Neighborhood Cancer Connection

What Neighborhood Cancer Connection does

Neighborhood Cancer Connection (NCC) is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1965 (originally as the Cancer Society of Greenville County, rebranded in early 2023) that provides free, integrative cancer support services to residents of Greenville County, South Carolina. The organization operates from a newly constructed 6,958-square-foot facility at 113 Mills Avenue, Greenville, SC, which opened in August 2024 following a $4.5 million Capital Campaign. NCC serves 1,000+ clients and families annually with over 4,000 services delivered at no cost, funded entirely through donations, grants, and community fundraising events.

NCC's service model is structured around four interconnected pillars: (1) Counseling Support Services, including licensed one-on-one counseling (LISW-CP and LPC-A staff) and multiple support groups for cancer patients, caregivers, and the bereaved; (2) Financial Aid, covering cancer-related prescriptions, household bills, transportation, and special-request stipends for Greenville County patients at or under 200% of the poverty level; (3) Nutrition and Disposable Items, investing $200,000+ annually in supplements such as Ensure and Glucerna plus hygiene and disposable supplies; and (4) Equipment & Accessories, providing durable medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, wigs, lymphedema garments, and home health items.

The organization is staffed by approximately 12 team members across executive, operational, wellness, and administrative functions, led by Executive Director Lisa Colby. Revenue is sourced from individual and corporate donations, foundation/government grants (notably the Greenville Health Authority Healthy Greenville Grant), and signature events including the biennial Hope Ball (which raised over $560,000 in 2026) and the annual Ladies Charity Golf Tournament. NCC operates a community-led go-to-market model driven by healthcare-provider referrals, word-of-mouth, volunteer networks, social media, and event-based community engagement, with all services provided free to clients regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Name

Neighborhood Cancer Connection

Legal name

Neighborhood Cancer Connection

Website

https://nccgreenville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Neighborhood Cancer Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 in Greenville, SC, providing free, integrative cancer support — counseling, financial aid, nutrition, and medical equipment — to 1,000+ patients and families annually across Greenville County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Community health support
• Financial aid assistance
• Cancer counseling services
• Nonprofit healthcare support

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations from the community, tax-deductible contributions as a certified 501c3 organization.
2. Fundraising Events: Major annual events including the Hope Ball (black-tie dinner and dance held biennially, raised over $560,000 in 2026) and Ladies Charity Golf Tournament (raised over $55,000).
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Program funding from Greenville Health Authority Healthy Greenville Grant for emotional support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Neighborhood Cancer Connection provides free, integrative cancer support services to cancer patients, survivors, and their families in Greenville County, South Carolina. Its core offerings span four pillars: counseling and mental health support (one-on-one and group sessions led by licensed professionals), financial aid (cancer-related prescriptions, household bills, transportation, and burial assistance for patients at or under 200% of poverty level), nutrition and disposable supplies (with $200,000+ invested annually), and durable medical equipment and accessories (wheelchairs, walkers, wigs, lymphedema garments, etc.).

Product overview

Neighborhood Cancer Connection is a non-profit cancer support organization (formerly Cancer Society of Greenville County, est. 1965) providing free, integrative services for cancer patients and their families in Greenville County, South Carolina. The organization operates as a unified community support model with four interconnected service pillars: Counseling Support Services (mental health support through licensed counselors and support groups), Financial Aid (prescription assistance, transportation, and household support for patients at or under 200% poverty level), Nutrition and Disposable Items Program (investing over $200,000 annually in nutritional supplements), and Equipment & Accessories (durable medical equipment, wigs, and medical supplies). All services are provided at no cost to clients. The organization serves 1,000+ clients and families with over 4,000 services annually, operating from a newly constructed 6,900-square-foot facility that opened in August 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Counseling Support Services Mental and emotional support services for cancer patients and their families, including cancer patient support groups, caregiver support groups, bereavement support groups, breast cancer support groups, and free one-on-one counseling. Services are led by licensed professionals including LISW-CP and LPC-A counselors such as Katie Bennett and Anna Galvin. Free to Greenville County clients.
• Financial Aid Financial assistance for Greenville County cancer patients living at or under 200% of the poverty level. Covers cancer-related prescription medications, household bills, transportation costs for treatment, and stipends for special requests including funeral expenses. Free to eligible clients.
• Nutrition and Disposable Items Program Provision of nutritional supplements (Ensure, Glucerna for diabetics, Carnation Instant Breakfast) and disposable supplies including adult pull-ups/diapers, bed pads, hygiene wipes, and gloves. The organization invests more than $200,000 annually to cover these costs for clients in need.
• Equipment & Accessories Provision of durable medical equipment and accessories including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, toilet and bath assist items, ostomy supplies, bedside tables, wigs, hats, turbans, lymphedema garments, breast prostheses, wound care products, hygiene products, and specialized home health equipment. Free to Greenville County clients in need.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 1,000+ clients and families with over 4,000 services every year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bon Secours St. Francis Health SystemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeacon of Hope sponsor for the 2026 Hope Ball fundraising event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CancerCare: National nonprofit providing free counseling, support groups, financial assistance, and education to cancer patients—directly comparable across NCC's counseling, financial aid, and educational service pillars.
• Cancer Support Community: National nonprofit operating a network of community-based centers providing free cancer support services including counseling, support groups, and education—directly analogous to NCC's holistic, in-person service model.
• Gilda's Club: Network of affiliate clubs (now part of Cancer Support Community) offering free emotional and social support to cancer patients and families in local clubhouse settings—matching NCC's community gathering model.
• Smith Center for Healing and the Arts: Community-based nonprofit providing integrative cancer support including counseling, support groups, nutrition, and arts-based healing programs—highly comparable to NCC's whole-person care approach.

Others

• Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition: Coalition of organizations helping cancer patients navigate financial assistance resources—adjacent ecosystem participant comparable in function to NCC's financial aid navigation pillar.

Broad incumbents

• Hope Lodge (American Cancer Society): ACS-operated free lodging and support program for cancer patients traveling for treatment—shares the free-service, hospitality-oriented model NCC applies through its new facility.
• American Cancer Society: Largest national cancer nonprofit offering patient support, lodging, transportation, and information services. Operates Hope Lodge program that competes for similar donor and volunteer pools in regional markets.
• Susan G. Komen (Local Affiliates): National breast cancer-focused nonprofit with local affiliates that fund community-based patient support including financial assistance—operating in the same Greenville-area donor ecosystem as NCC.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: National disease-specific nonprofit providing financial aid, support services, and patient education to blood cancer patients—comparable free-service model targeting an overlapping cancer patient population.

Emerging players

• Cleaning for a Reason: Smaller nonprofit providing free home cleaning services to cancer patients—illustrates a similar niche, free-service approach targeting cancer patients' non-medical needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CancerSocietyGC
• Instagraminstagram.com/neighborhoodcancerconnection
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neighborhood-cancer-connection

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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