Cancer Support Community Arizona

What Cancer Support Community Arizona does

Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 that provides free psychosocial support services to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families across Arizona. Headquartered in Phoenix with a second location in Flagstaff (Northern Arizona), the organization delivers more than 100 free programs each month spanning diagnosis-specific and general support groups, counseling, educational workshops, healthy lifestyle and arts activities (yoga, expressive arts, meditation, therapeutic writing), youth and family programming, Spanish-language services under Programa Latino, and prevention programs including free at-home colorectal cancer screening kits.

The organization operates a web-based participant portal (www2.cscaz.org/Portal) integrated with on-demand video libraries and event calendars that enables hybrid in-person and virtual program delivery statewide. Its technology stack is conventional — a third-party events/registration platform (GnosisHosting), a participant portal, a Bonfire merchandise storefront, and standard social media and email channels — with no disclosed proprietary AI or data systems. CSCAZ is affiliated with the national Cancer Support Community network, which provides access to evidence-based programming frameworks and brand recognition. The organization also partners with Maricopa County Public Health, NAU/UA Native American Cancer Prevention Teams, and EBeauty Community for Cancer Care to extend service scope.

CSCAZ is entirely donor-funded and charges no fees to participants. Revenue is generated from at least seven distinct streams: individual donations, foundation and corporate grants, Arizona Charitable Tax Credit contributions (Qualifying Charitable Organization code 20821), event fundraising (Annual Walk of Hope), special Arizona license plate sales, planned giving through the Legacy of Hope Society, and workplace giving. Less than 1% of revenue comes from federal or state partnerships. The organization is led by CEO Kristen Genovese (appointed March 2026), COO Kyle Jones, Chief Mission Officer Annet Ruiter, and Executive Director of Northern Arizona Cindy Payne, supported by 11–50 employees, a broader volunteer base, and a Board of Directors.

Name

Cancer Support Community Arizona

Legal name

Cancer Support Community Arizona

Website

https://cscaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cancer Support Community Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers over 100 free psychosocial support programs monthly to 2,000+ cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families across Arizona through in-person and virtual channels in Phoenix and Flagstaff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Cancer Support Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Psychosocial oncology support
• Nonprofit health programs
• Cancer caregiver support
• Cancer education workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Donations from individual supporters contributing to fund free cancer support programs
2. Foundation and Corporate Donations: Grants and charitable contributions from foundations and corporate sponsors supporting program operations
3. Arizona Charitable Tax Credit: State tax credit program allowing Arizona taxpayers to direct a portion of their tax liability to the organization
4. Event Fundraising: Revenue from annual events including walks and galas that combine community building with fundraising
5. Special License Plate Sales: Sales of specialized Arizona license plates with proceeds supporting cancer support services
6. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Deferred giving vehicles including bequests and planned gifts from donors
7. Workplace Giving: Employee workplace giving programs enabling payroll deductions to support the organization

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cancer Support Community Arizona provides a comprehensive suite of free psychosocial support programs for individuals and families impacted by cancer across Arizona, including diagnosis-specific support groups, healthy lifestyle and arts therapies, youth and family programs, Latino Programs delivered in Spanish, educational workshops, social events, wig salon services, and free colorectal cancer screening kits. All services are provided at no cost and delivered through in-person locations in Phoenix and Flagstaff as well as via a web-based participant portal and on-demand video library.

Product overview

Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ) provides a comprehensive suite of free psychosocial support programs for individuals and families impacted by cancer across Arizona. The organization operates a participant portal system (www2.cscaz.org/Portal) that serves as the central hub for member registration, calendar management, and program access. The core program portfolio includes Support Groups (diagnosis-specific and general), Healthy Lifestyle & Arts Programs (yoga, expressive arts, therapeutic writing), Youth/Teen & Family Programs, Latino Programs delivered in Spanish, Educational Programs, Social Events, Wig Salon services, and Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits. Additional offerings include On-Demand Video Programming through an online library, the Cancer Experience Registry for research participation, and Merch for a Cause merchandise store. Services are provided at no charge through a combination of individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and Arizona Charitable Tax Credit donations. The organization serves both Central Arizona (Phoenix) and Northern Arizona (Flagstaff) with in-person programs, and offers virtual programming for statewide accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Programa Latino: Spanish-language cancer support programs and services for the Latino community in Arizona.
• Legacy of Hope Society

