Breast Cancer Emergency Fund provides emergency financial assistance to people who are in treatment for breast cancer and are too sick to work.

Description:
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF) provides short-term emergency financial assistance to low-income San Franciscans battling breast cancer. Founded in April 2001, BCEF is modeled on AIDS Emergency Fund, a community-based organization serving people with HIV/AIDS since 1982. Many people with breast cancer have no health insurance and are unable to work during their illness or treatment, adding a huge financial toll to an already difficult struggle. BCEF helps clients avoid eviction or utility shut-off, improve the quality of their lives and maintain stable housing during their illness. Assistance from BCEF lessens the emotional toll of unpaid bills and helps clients focus on their health and families. BCEF also makes referrals to agencies that can provide longer-term help with practical and emotional support and other vital services.

Breast Cancer Emergency Fund and AIDS Emergency Fund share office space, staff and other administrative expenses to keep overhead costs low and maximizes resources for clients in need.

Contact people:

P Tyrone Smith, Communications Director, (phone), (email) Joanie Juster, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Mike Smith, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (415) 558-6999 x4
Office fax number: (415) 558-6990

Address:

965 Mission Street Ste630 San Francisco, CA 94103 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.bcef-sf.org

Directions:

We are located South of Market on Mission between 5th and 6th Streets.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Powell,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No