What Sharsheret does

Sharsheret is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, that provides culturally-relevant, personalized support for Jewish women and families facing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and hereditary cancer risk. Founded in November 2001 by Rochelle Shoretz — a former law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28 — the organization has grown into a 50-person operation with five U.S. regional offices (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West) plus an Israel region. The core product suite is delivered primarily via telephone, online platforms, and mail-in kits, and includes The LINK Program (one-on-one confidential support with trained clinical social workers and a board-certified genetic counselor), the Ruth and Sidney Vine Peer Support Network (a 30,000+-member peer matching system), the Genetics for Life program, free support kits (Busy Box, Best Face Forward, Thriving Again, Treatment Care Kit), and disease-specific educational webinars. All services are free to participants.

The organization's business model is that of a grant- and donation-funded nonprofit, with no fees charged to beneficiaries. Revenue streams are diversified across individual donations (including a Legacy Circle for planned giving), family foundation grants (Gorlin, Clark, Spungen, Baran, Goldsmith, and others), federal government grants (two multi-year CDC grants plus a seat on the Federal Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women), and corporate sponsorships (Genentech, Merck, Eisai, GSK, Seagen, Amgen, Cedars-Sinai, with sponsorships typically bound to specific programs). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with signature annual events (Tristate Benefits Summer Barbecues, West Coast Dash 5K/10K, Mah Jongg tournaments, Pies for Prevention, Pink Day, Teal and Pink Shabbat), 150-campus outreach via the Beatrice Milberg Campus Program, and synagogue, Jewish camp, and B'nai Mitzvah partnership channels. The organization reports serving 270,000+ women, men, families, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and students annually across all 50 states, plus Israel, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and has earned a 4-star Charity Navigator rating and Better Business Bureau accreditation.

Name

Sharsheret

Legal name

Sharsheret

Website

https://sharsheret.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sharsheret is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free, culturally-relevant breast and ovarian cancer support — including peer matching, genetic counseling, and clinical social work — to Jewish women and families across all 50 states and Israel, funded by donations, foundation and federal grants, and corporate sponsorships.

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

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Peer support programs
• Genetic counseling services
• Nonprofit health services
• Community health outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Teaneck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support Sharsheret's programs. The organization maintains a Legacy Circle for planned giving and accepts e-cards, commemorative donations, and tribute gifts.
2. Foundation and Family Foundation Grants: Supported by family foundations including the Gorlin Family Foundation, The Clark Family, and others for general operating and program support.
3. Federal Government Grants: The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded two multi-year grants. The organization participates in research studies and evaluations in partnership with federal agencies and major cancer centers.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support events, programs, and initiatives. Sponsors include Genentech, Cedars-Sinai, Merck, Eisai, GSK, Seagen, Amgen, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sharsheret is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, culturally-relevant, personalized support to Jewish women and families facing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and hereditary cancer risk. Its offerings center on one-on-one clinical and psychosocial support through The LINK Program, peer mentoring via the Ruth and Sidney Vine Peer Support Network, genetic counseling, free physical support kits, financial subsidies, educational webinars, and campus/community outreach programs. All programs and services are provided at no cost to participants.

