Mission

The Women's Cancer Resource Center works to empower women with cancer to be active and informed consumers and survivors; to provide community for women with cancer and their supporters; to educate the general community about cancer; and to be actively involved in the struggle for a life-affirming, cancer-free society.

Issues

Cancer, Education, Toxics Prevention and Outreach

Activities

Peer Counseling, Information Services, Legal Advice, Health Care Advocacy, Environmental Health, Therapy and Support Services

Programs/
Projects

In focusing on environmental health and justice, WCRC participates in and helps organize the Toxic Links Coalition (TLC), to educate about and fight against cancer through an annual cancer industry tour. WCRC was also involved in the recent closure of the IES medical waster incinerator in Oakland.

Constitutency

Women, Multi-Ethnic, Urban, Low-Income

Geographical Focus

Regional

Staff

9

Volunteers

120

Publications

Mailed newsletter three times a year

Annuual Budget

$500,000 - $1,000,000

Year Founded

1986