Products and services

• Participant Portal Web-based member portal for Cancer Support Community Arizona participants enabling self-service registration, program calendar access, group management, family information tracking, communication preferences, and donation processing.
• Support Groups Program Weekly and monthly free support groups for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones, including diagnosis-specific groups (Breast Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Pancreatic, Men's, Metastatic) and general cancer support groups.
• Healthy Lifestyle & Arts Programs Free therapeutic and wellness activities for cancer patients and caregivers, including yoga, Jin Shin Jyutsu, forest bathing, expressive arts, therapeutic writing, reiki, guided meditation, strength and balance exercises, and 15 Minutes of Movement sessions.
• Youth, Teen & Family Programs Free age-appropriate support and activities for children, teens, and families impacted by cancer, including Family Game Night, Homecoming Dance, and teen support groups such as Cookies & Community.
• Educational Programs Free educational seminars and workshops for cancer patients and families, including Newcomer Orientation, Rise & Recharge monthly events, Telehealth 101 workshops, and cancer-related educational sessions on living with cancer.
• Latino Programs (Programa Latino) Free Spanish-language cancer support programs for the Arizona Latino community, including support groups, Levántate y Recarga (Rise & Recharge), orientation sessions, recreational activities, chair yoga, and Yoga Nidra conducted entirely in Spanish.
• Social Events Free community-building activities for cancer patients, survivors, and families, including Book Club, Let's Toast Together/Brindemos Juntos, and Night of Hope/Noche de Esperanza ceremonies honoring those impacted by cancer.
• Wig Salon Free wig fitting and provision services for cancer patients experiencing hair loss due to treatment, delivered in partnership with EBeauty Community for Cancer Care at Phoenix and Flagstaff locations.
• Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits Free at-home colorectal cancer screening kits distributed to the Arizona community for early detection, with easy-to-use tests for hidden blood in stool and support services for follow-up care navigation.
• On-Demand Video Programming Free online video library providing pre-recorded program content including exercise classes, educational workshops, and wellness activities accessible 24/7 through the participant portal.
• Merch for a Cause Online merchandise store selling apparel, accessories, and everyday items including hoodies, water bottles, and totes, with proceeds supporting Cancer Support Community Arizona programs and operated through the Bonfire platform.
• Resource Navigation Services Free cancer resource navigation program connecting people impacted by cancer to financial and community resources, helping patients and families navigate barriers to care including transportation, medication costs, and support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 free programs delivered monthly to cancer patients and families

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• EBeauty Community for Cancer CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing wig salon services for cancer patients, addressing the practical and emotional needs of those experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment. This partnership enhances the holistic support services offered to patients.
• Maricopa County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative pilot program with Maricopa County Public Health to expand cancer support services to county residents, leveraging public health infrastructure and community health expertise.
• National Cancer Support CommunityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the national organization provides access to evidence-based program development, training, research, and brand recognition. CSCA is part of a larger network of cancer support organizations.
• NAU/UA Native American Cancer Prevention TeamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Northern Arizona University and University of Arizona research teams focused on cancer prevention in Native American communities, providing culturally tailored support programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Livestrong Foundation: National nonprofit historically focused on supporting cancer survivors through navigation, fertility resources, and education. Comparable in survivor-support mission but with significantly broader national brand recognition and program scale.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Large national nonprofit providing patient support, education, and research funding for blood cancers. Comparable in the patient-support service offering but serves a narrower disease subset and operates at national scale.
• American Cancer Society: The largest U.S. cancer nonprofit, operating across research, patient support, advocacy, and information. Competes for the same donor and corporate-sponsor dollars but operates at vastly greater scale and scope.

Emerging players

• 4th Angel Mentoring Program: Free peer-mentoring program that matches cancer patients and caregivers with trained survivor mentors. Operated within the Cleveland Clinic ecosystem but functions as a comparable free psychosocial support service.
• Stupid Cancer: Nonprofit focused specifically on young adults (15–39) affected by cancer, providing community, resources, and advocacy. Partial overlap with CSCAZ's youth and teen programs, but narrower demographic focus and digital-first delivery.
• Triage Cancer: National nonprofit providing education and resources on the legal, financial, and practical aspects of cancer survivorship. Comparable in its free education and resource-navigation mission but with a more specialized legal/financial focus.

Direct peers

• Imerman Angels: Nonprofit providing free one-on-one peer mentor matching for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors. Directly comparable as a free, peer-driven psychosocial support organization serving the same cancer-impacted populations.
• Cancer Support Community (National): The national parent network of which CSCAZ is an affiliate. Provides evidence-based programs, research, and the Cancer Experience Registry that CSCAZ also administers — making it the most direct functional and programmatic peer.
• CancerCare: National nonprofit offering free professional support services including counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance to people affected by cancer. Directly comparable to CSCAZ in mission, free-service model, and psychosocial support focus.
• Cancer Hope Network: Nonprofit offering free one-on-one peer support to cancer patients and caregivers via trained survivor volunteers. Closely mirrors CSCAZ's support-group and counseling model with a similarly modest geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cscarizona
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CancerSupportAZ
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSCArizona
• Instagraminstagram.com/cancersupportaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cancer-support-community-arizona

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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