Product overview

Sharsheret offers a comprehensive suite of culturally-relevant support programs for Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. The organization operates as a unified platform of interconnected services centered around The LINK Program for one-on-one clinical support, The Ruth and Sidney Vine Peer Support Network for peer mentoring, and the Genetics Program for hereditary cancer counseling. These core offerings are supplemented by financial assistance programs (Best Face Forward and Best Face Forward 2.0 providing makeup kits and subsidies for wigs, scalp cooling, and 3D micropigmentation), parenting support (Busy Box for families with children), young adult support (YAD: Young Adult Caring Corner with buddy system), educational programming (Health Care Symposia/Webinars, Sharsheret in the Kitchen nutrition education), campus outreach (The Beatrice Milberg Campus Program reaching 32,000+ students annually), and specialized resources including The Waiting Room support, Treatment Care Kit, Thriving Again survivorship kit, and Financial Wellness Toolkit. All programs are accessible nationally via phone, email, and virtual platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The LINK Program Individualized support connecting callers with trained mental health professionals and genetic counselors for confidential psychosocial support, cancer journey guidance, and treatment decision assistance. Free of charge to women, men, and families nationwide.
• Ruth and Sidney Vine Peer Support Network Peer-to-peer support connecting women newly diagnosed or at high risk of breast or ovarian cancer with mentors who share similar diagnoses, life stages, and experiences. Includes matching for healthcare team selection. Enrolls more than 30,000 women.
• Genetics for Life (Genetics Program) Genetic counseling services connecting individuals with a board-certified genetic counselor to discuss family history, cancer risk, and hereditary cancer implications through one-on-one conversations. Includes men's genetics education.
• Best Face Forward Free makeup kit program for women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, including products for all skin tones, application instructions, and tips for managing hair loss and skin changes.
• Best Face Forward 2.0 (Financial Assistance) Need-based financial subsidies for wigs (cranial prostheses), scalp cooling (cold caps), and 3D micropigmentation of the nipple and areola for eligible women facing breast cancer.
• Busy Box Free support kit for parents with young children facing breast or ovarian cancer, containing resource materials, age-appropriate toys, and games to help occupy children during treatment appointments.
• YAD: Young Adult Caring Corner Peer support program for young adults aged 18-25 who are supporting a loved one with cancer, featuring a buddy system matching young adults with similar experiences. Dedicated by Joy and Michael Goldsmith Family.
• Health Care and Educational Symposia (Webinars) National webinars addressing unique issues facing Jewish women with breast and ovarian cancer, including topics like talking to children about cancer, genetics, and survivorship. Recordings and transcripts available on demand.
• The Beatrice Milberg Campus Program Campus education and awareness initiative reaching more than 32,000 students annually across 150 campuses, coordinating breast and ovarian cancer awareness, genetics education, and leadership programs for middle school, high school, and college students.
• The Waiting Room Support program and resources for individuals waiting for medical results, experiencing scanxiety after treatment, or supporting loved ones through uncertainty, including coping strategies and meditation resources.
• Sharsheret in the Kitchen Nutrition education program featuring virtual cooking demonstrations with kosher recipes and social media influencers, plus a 6-week Beller Nutrition Masterclass for cancer survivors. Funded by the Max and Anna Baran, Ben and Sarah Baran, and Milton Baran Endowment Fund.
• Spungen Foundation Family Focus Caregiver support program providing free information packets, resources, and guidance for family members and friends supporting women with breast or ovarian cancer. Funded by The Spungen Foundation.
• Thriving Again Kit Healthy living toolkit for cancer survivorship containing resources and tools to support long-term health and wellness after active treatment.
• Treatment Care Kit Practical resources and supportive essentials to help navigate cancer treatment and manage side effects.
• Financial Wellness Toolkit Resources, tips, and information to help women manage finances and navigate insurance during and after cancer treatment.
• Virtual Programs Online community programming including virtual support groups, music and movement sessions, and creative art experiences for women in treatment or survivorship.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 120,000 women, families, healthcare professionals, community leaders and students from all 50 states since inception
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CDC awarded Sharsheret two multi-year grants to develop culturally-relevant breast cancer support programs. Sharsheret is recognized as the model for culturally-relevant breast cancer support and was appointed a seat on the Federal Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women under CDC auspices.
• Georgetown Lombardi Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSharsheret participates in psychosocial research studies and evaluations in partnership with Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. The organization is also engaged in a comprehensive service evaluation with its national evaluation partner at Georgetown.
• GenentechcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGenentech supports the Ruth and Sidney Vine Peer Support Network, providing peer-to-peer cancer support for women at high risk or diagnosed with breast cancer or ovarian cancer.
