Hope Cancer Resources

What Hope Cancer Resources does

Hope Cancer Resources is a Northwest Arkansas nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) founded in 2009 through the merger of two regional nonprofits, NARTI and H.O.P.E., Inc. The organization provides a comprehensive, integrated suite of free cancer support services to individuals diagnosed with cancer and their families living in or receiving treatment in a four-county service area covering Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties. In its 2025 reporting period, Hope Cancer Resources supported more than 5,800 patients and caregivers, delivered over 304,000 miles of patient transportation through a fleet of 9 vans, and provided more than 1,269 hours of licensed oncology counseling. The Hope Cancer Resources Foundation, established in 1998, has cumulatively invested over $29 million into the organization's programs and operations.

The service portfolio is organized into three main pillars. Patient Support includes licensed oncology counseling, diagnosis-specific and demographic-specific support groups, educational workshops, financial assistance for prescriptions, dental care, travel and living expenses, and the Care Closet for medical and personal supplies. The Wellness Center for Hope offers a Certified Tobacco Treatment Program, yoga, personal training with a Cancer Exercise Specialist, nutrition education, and cancer prevention education delivered to schools, churches, employers, and civic groups. Transportation is operated as a standalone program anchored to a 60-mile radius of Highlands Oncology facilities in Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale. The Hope Unscripted podcast extends education and storytelling reach. All services are provided at no cost to eligible patients demonstrating financial need.

The business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. Funding sources include the Hope Cancer Resources Foundation, restricted grants from regional and national funders (Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, American Cancer Society, Arkansas Cancer Coalition, The Cancer Challenge, Walmart and Sam's Club), individual donations (one-time, monthly, planned giving, IRA rollovers, legacy gifts), special events such as Runway For Hope, and the 2025-launched Circle of Hope women's giving circle. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with representation from major Northwest Arkansas employers and led by President & CEO Chuck Hyde. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is people-intensive, supported by standard website and social media channels for outreach, applications, and donations. Geographic concentration in Northwest Arkansas is a defining structural feature.

Name

Hope Cancer Resources

Legal name

Hope Cancer Resources

Website

https://hopecancerresources.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hope Cancer Resources is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, comprehensive cancer support services, including transportation, counseling, financial assistance, and wellness programs, to patients and families across the four-county Northwest Arkansas region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Oncology social work
• Patient transportation
• Cancer wellness programs
• Nonprofit health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Springdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Funding: The Hope Cancer Resources Foundation, established in 1998, has invested over $29 million in funding administrative expenses, fundraising, marketing, and patient services. This is a major ongoing revenue source.
2. Grant Funding: Grants from partners including Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, American Cancer Society, Arkansas Cancer Coalition, The Cancer Challenge, and Walmart/Sam's Club support specific programs like transportation, financial assistance, and cancer prevention.
3. Individual Donations: One-time gifts, monthly giving programs, and planned giving including gifts of cash, stocks, securities, IRA charitable rollovers, donor-advised funds, and legacy gifts through wills, trusts, or estate planning.
4. Special Events: Fundraising events such as Runway For Hope generate revenue and community engagement.
5. Circle of Hope Membership: Women's giving circle membership established in 2025 supporting the financial assistance program for cancer patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hope Cancer Resources is a nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive suite of free cancer support services to individuals and families in Northwest Arkansas. Core offerings include patient transportation to treatment appointments, licensed oncology social work counseling, support groups, financial assistance for cancer-related expenses, tobacco cessation, yoga, personal training, nutrition education, cancer prevention education, and free medical supplies through the Care Closet. All services are provided at no cost to eligible patients diagnosed with cancer who live in or receive treatment in Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties.

