Cancer Patient Services

What Cancer Patient Services does

Cancer Patient Services (CPS) is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1946 and headquartered at 1800 N. Blanchard St., Suite 120, Findlay, Ohio. CPS is described as the only local independent nonprofit agency providing direct assistance to cancer patients in Hancock County, Ohio. The organization serves individuals diagnosed with cancer who live or work in Hancock County, delivering all services free of charge regardless of income. Its core offering is an integrated, whole-person support model that bundles financial assistance; medical supplies and equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, padded seatbelt covers); nutritional supplements (Boost, Ensure); wig services; transportation/mileage reimbursement; individual counseling with licensed mental health professionals; patient navigation; caregiver and widows/widowers support; and a Healing Arts Program covering massage, Reiki, meditation, art therapy, music therapy, and horticulture.

Distribution occurs in-person at the Findlay office (Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM) and through home delivery of medical supplies, a channel instituted during COVID-19 and retained post-pandemic. CPS has no proprietary technology products, app, or API; service delivery is human-led and relationship-driven rather than platform-mediated. The organization's reach is bounded to a single Ohio county, with no evidence of geographic expansion plans.

The business model is charitable rather than commercial: CPS does not charge for services and discloses no revenue. Funding sources include United Way of Hancock County allocations, grants (e.g., Community Foundation of the Blanchard Valley, Blanchard Valley Center), individual and memorial donations, and third-party fundraising events organized by community members (Flock Walk, Chili Cook Off, Christmas in July, Holiday Gift Scavenger Hunt). Marketing and beneficiary acquisition occur through a CEO-authored blog, Instagram, email newsletters, community events, healthcare provider referrals (e.g., Dr. Cole), and partnerships with 14 co-located agencies at The Family Center.

Name

Cancer Patient Services

Legal name

Cancer Patient Services

Website

https://cancerpatientservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cancer Patient Services is a Findlay, Ohio-based nonprofit founded in 1946 that provides free financial, medical, emotional, and healing arts support to cancer patients and families in Hancock County, Ohio, funded by United Way, grants, and community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Patient Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Advocacy, Navigation & Access to Care (BPAGACAH)

Keywords

• Cancer patient support
• Medical equipment lending
• Nutritional supplement assistance
• Patient navigation services
• Community cancer support

Headquarters

HQ city

Findlay

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. Donations and Memorial Contributions: Funded by individual donors, memorial donations, and the generosity of community members. Donations support the direct provision of services to cancer patients and families.
2. United Way of Hancock County Funding: Partially funded by the United Way of Hancock County, which provides annual allocations to support nonprofit services in the community.
3. Grants: Funded through various grants from foundations and organizations that support cancer patient services and nonprofit social services.
4. Third-Party Fundraising Events: Fundraising activities organized by friends and community members on behalf of the organization, including events like the Flock Walk, Chili Cook Off, and other third-party fundraisers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cancer Patient Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Findlay, Ohio that provides free, direct support services to cancer patients and their families residing in Hancock County. Core offerings include financial assistance, loans of medical equipment and supplies, nutritional supplements, wigs, transportation assistance, counseling and patient navigation, support groups, and healing arts programs, all delivered at no cost to the patient.

Product overview

Cancer Patient Services offers a unified set of direct support services for cancer patients and their families in Hancock County. The organization provides financial assistance, medical supplies and equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, scooters), nutritional supplements (Boost, Ensure), wig services, individual counseling with licensed mental health professionals, patient navigation, transportation assistance, and a comprehensive Healing Arts Program. All services are provided free of charge to individuals diagnosed with cancer who live or work in Hancock County. The core offering is the integrated support model that addresses the whole person—not just the disease—through guidance, comfort, and services that help reduce stress and help clients cope during treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients Direct financial support provided at no cost to cancer patients and families in Hancock County to help offset costs associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Medical Equipment and Supply Loans Loans of medical equipment and supplies to cancer patients in Hancock County at no cost, supporting in-home care and treatment needs.
• Nutritional Supplement Assistance Distribution of nutritional supplements to cancer patients in Hancock County at no cost, addressing dietary needs during treatment.
• Wig Program Provision of wigs to cancer patients experiencing treatment-related hair loss, offered free of charge in Hancock County.
• Transportation Assistance Transportation support provided to cancer patients in Hancock County to help them access medical appointments and treatment.
• Patient Navigation and Counseling Counseling and patient navigation services provided at no cost to cancer patients and families in Hancock County, helping them access resources and cope with diagnosis.
• Healing Arts Programs Healing arts programs offered to cancer patients in Hancock County at no cost as part of a whole-person approach to cancer support.
• Support Groups Cancer support groups provided at no cost to patients and families in Hancock County, offering peer and community support.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~16 new families served each month
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Family Center (14 agencies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPS enjoys symbiotic, helpful relationships with the 14 agencies at The Family Center, creating a collaborative network of social service organizations in Findlay.
• The OASIS (OANO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization that collaborates with CPS on serving the Hancock County community.
• Findlay-Hancock County AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal alliance partnership for events like Holiday Gift Scavenger Hunt that raises awareness and funds for CPS.
• Downtown Findlay Ohio BusinessesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses in downtown Findlay participate in cause marketing campaigns such as Christmas in July, donating a portion of sales to Cancer Patient Services.
• University of FindlayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for the annual Flock Walk event, providing the Koehler Center campus for the 5K fun run and family walk.
• Local Healthcare ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare providers such as Dr. Cole refer newly diagnosed cancer patients to Cancer Patient Services for support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: The American Cancer Society is the largest US cancer nonprofit, funding research, patient lodging (Hope Lodge), transportation (Road to Recovery), and a 24/7 helpline. It overlaps with CPS on patient navigation and transportation assistance but operates at a vastly larger, more diversified scale.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: LLS is a major disease-specific cancer nonprofit providing financial assistance, patient navigation, peer support, and co-pay help for blood-cancer patients. It competes with CPS for donations and shares the patient-navigation-and-financial-aid model.
• Susan G. Komen: Susan G. Komen is a major breast-cancer-specific nonprofit providing financial assistance, patient navigation, and treatment support. It overlaps directly with the breast-cancer subset of CPS's served population.
• Livestrong Foundation:

Direct peers

• CancerCare: CancerCare is a national nonprofit providing free professional support services — counseling, financial assistance, support groups, and patient navigation — to anyone affected by cancer. It is the closest functional analog to Cancer Patient Services at a national scale, sharing the same mission and whole-person service mix.
• Cancer Support Community: Cancer Support Community delivers free counseling, support groups, educational workshops, and healthy-lifestyle programming to cancer patients and families through a network of local affiliates. It mirrors CPS's in-person counseling and healing-arts/wellness emphasis at a national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cancerpatientserviceshancockco
• Facebookfacebook.com/CPSHancock
• Xx.com/cpsfindlayoh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cancer-patient-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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