MISSION
To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. All our programs and services are offered free of charge to individuals facing cancer, including their families and friends.

HISTORY
In 1982, Harold and Harriet Benjamin transformed the way our culture faces cancer. Harriet, a cancer survivor herself, sought to create an organization that would provide social and emotional support to not only cancer patients, but also to families, friends, and caregivers. The Benjamins strongly encouraged psychosocial care because they believed in a strong correlation between emotional and physical well-being. Thus, the first walk-in community facility of its kind, The Wellness Community (TWC), was founded in Santa Monica, CA as an outlet for those suffering from cancer to receive appropriate support.

Non Profit

Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley

Patricia Ostiller

Rachimah Rae Magnuson

The Group Facilitators Team at Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley is dedicated to providing emotional and social support to individuals impacted by cancer. Comprising professionals such as licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), and associate marriage and family therapists (AMFTs), the team leads support groups designed to empower cancer patients, their families, and friends through shared experiences and expert guidance. Their goal is to foster a sense of community and resilience, ensuring that no one faces cancer alone.

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