Hope Abounds is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to families and patients actively undergoing cancer treatments. Families are referred by a hospital professional or a friend or family member. Upon acceptance, the patient is provided the services Hope Abounds offers until their treatment comes to a close. During this time, we focus on providing immediate, practical support and services for those fighting cancer. This assistance includes the personal services of Patient Advocacy, Education and Navigation through their medical treatment and personal needs. While we physically provide these services, we also work closely with trusted vendors and foundations that we work with for the benefit of the patient.

A world where every person with an active cancer diagnosis finds hope and healing from a community that supports and promotes the benefits of cancer literacy and self-advocacy.

Goal One: Provide advocacy, education, and support to patients and families facing an active cancer diagnosis. Establish partnerships and networks to expand our proven model of caring and guidance.

Goal Two: Provide early-stage coaching and support to patients upon diagnosis, empowering families to take control and facilitating timely validation of treatment plans, preventing complications or delays.

Goal Three: Offer ongoing post-treatment support and guidance to patients and families, addressing patient navigation, provider literacy, new treatment insights, and home/financial management where needed.

Our organization highly values leadership development and invests in providing ample resources, both in terms of time and financial support, to enhance the capabilities of individuals in succeeding in formal and informal leadership roles within the organization. Our team members are actively encouraged and given the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through the tackling of new and challenging problems. To facilitate this growth, we offer access to LinkedIn's educational platform, which enables them to improve and hone their skills in various aspects of leadership. Additionally, we foster a collaborative environment where team members regularly coordinate and engage in discussions to find ways to improve their leadership abilities collectively. Open knowledge-sharing is actively encouraged, allowing team members to learn from each other's experiences and expertise, with the ultimate goal of promoting personal and collective growth within the organization.

Our organization has faced significant challenges due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID pandemic. One of the notable consequences is that many patients who were initially denied treatment and preventive screenings are now approaching us with advanced-stage cancers, underscoring the urgency and importance of our mission. Moreover, the pandemic has resulted in the closure of some of the nonprofits we relied on to obtain essential resources for our patients, leaving us with the need to seek new avenues of support to ensure we can continue to serve our growing number of patients effectively. Despite these obstacles, we are committed to adapting and expanding our capacity to meet the rising rate of cancer diagnoses and ensure that no patient is turned away. Our organization has remained resilient even as some core individuals have relocated due to personal reasons but expressed their dedication to continuing their work with Hope Abounds. To facilitate this transition, we successfully shifted to remote working arrangements, providing the necessary equipment and support to enable our team members to continue their vital contributions. Throughout these challenging times, our focus remains steadfast on providing advocacy, education, and support to patients and families facing cancer diagnoses. We recognize the urgency of our mission and are actively seeking new resources and partnerships to fulfill our commitment to those who rely on us during their cancer journey. As we move forward, we will persist in our efforts to adapt, innovate, and ensure that our organization remains a source of hope and support for those in need.