Womencare, P.C.

What Womencare, P.C. does

Womencare, P.C. (operating as WomenCARE) is a nonprofit cancer support organization and a program of the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Soquel, California, with a second office in Watsonville. It provides cancer advocacy, emotional and practical support, peer mentorship, and educational resources to women with any type of cancer, at any stage from diagnosis through end of life, as well as to their families, friends, and healthcare practitioners. All services are delivered free of charge.

The organization's core offerings include weekly support groups (general Cancer Support, ARM-in-ARM for advanced/recurrent/metastatic cancer, a Spanish-speaking group, and a Post-Treatment group), healing circle workshops (Soul Collage, Laughter Yoga, Zentangle, Meditation, Writing Circle, Complementary Treatment Forum), one-on-one peer mentorship through the Sisters Offering Support (SOS) program, practical support (volunteer-driven transportation, errands, meals, childcare), the Entre Nosotras program serving Spanish-speaking women, and resources including a lending library, resource database, and legal services (simple wills and durable power of attorney).

The business model is donation-funded: WomenCARE survives on charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and community fundraisers, supplemented by significant in-kind volunteer labor from certified bodywork practitioners, licensed body care providers, office assistants, and trained survivor-mentors. The paid staff is small (1–10 employees) led by a Program Director, Client & Volunteer Services Coordinator, and a Program Coordinator for Entre Nosotras. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on healthcare provider referrals, peer word-of-mouth, social media (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, and community events such as the annual Reno to the Redwoods virtual fitness fundraiser. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization does not charge fees and does not operate as a venture-backed or investor-owned entity.

Name

Womencare, P.C.

Legal name

WomenCARE

Website

https://womencaresantacruz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Womencare, P.C. (WomenCARE) is a Soquel, California-based nonprofit program of the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast that provides free cancer support services — including support groups, healing workshops, peer mentorship, and the Entre Nosotras Spanish-language program — to women with cancer and their families across Santa Cruz County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Soquel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: WomenCARE relies on donations from individuals, foundations, and organizations to fund its free services. The organization states it survives and thrives through generous donations of time, talent, and funding. Donations are accepted through their website and the organization participates in fundraising events.
2. Volunteer Services (In-kind): The organization receives significant in-kind contributions from volunteers including certified bodywork practitioners, licensed body care providers, office assistants, practical support helpers, support group facilitators, and speakers. These volunteer hours enable the delivery of free services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WomenCARE is a nonprofit cancer support program of the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast that delivers free cancer advocacy, peer support, weekly support groups, healing workshops, and practical assistance (transportation, errands) to women with any type of cancer and their families across Santa Cruz County, California. The organization operates distinct programs including the Spanish-language Entre Nosotras initiative and the Sisters Offering Support (SOS) one-on-one peer mentorship program.

Product overview

WomenCARE is a nonprofit cancer support organization and program of the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast. It provides peer support, support groups, healing workshops, practical assistance, and advocacy services for women with any type of cancer and their families. The core offerings include Support Groups (ARM-in-ARM, Spanish-speaking, Post-Treatment), Healing Circle Workshops (Soul Collage, Laughter Yoga, Zentangle, Meditation, Writing Circle), Practical Support (transportation, errands), Sisters Offering Support (peer mentorship), Entre Nosotras (Spanish-language services), and Resources (lending library, legal aid, phone support).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Entre Nosotras: Free assistance program for Spanish-speaking women who have been diagnosed with cancer, including networking with healthcare professionals, direct contact with newly diagnosed women, referrals to social services, and support groups in Spanish.

Products and services

• Support Groups Weekly support groups including a general Cancer Support group, ARM-in-ARM for women with advanced, recurrent, or metastatic cancer, a Spanish-speaking group, and a Post-Treatment group (pre-registration required). Designed for women with cancer at any stage of their journey.
• Healing Circle Workshops Workshops including Soul Collage, Laughter Yoga, Zentangle, Complementary Treatment Forum, Meditation, and Writing Circle that help women process their cancer experience through creative, reflective, and body-based practices.
• Practical Support Volunteer-driven day-to-day assistance during cancer treatment, including driving women to medical appointments and running errands such as meals, child care, transportation, and light housekeeping for women receiving treatment.
• Sisters Offering Support (SOS) One-on-one peer support program that matches newly diagnosed women with trained cancer survivors who have been through standard Western, complementary, or both types of treatment, providing knowledge and emotional strength.
• Entre Nosotras Free assistance program for Spanish-speaking women diagnosed with cancer, including networking with healthcare professionals, direct contact through phone calls and home visits, social service referrals, and Spanish-language support groups. Operates from a separate Watsonville, CA office.
• WomenCARE Resources Resource services including a lending library, resource database, legal services for women with cancer (simple wills and durable power of attorney), and phone support during office hours where volunteers listen, answer questions, and explain services.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Gilda's Club: Network of clubhouses offering free emotional and social support, support groups, workshops, and educational lectures for people with cancer and their families. Closely matches WomenCARE's free, community-based, support-group-led model.
• Nueva Vida: Latina-focused nonprofit supporting Latinas with cancer through patient navigation, peer support, support groups, and culturally appropriate education. Closest functional analog to WomenCARE's Entre Nosotras program serving Spanish-speaking cancer patients.
• Sharsheret: National nonprofit providing peer support, educational resources, and culturally relevant programming for Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer. Comparable to WomenCARE in providing community-specific peer support and culturally tailored cancer services.
• Cancer Support Community: Global nonprofit providing free psychosocial support, support groups, educational workshops, and resources for people impacted by cancer. Operates at significantly greater scale but mirrors WomenCARE's holistic, non-clinical support philosophy.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National nonprofit providing support groups, peer mentoring, educational resources, and a helpline specifically for women affected by breast cancer. Most directly comparable to WomenCARE in mission (women's cancer support) and service mix (peer connection, groups, education).
• Look Good Feel Better: Free program helping women with cancer manage appearance-related side effects through workshops and self-care resources. Comparable to WomenCARE's healing workshops (body care, bodywork) targeting women in active treatment.

Emerging players

• Bright Pink: National nonprofit focused on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women, offering education and peer support. Adjacent to WomenCARE's educational and supportive mission, with an emphasis on risk reduction.
• Young Survival Coalition: Nonprofit focused specifically on young women diagnosed with breast cancer, offering peer support, resources, and advocacy. Overlaps with WomenCARE's post-treatment and survivor populations but concentrates on a younger demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: The largest breast cancer-focused nonprofit, funding research, community health programs, and direct support services globally. Operates far above WomenCARE's scale but overlaps in delivering direct support to women facing breast cancer.
• American Cancer Society: The largest U.S. cancer nonprofit, providing patient services, support programs (e.g., Road To Recovery transportation), and research funding. Comparable in mission breadth but vastly larger scale; WomenCARE's practical support (transportation) echoes ACS offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenCARE
• Instagraminstagram.com/womencare.santacruz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womencare

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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