those impacted by cancer in our community for the last 13 years. Since re-organizing in 2013, we have made great strides organizationally and programmatically. The number of referrals for financial assistance has continued to increase each year and, due to strong community support, we have been able to accept 100% of eligible applicants. We have responded to the changing national (cancer) landscape by creating new programs and expanding existing offerings.
In the Summer of 2018, we moved into a new, centrally located office space that has allowed for continued growth and expansion.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Oregon Cancer Foundation
Board of directorsas of 03/07/2023
Kelli Warner
Turell Group
Term: 2023 - 2024
Mike Drennan
Retired
Christine Kollmorgen
Northwest Surgical Specialists
Niloo Movassaghi
Movassaghi Plastic Surgery
Tracy Strimling
Retired
Kelli Warner
Turell Group
Michael McNally
Retired
Jack Cannon III
CAST Management Consultants
Joy Pendowski
Chambers Construction
Tobey Ritchie
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
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