WomenCARE
WomenCARE offers a safe haven where women who are making the cancer journey will find mutual support, shared experience and open hearts. Groups led in Spanish.
SUPPORT AND SERVICES
Call WomenCARE at (831) 457-2273 for assistance with these services. Practical Support
* Transportation to/from medical appointments (local and bay area), meals, light house cleaning, occasional childcare, gardening assistance, and more. Phone Support
Information and Referral Phone Line
* Phone support and referrals to local and non-local cancer resources. Bodywork &
07/16/2024
Your time and compassion can make a profound difference in the lives of women with cancer. Join our team of dedicated volunteers today! https://fsa-cc.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/3421203
07/09/2024
A HUGE thank you to the Safeway Foundation for their ongoing, generous support of our cancer support services! Grants like this enable us to survive and thrive!
In the past year, your contributions have allowed us to provide 3,013 services to 223 women. We count on your gracious collaboration so that our clients can continue to rely on us to offer essential services that sustain their healing. To set up a recurring gift or make a one-time donations, please see link below. Thank you! 💞
06/11/2024
Thank you, team LUNAFEST Santa Cruz! And thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser by purchasing a ticket and/or donating to WomenCARE! We appreciate you ALL! 🎥💞
A huge THANK YOU ago everyone who bought a ticket AND to those who sponsored the WomenCARE Virtual Film Event Fundraiser. With your help we raised $11k!
We are appreciative of the filmmakers/Producers who also generously donated their films to us, including A New Color Edythe Boone, Mink! And Ice Mermaid with Melissa Kegler
Shout out to Lanai Financial Solutions our Presenting Sponsor
Along with….
Cafe Cruz, Ilkastyle, Kathy Ferraro Film Festival Marketing and Promotions, Bay Federal Credit Union, Shopper's Corner, Horsnyder Pharmacy & Medical Supply, Event Santa Cruz, Lesley Harris, MLM Print & Mail, Connie and Tom Wilson, Becky Slama, New Leaf Community Markets
If you want to make a donation to WomenCARE you can do so online
https://fsa-cc.org/womencare/
06/06/2024
Our partners at Dominican Hospital, Katz Cancer Center, are offering: Gentle Yoga Before, During and After Cancer Treatment (In-Person or Virtual-Live)
Gentle stretching, yoga and relaxation to help ease discomfort and improve overall sense of well-being. Adaptable to all physical abilities. Option for in-person at the Wellness Center or virtual-live to join class from the comfort of your home.
06/05/2024
You still have time to buy tickets and watch the films! Ends tomorrow (Weds) night. Thank you all for supporting WomenCARE !
WomenCARE Virtual Film Event Fundraiser Proudly Presented by Lanai Financial Solutions
05/30/2024
Streaming starts today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/906938075197?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ice Mermaid screens as part of .santacruz Virtual Film Fundraiser May 30-June 5th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womencare-virtual-film-event-fundraiser-tickets-906938075197
05/30/2024
Streaming starts today! Still time to get your tickets and support WomenCARE! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/906938075197?aff=oddtdtcreator
Screens Virtually supporting .santacruz may 30-June 5th
A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone is a joy-filled and heart-rending story about community, art and lives that matter. Spanning from Harlem to Berkeley and from Malcolm X to Eric Garner, Edy’s life inspires hope. But when the death of her nephew Eric Garner ignites a national outcry, everything she has worked for so tirelessly is at stake.
Join us now for A New Color which was generously shared with us by filmmaker Mo Morris
05/30/2024
Start streaming today!!
WomenCARE Fundraiser Films 2024 (formerly Lunafest) - 5/30-6/5 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
05/22/2024
We have volunteer opportunities via the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County. Join us to support women with any type of cancer in our community.
Transportation for Cancer Patients Because there are many ways a cancer diagnosis can impact a woman’s life on a daily basis, our wonderful family of volunteers offers a wide array of practical support to women undergoing treatments.Transportation volunteers provide practical support to women with cancer by giving rides to and from...
05/22/2024
We have volunteer opportunities via the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County. Join us to support women with any type of cancer in our community.
WomenCARE Office Support Volunteers are needed at our resource center. Help us create a safe haven where women with any type of cancer find mutual support, shared experiences and open hearts. Office volunteers suport staff by answering phones and greeting walk-in clients (women with a cancer diagnosis). Perform "get acquain...
05/22/2024
Get your tickets for this Virtual Film Fundraiser today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/906938075197?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us when ICE Mermaid screens as part of WomenCARE Virtual Film Event May 30-June 5th.
As soon as ice swimmer Melissa Kegler from Seattle has her first icy mile (~1.6 kilometers) under her belt, she’s already itching for more. She now wants to swim more than two kilometers in freezing cold water and set a new American record. Swimming in water below five degrees Celsius, without a wetsuit, is extremely physically demanding. Melissa has been training for this sporting challenge for years. She does not have a stereotypically athletic body, which is precisely why the record is all the more achievable for her than for many other athletes—despite all the struggles that her body shape inherently brings in our society. The film ICE MERMAID tells the story of her record-breaking attempt.
05/22/2024
Get your tickets for this virtual Film Fundraiser today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/906938075197?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ice Mermaid screens as part of .santacruz Virtual Film Fundraiser May 30-June 5th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womencare-virtual-film-event-fundraiser-tickets-906938075197
Virtual Film Festival Fundraiser for WomenCARE!
05/17/2024
Get your tickets today!
WomenCARE Virtual Film Event Fundraiser Proudly Presented by Lanai Financial Solutions
has begun! Start logging your miles today! This is a 3 month virtual challenge that you can do from anywhere and help raise funds for WomenCARE.
FIT………… GOOD………… GREAT!
