The Full Story
About ECF
With over 40 years of experience, we have developed a proven method for delivering services to families with a child battling cancer. Since our grassroots inception, we now have a statewide reach and provide free tailored assistance to over 2,000 families in need.
Mission
The mission of the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is to provide New Jersey families faced with pediatric cancer a place to turn for comfort and relief through free supportive services uniquely tailored to each family. Professional in home counseling is available even after business hours and includes advocacy help with insurance companies, medical providers, landlords, etc. We also provide material support such as food, clothing, toys, household items and birthday and holiday gifts, and emergency financial assistance for urgent needs.
ECF is unique because we help families with their day-to-day issues, at home, where families feel isolated and miss the supportive network found in a medical setting. ECF recognizes that every one of our families has a different experience so we offer services based on their individual needs.
Accomplishments
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In 2023 ECF served 200 families all over New Jersey.
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Caseworkers provided 3,946 hours of home visits, supportive counseling and guidance.
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Regional Centers provided $118,631 in material assistance to families such as gift cards, blankets, air conditioners and wheelchairs.
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2,166 bags of groceries were delivered to families by volunteers from our four Regional Centers.
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257 birthday bags were sent to ECF kids and their siblings.
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334 holiday gift wishes were filled for ECF kids and their siblings.
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We distributed $69,268 of emergency funding to families in dire financial situations, more than we have ever given before in our 41 year history.
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Dedicated volunteers logged in an amazing 2,969 hours of invaluable help to the organization and ECF kids and families. We can’t do it without you!
