Information, Referral and On-going Support
• 1,219 individuals received one-on-one long-term emotional support from trained volunteers
• 7,575 individuals received one-time listening support, information and resources
Hospital Visits
• 6,389 individuals were visited by CanCare volunteers at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, North Cypress Medical Center and Spring Branch Medical Center
Volunteers
• 72 volunteers graduated from CanCare’s 17-hour training
• 486 active CanCare volunteers
• 1,120 volunteers trained since CanCare’s founding in 1990
• 53 individuals served as office volunteers
Member Organizations
• 80 congregations are active in this ministry
• Two of these joined for the first time in 2007
• 115 congregations are represented by trained volunteers
• 17 business partners are active in CanCare
• Seven hospitals have active CanCare volunteers available for visitation
Other Educational and Outreach Events
• 73,608 reached through community education and support
• 132 attended volunteer continuing education events
• 163 speaking engagements and health fairs
Friends of CanCare
• 45% of CanCare’s total budget was raised by Friends of CanCare
• 14 members on Friends of CanCare Board
• 14 members on Friends Advisory Board
• 13 members on Young Friends of CanCare Board
• Eight events held to raise awareness and funds for CanCare's ministry

Major Services

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