• Cedars-Sinai Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCedars-Sinai is a key supporter of the Sharsheret in the Kitchen nutrition program and co-sponsors the annual LA Blood Drive. Cedars-Sinai is listed as a program sponsor for Sharsheret's virtual programming.
• Max and Anna Baran, Ben and Sarah Baran, and Milton Baran Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los AngelescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary funder of the Sharsheret in the Kitchen Nutrition Education Program and men's genetics education resources.
• EisaiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEisai is listed as a sponsor for Sharsheret's virtual programming.
• GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGSK is listed as a sponsor for Sharsheret's virtual programming.
• MerckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMerck is a sponsor for The Waiting Room program, supporting resources for those waiting for results, scanxiety, and anxiety about cancer diagnoses.
• SeagenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeagen is listed as a sponsor for Sharsheret's virtual programming.
• AmgenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmgen supports the BRCA/Genetics program as a sponsor.
• The Spungen FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Spungen Foundation funds the Family Focus Program providing free caregiver information packets and resources for families supporting loved ones with breast cancer.
• Alpha Epsilon Phi SororitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner for the campus program. Sharsheret coordinates with Alpha Epsilon Phi on breast cancer and ovarian cancer awareness and education initiatives for college students.
• Chabad on CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner for campus outreach. Sharsheret works with Chabad on Campus to educate Jewish college students about genetics and breast/ovarian cancer impact in the Jewish community.
• Ambry GeneticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmbry Genetics is a sponsor of the Busy Box parenting program.
• Joy and Michael Goldsmith FamilycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe YAD: Young Adult Caring Corner program has been dedicated by Joy and Michael Goldsmith, supporting young adults (18-25) who have a loved one facing cancer.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bright Pink: National nonprofit focused on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women, with emphasis on hereditary risk. Comparable to Sharsheret in targeting young women at hereditary risk for breast/ovarian cancer and providing education/peer support, though without the Jewish-community cultural specialization.
• Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA): National nonprofit focused on ovarian cancer research, education, and patient support. Comparable to Sharsheret in addressing the ovarian cancer side of its mission, including peer support and survivor resources, though OCRA's scope is broader and not culturally tailored.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National nonprofit providing trusted information, community, and support to people impacted by breast cancer. Comparable to Sharsheret in offering peer connections, educational programming, and culturally-relevant resources, though serving a broader demographic without the Jewish-community specialization.
• Young Survival Coalition: Nonprofit dedicated to young women diagnosed with breast cancer, offering peer mentoring, educational resources, and advocacy. Directly comparable to Sharsheret's core mission of supporting young women facing breast cancer, though it does not specialize in the Jewish-community cultural niche.
• FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered): National nonprofit focused on individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, and related cancers, including BRCA carriers. Directly comparable to Sharsheret in providing peer support, genetic counseling resources, and education to high-risk populations, though FORCE is broader in genetic-condition scope and not culturally specific.

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: Largest U.S. breast cancer nonprofit, funding research, community health, and direct support. Comparable as a major funder/operator in breast cancer patient services, though Komen's scale, scope, and corporate-sponsor base are far broader than Sharsheret's culturally-focused niche.
• American Cancer Society: National voluntary health organization covering all cancer types with research, patient support, and advocacy programs. Comparable as a broad-based cancer support and education provider, but operating at vastly larger scale than Sharsheret and without its cultural specialization.
• Cancer Support Community: National nonprofit providing social and emotional support, education, and hope to people affected by cancer. Comparable in offering support groups, educational programming, and caregiver resources, though serving a broader cancer population across in-person community centers.

Emerging players

• Stupid Cancer: Nonprofit addressing young adult cancer (typically 15–39) through advocacy, education, and peer support programs. Comparable to Sharsheret's YAD: Young Adult Caring Corner program in serving young adults affected by cancer, though not specific to breast/ovarian or the Jewish community.
• Triage Cancer: National nonprofit providing education and resources on the legal and financial aspects of cancer survivorship. Comparable to Sharsheret's Financial Wellness Toolkit and Best Face Forward 2.0 financial subsidies in addressing the practical/financial dimension of cancer care, though focused on education rather than direct financial aid.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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