Facing cancer?
Find Your Community. Hope Connections offers FREE cancer support groups, mind-body classes, and educational programs for people with cancer and their loved ones.
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What to Expect
A welcoming place.
Join in at your own pace. You can share, ask questions, or simply listen - whatever feels right for you.
How to Get Started
Start with a Conversation
Complete our short form, and a Hope Connections team member will answer your questions and help you find the right programs.
Explore Our Programs
Programs that fit your needs.
Explore free support groups, mind-body classes, and educational programs offered online and in person.
Connect With Community
Meet People Who Understand
Build meaningful connections through programs, special events, and community celebrations.
FREE online and in-person programs for people with cancer, caregivers, survivors, and people grieving a loss.
A Community Built on Hope
Hope Connections brings people affected by cancer together to connect, learn, and care for their emotional and physical well-being.
Hear from people with cancer and caregivers about their experiences with Hope Connections.
Rex’s Story
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Irene’s Story
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Janelle’s Story
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Join Our Programs
See some examples of the programs we provide.
Support Groups
Caregivers – Thursday Afternoons
12:00 am to 1:00 pm
Stephanie Stern, LCSW-C
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Mind & Body Classes
Functional Fitness is all about exercises that helps you do the things you do every day—like lifting, bending, reaching, and walking—with more ease and confidence. We’ll use things like bodyweight, dumbbells, and bands to help build strength, balance, and flexibility. Great for all fitness levels, and perfect if you want to feel good and stay active.
This class is designed for cancer survivors. Healthy lifestyle and positive body image are part of the experience as participants are challenged to regain strength and mobility.
Education Programs
Learn practical, evidence-based nutrition strategies to support your health during and after cancer treatment.
This session will explore how everyday food choices can help manage treatment side effects, promote recovery, maintain strength and energy, and support long-term
wellness.
Discover how creative expression can support emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and foster resilience throughout the cancer journey.
This interactive session will explore simple expressive arts practices that can help participants process emotions, find meaning, and cultivate connection, hope, and healing.
We hope you will join us.
Special Activities
What you will experience:
A curated collection of seasonal fashion gems.
Delicious refreshments to enjoy while you shop.
Unbelievable prices on everything you’ll love.
Join us for one of our favorite community gatherings of the year! Our Participant Get Together + Cookout is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow participants, enjoy a delicious lunch, and spend time together outside of our regular programs.
Bring one guest to join you, and don’t forget to visit our Hope Chest Boutique Savvy Saturday Shopping Spree, where you’ll find stylish treasures while supporting Hope Connections’ mission. We hope you’ll join us for this fun afternoon!
Click here for event details and to RSVP.
Partners and Sponsorships
These caring individuals and businesses provide us with vital support. We work hard to make participation a valuable and enjoyable experience!
Resources for Medical Professionals
We are here to help you treat the whole patient! We supplement clinical treatment with a range of programs, all offered free of charge.