Our mission is to raise awareness and fund for Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and usually deadly cancer, and to be a resource for those dealing with this cancer.

Heidi Rhea formed this organization to educate the local public about this deadly cancer that is now affecting so many young people.  Because it is so rare, it does not get the attention or research funds it needs.  It took Ms Rhea 6.5 years to meet anyone with her cancer.  Since she started talking about Bile Duct Cancer and sharing her story at Health Fairs she has found many local people with a connection to loved ones with this cancer.

A Rhea for Hope holds an annual traditonal family-friendly Octoberfest fundraiser in Covington to raise money for Bile Duct Cancer research and education.

Source: https://arheaofhopela.org/

The Hospice Foundation of the South is dedicated to providing resources for medical and emotional care of terminally ill patients and their families.

The Hospice House is a home designed to allow terminally ill who are in a preferred hospice program with the Hospice House a place to stay during their final days with no cost incurred.  Caregivers are in the home 24 hours per day to provide care for the residents.  Family members are encouraged to visit their loved ones.

Source: https://thehospicehouse.org/about-us-1

Northshore Food Bank provides food assistance to more than 400 individuals and families each week who live at or below the 130% federal poverty guidelines and have found themselves in need within our community. After qualifying for assistance, an individual can receive a minimum of 35 lbs. of food once each month and families can receive a minimum of 70 lbs. of food each month. Depending on donations, recipients may also receive what we call a “lagniappe” box. A lagniappe box may be filled with breads, pastries, dairy products, fresh produce, or frozen foods.

The Food Bank is supported by local food drives held by individuals, schools, civic organizations and businesses, as well as monetary donations and Second Harvest donations. You can learn more about hosting a food drive here.

The Food Bank is managed and operated by a handful of employees and hundreds of loyal and dedicated volunteers who serve in various roles such as: sorting, packing and distributing food to recipients; providing pick-ups for food donations; providing office support; and assisting with special events and food drives throughout the year.

https://northshorefoodbank.org/food-bank

The Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation provides a haven for women and older girls to experience inner work for personal growth and spiritual exploration and to be supported by other women in both professional and peer relationships and by the space itself, both indoor and out.

Source: https://www.womenscenterforhealing.org/the-vision.html