Product overview

Hope Cancer Resources is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of free cancer support services to individuals and families in Northwest Arkansas. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio organized into three main pillars: Patient Support (transportation, counseling, support groups, workshops, financial assistance, and The Care Closet), Wellness Center for Hope (tobacco treatment, yoga, cancer prevention education, personal training, and nutrition education), and the Hope Unscripted Podcast. All services are provided at no cost to patients with a confirmed cancer diagnosis living in or receiving treatment in Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Services Free transportation to cancer-related medical appointments for patients in Northwest Arkansas within a 60-mile radius of Highlands Oncology facilities in Fayetteville, Rogers, or Springdale. Operated using a fleet of 9 vans driven by trained staff.
• Counseling Free professional counseling delivered by licensed oncology social workers offering confidential individual, couples, and family counseling for cancer patients navigating diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, or grief.
• Support Groups Monthly support groups for specific cancer diagnoses, Spanish-speaking families, women under 50, and men seeking peer connection, with food provided and RSVP encouraged.
• Workshops Educational workshops covering a wide variety of topics relevant to cancer patients, led by licensed oncology social workers.
• Financial Assistance Financial assistance for eligible cancer patients covering prescriptions, dental care, travel expenses, lodging, fuel costs, and short-term living expenses such as rent, mortgage, and utilities.
• Tobacco Treatment Program Free personalized tobacco cessation support led by a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, offering behavioral counseling, stress-reduction techniques, and nicotine replacement therapies for patients, loved ones, and caregivers.
• Yoga Research-backed yoga and meditation program supporting physical recovery and emotional well-being for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, including free access to The Audio Companion by Bolster & Bridge.
• Cancer Prevention Education Free evidence-based educational presentations on sun safety, tobacco prevention, and cancer basics/early detection for employers, schools, churches, civic organizations, and businesses, delivered by certified health educators.
• Personal Training One-on-one or small group personal training led by Certified Personal Trainers and a Cancer Exercise Specialist, focusing on mobility, flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina with 30-50 minute sessions.
• Nutrition Education Evidence-based nutrition education for cancer patients and survivors covering macronutrients, portion control, food labels, hydration, meal planning, and managing treatment side effects, offered in-person, telephonically, or via video-chat.
• The Care Closet Free resource offering essential supplies including durable medical equipment, liquid nutrition, feeding tube supplies, incontinence products, protein drinks, wound care supplies, and personal hygiene items.
• Hope Unscripted Podcast A podcast platform providing stories and education for cancer patients and families navigating their cancer journey.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,800+ patients and caregivers supported annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arkansas Cancer CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Coalition facilitates partnerships to reduce human suffering and economic burden of cancer, partnering specifically for skin cancer prevention, education, and screening programs.
• Highlands OncologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partner located in Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale. Transportation services operate within 60-mile radius of their locations.
• Bolster & BridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free audio collection of mind/body practices through The Audio Companion program for cancer patients to address stress and receive emotional support.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services Cancer Support HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free lodging, emotional support, and wellness services to cancer patients and caregivers receiving treatment in Northwest Arkansas.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: The largest U.S. cancer-focused nonprofit, providing patient support, research funding, and transportation programs nationally. Already a grant partner of Hope Cancer Resources and a direct competitor for donor dollars and patient referrals across cancer support services.
• Susan G. Komen: Large national breast cancer nonprofit funding research, patient navigation, and direct financial assistance. Operates local affiliates that compete for community-level donations and patient assistance funding overlapping with Hope's breast cancer patient services.
• The V Foundation for Cancer Research: Major cancer nonprofit funding research and patient support programs nationally. While research-led, it competes for cancer-cause donors at the same corporate and individual giving levels Hope targets.

Direct peers

• Cancer Support Community: National nonprofit providing free psychosocial oncology support, counseling, support groups, and wellness programming to cancer patients — directly comparable service portfolio to Hope's Patient Support and Wellness Center for Hope pillars.
• Livestrong Foundation: Cancer-focused nonprofit historically known for navigation, fertility preservation, and patient support services. Competes for similar donor dollars and offers adjacent (though largely retired) navigation and counseling services comparable to Hope's patient support model.
• CancerCare: National nonprofit offering free counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance to cancer patients — a near-direct functional overlap with Hope's counseling, support groups, and financial assistance programs.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Disease-specific cancer nonprofit providing patient financial assistance, transportation reimbursement, counseling, and support services. Comparable in service model (free, donor-funded, comprehensive support) and competes for the same patient population and donor base.
• Prevent Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit focused on cancer prevention and early detection education — directly overlapping with Hope's Cancer Prevention Education program delivered to schools, businesses, and civic groups.

Regional players

• Arkansas Cancer Coalition: State-level coalition focused on cancer prevention, education, and screening — already a strategic partner of Hope Cancer Resources on skin cancer prevention. Operates regionally in Arkansas with overlapping education and screening missions.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services Cancer Support Home: Northwest Arkansas lodging and wellness provider for cancer patients — a current partner offering free lodging and emotional support to Hope's patients. Directly comparable in patient population served and free-service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hopenwa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HopeCancerResources
• Facebookfacebook.com/HopeCancerResources
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hope-cancer-resources
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopecancerresources

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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