04/08/2024
Safeway is raising funds in stores to support breast cancer research and treatment. Stop in your local Safeway to support the cause or donate online here:
Donate to Albertsons Companies Foundation Help support Albertsons Companies Foundation by donating or sharing with your friends.
03/13/2024
It's time once again for !
Reno to the Redwoods The Reno to the Redwoods is on Monday April 15, 2024 to Monday July 15, 2024. It includes the following events: 300 Mile Challenge Reno to the Redwoods (Santa Cruz) and 180 Mile Challenge Reno to the River (San Joaquin River in Stockton).
03/08/2024
Happy
💖 Love knows no boundaries, and neither does our support! 💖
This Valentine's Day, let's celebrate the power of love and the strength of our community. To all our incredible fighters, survivors, caregivers, volunteers and supporters: you are loved, you are valued, and you are not alone. Together, we're spreading hope, courage, and compassion. Happy Valentine's Day from WomenCARE 🌟
02/06/2024
The latest news, updates, and a farewell from WomenCARE. Please read and share!
Latest News and Updates from WomenCARE because I cannot wish for anyone a year where nothing hard happens, i wish you a year where you meet what is hard with softness. where you know softness is an impeccable strength. i wish you a heart like a neon sign that blinks: OPEN 24 HOURS. i wish you an advent calendar of a year— behind the do...
01/01/2024
There's still time to make your 2023 tax deductible donation to support women with cancer!
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Hours Left to Make Your End of Year Tax Deductible Donation to WomenCARE ❄️ The open hearts and free support offered by WomenCARE to women with cancer, including emotional support groups, practical services, and so much more, provide a respite from the storm. And a path to eventually dance in the rain. This past year, WomenCARE served 218 clients with 3206 specific support....
12/14/2023
If you could stand in someone else's shoes . . . hear what they hear. See what they see. Feel what they feel. Would you treat them differently?
Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care We're here when you need us — for every care in the world. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/Patient care is more than just healing -- it's building a connectio...
12/13/2023
Happy Holidays from WomenCARE! ❄️💞🎄
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Happy Holidays from WomenCARE ❄️ The open hearts and free support offered by WomenCARE to women with cancer, including emotional support groups, practical services, and so much more, provide a respite from the storm. And a path to eventually dance in the rain. This past year, WomenCARE served 218 clients with 3206 specific support....
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SUPPORT AND SERVICES
Call WomenCARE at (831) 457-2273 for assistance with these services.
Practical Support
* Transportation to/from medical appointments (local and bay area), meals, light house cleaning, occasional childcare, gardening assistance, and more.
Phone Support
Information and Referral Phone Line
* Phone support and referrals to local and non-local cancer resources.
Bodywork & Bodycare Services
* Massage, energy work, acupuncture, nutrition consultation, facials. Certified practitioners offer FREE sessions to WomenCARE clients.
WomenCARE Advocates
* Legal services to women with cancer in selected areas of law.
Lending and Reference Library
* Books and articles on cancer and women's health, located at the WomenCARE office.
Research Assistance
* Assistance in accessing the latest medical information on cancer topics.
WomenCARE Speaker's Bureau
* Trained speakers offer education and outreach to the community.
WomenCARE GROUPS
Emotional Support Groups:
Pre-registration required: 457-2273
ARM in ARM (Advanced/ Recurrent/Metastatic)
Meeting Time: Every Monday 12:30-2:00pm
Facilitator: Sally Jones & Shirley Marcus
Cancer Support Group:Open to newly diagnosed women throughout the course of their treatment and up to 3 months post-treatment.
Meeting Time: Every Tuesday, 12:30-2:00pm
Facilitator: Vickie Assunto & Deb Abbott
Entre Nosotras: Open to Spanish speaking women with all types of cancer from diagnosis through treatment and the healing process. Groups led in Spanish.
Meeting Time: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6-8pm
Location: 406 Main St. #211, Watsonville 95076
Facilitator: Chila Correa
HEALING CIRCLES
Complementary Treatment: Educational & collaborative group for women who want to learn/understand about the many complementary cancer treatments.
Meeting Time: 4th Saturday of the month 10:00-12:00pm
Rotating Facilitators
Mindfulness Meditation: Guided meditation & talk with a facilitator
Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, 11:00am - noon
Facilitator: Claire Schneeberger
Lymphedema Forum: Facilitated by Charlene Norquist, PT. Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month, 1:00-2:00pm at WomenCARE’s Soquel office.
Writing Circle: Open to the writer in each of us, this group allows for creative exploration in a supportive space right where you are. Each session is a surprise. Your creations are prompted by writing activities and the stories of your life—bring your notebook and invite your muse. Meets the 2nd Saturday of every month, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at WomenCARE’s Soquel office.
**Healing Circles Held at Alternative Locations:**
Art for Healing: Paint, draw, glitter, glue, cut, tear and use pastels, clay, natural and other materials to explore our deepest selves. No art experience necessary.
Meeting Time: 3rd Saturday of each month, 10:00-12:00pm
Location: Soquel Glen Mobile Home Park Clubhouse - 5470 Soquel Dr.
Facilitator: Wendy Traber
Qigong: Started for WomenCARE clients, the group will become an open, co-ed group in January 2019. The format will continue to support women with a cancer diagnosis. In this class you will learn specific tools for managing side-effects of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Cristo Rey Episcopal Church, 437 Rogers Ave. Watsonville.
Facilitator: Sarah Diaz-Bastin
Laughter Yoga: Join Carla Brown, certified Laughter Yoga instructor, to form you own laughter practice! Females who are a vital part of a client’s care team are also invited!
Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Inner Light Ministry – Fireside Room, 5630 Soquel Drive.
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