Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry

What Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry does

Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (legally Ribbon of Hope, Inc.) headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, delivering free non-medical support services to adult cancer patients, caregivers, and families across Elkhart County and the broader Michiana region of northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. Founded in 2005 (with firmographic records indicating 1999) and affiliated with Crossroads Church, the organization has cumulatively assisted more than 2,000 cancer patients and currently serves approximately 700 adult patients annually. Core services include encouragement cards, phone calls, hospital and home visits, transportation to medical appointments, light household assistance, spiritual encouragement, bereavement care, child/youth support, a patient emergency fund, and a holiday adopt-a-family program. Patient intake is driven by healthcare provider and community referrals via an online form, supported by word-of-mouth in the local community.

The organization operates with a small paid staff of approximately four people (Executive Director Loretta McGuire, a Program Coordinator, an Office Administrator, and a Program Assistant) plus a volunteer network, governed by a Board of Directors drawn from local business and faith community representatives. Revenue is generated through three streams: general and monthly recurring donations (suggested tiers from $25 to $500), community fundraising events such as the annual Paws for Hope dog event and the Rumble N Remission Car Show (with sponsorship packages ranging from $250 to $1,500), and fee-based ICISF-certified Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training courses priced at $250 per participant. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on direct in-person contact, phone/mail outreach, and a basic WordPress website with a referral form. The organization has no disclosed revenue, no venture or institutional backing, and limited geographic ambition beyond the existing Michiana service area.

Name

Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry

Legal name

Ribbon of Hope, Inc.

Website

https://ribbonofhope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ribbon of Hope is a faith-based nonprofit in Elkhart, Indiana, providing free non-medical cancer support services to approximately 700 adult patients annually across Elkhart County and the Michiana region, funded by donations, community fundraising events, and CISM training fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Patient Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Family Aftercare) (HSABAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Cancer patient support
• Nonprofit ministry services
• Crisis intervention training
• Bereavement care services
• Community health support

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: General donations from individuals, businesses, and community members supporting the free cancer support services. Monthly giving option available.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from community events such as Paws for Hope, including sponsorship packages ($250-$1,500), dog vendor booth fees ($50), and dog registration fees ($20).
3. CISM Training: Professional crisis intervention training courses offered to professionals and volunteers. $250 per participant for 2-day ICISF certified courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ribbon of Hope provides free, non-medical emotional, spiritual, and practical support services to adult cancer patients, their caregivers, and families throughout Elkhart County and the Michiana region of Northern Indiana. Services include monthly encouragement notes/cards, phone calls, hospital and home visits, transportation to medical appointments, light household assistance, prayers and spiritual encouragement, bereavement and grief support, caregiver support groups, and a child/youth support program for families. The organization is an affiliate of Crossroads Church and offers these services free of charge regardless of patient demographics.

Product overview

Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry is a faith-based nonprofit offering a portfolio of free non-medical support services for adult cancer patients, caregivers, and families in the Elkhart County/Michiana area. The organization provides personalized emotional, spiritual, and practical support including encouragement notes, hospital visits, transportation assistance, bereavement care, and children's programs. The organization generates revenue and awareness through CISM Training (ICISF-certified crisis intervention courses), Paws for Hope dog fundraising events, and Rumble N Remission car shows, with donations supporting the patient support mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Paws for Hope: Annual community fundraising event featuring dog-related activities to raise funds for Ribbon of Hope's free cancer support services. Includes dog show competitions, vendor booths, and sponsorship packages.
• Rumble N Remission Car Show
• CISM Training

Products and services

• Cancer Patient Support Services Free non-medical support services for adult cancer patients and their families in Elkhart County and the Michiana region, including monthly encouragement notes/cards, phone calls, hospital and home visits, occasional meal preparation, light household assistance, non-medical respite care, transportation to medical appointments, prayers and spiritual encouragement, bereavement care, cancer resource information, and a child/youth support program. Services are provided at no charge regardless of demographics.
• CISM Training ICISF-certified Critical Incident Stress Management training courses taught by certified instructor Loretta McGuire, including 'Assisting Individuals in Crisis' and 'Group Crisis Intervention'. Delivered as 2-day in-person sessions with workbooks; participants earn ICISF Certificates of Completion with General Continuing Education Units. Targeted at emergency responders, healthcare workers, educators, community leaders, military, spiritual care providers, and employee assistance staff. $250 registration fee per participant.
• Paws for Hope Event

Quantifiable outcome

• Served approximately 700 adult patients per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered top dog sponsor, minor and core.

• Goshen Center for Cancer Caretop dog sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Top Dog Sponsor for the Paws for Hope 2026 event. Goshen Center for Cancer Care is a cancer treatment facility that supports Ribbon of Hope's fundraising efforts to ensure free cancer support services continue.
• Kasten's Dog TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDog training partner providing training and obedience tips during the Paws for Hope event. Contributes expertise to community event focused on fundraising for cancer support services.
• Top Notch Service DogsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting 'Understanding the Roles of Support Dogs' educational component at Paws for Hope event. Contributes to community education around service animals.
• Crossroads ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRibbon of Hope is an affiliate of Crossroads Church, providing the faith-based foundation and Christian ministry connection for the organization's mission to offer encouragement, support, hope, and prayer through Jesus Christ to those walking with cancer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: Large national nonprofit with broad cancer support programming including patient lodging, transportation, and 24/7 helpline; offers overlapping services but at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: National blood cancer nonprofit offering patient support, education, and financial assistance; comparable in patient-services mission but disease-specific and much larger in scope.
• Susan G. Komen: Major breast cancer nonprofit providing patient navigation, financial assistance, and emotional support services; a broad incumbent in the cancer support space with comparable patient-services orientation.
• Livestrong Foundation: National cancer support nonprofit providing navigation, fertility preservation resources, and survivor support; broader incumbent with overlapping patient-services mission.

Regional players

• Chai Lifeline: Faith-based nonprofit providing free non-medical support services to seriously ill children and their families; comparable faith-based, free-service model but pediatric and Jewish-community-focused rather than adult/Christian.
• Hope Lodge (American Cancer Society): Free lodging and supportive services for cancer patients traveling for treatment; relevant peer in the free, non-clinical cancer support category though focused on accommodation rather than emotional/spiritual care.

Direct peers

• Cancer Support Community: National nonprofit providing free emotional and social support to cancer patients and families; operates a network of community-based centers with a comparable mission to Ribbon of Hope's local support model.
• Gilda's Club: Network of clubhouses offering free social and emotional support to people living with cancer and their families; closest direct comparable in terms of community-based, non-medical cancer support services.
• CancerCare: National nonprofit providing free professional support services including counseling, support groups, and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer; closely comparable in non-medical patient support offerings.

Others

• Center for Crisis Prevention & Human Services (CCP): Provider of crisis intervention and CISM-style training courses including Assisting Individuals in Crisis; a competitor/adjacent in the CISM training product line Ribbon of Hope offers, though serving a broader audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RibbonOfHope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ribbon-of-hope-cancer-care-ministry

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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