Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee - Cancer Support

AKA:

Spanish language cancer support groups; Gilda's Club of Nashville

Description:

Offers evidence-based cancer support to all people impacted by cancer, including family members and friends of those diagnosed at no cost. The agency's aim is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.

Hours:

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

Intake Process:

Call or visit the website to learn about and sign up for programs. Walk-Ins are welcome. New Member Orientation sessions are encouraged but not mandatory for most participation.

New members:
- First, make reservation to attend new member meeting
- Next, meet with clinician to discuss involvement in the club and to create Customized Membership Plan

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Men, women, and children with cancer, as well as their families and friends.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

February 18, 2024

Wishlist:

Gift Cards: Kroger, Publix and Walmart, to purchase ingredients for cooking classes; Michaels, Joann's and Hobby Lobby, to purchase art class supplies; Restaurant gift cards, to offset costs related to dinner lectures/lunch and learns; Office Max, Staples and Office Depot, to purchase office supplies; Costco, Sam's Club and Target, to purchase snacks and drinks for the clubhouses; and Visa and Amazon gift cards, for general use

Snacks: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite and Ginger Ale !€“ Cans only, please; Water bottles and individually sized G2 or other electrolyte-enhanced water; 100% juice boxes; Pre-packaged, individual servings of whole grain, low-sugar snacks, such as pretzels, chips, trail mix, crackers, etc.; Regular and decaf coffee !€“ Beans or ground; and Tootsie Roll pops

General Supplies: C-fold towels (Sam's Club, office supply stores); Kleenex; Toilet paper; Hand soap (in bottles, not bar); Hand sanitizer; Small (6 3/4 inches) disposable plates; dinner-sized disposable plates; Napkins; Paper towel rolls; 13-gallon trash bags; and Liquid dishwasher detergent (no pods, please)

Office Supplies: Postage stamps; White copy paper (8.5 inches x 11 inches); Letter-size file folders; and name tags.

All donations can be dropped off during regular business hours (Monday-Friday) at our Clubhouse: 1707 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Gilda's Club is always looking for volunteers who can assist with administrative duties, as well as skilled volunteers to lead a variety of health and education lectures, movement workshops, and expressive arts and music classes for our members. Additionally, the agency is looking for volunteers to provide and cook food for Community Meals, held 4 times a month. This includes food and preparation for approximately 10 people.

Agency welcomes anyone interested in volunteering to fill out the online volunteer application: https://www.gildasclubmiddletn.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/volunteer-application/

Employer ID:

621614190

Year Incorporated:

1998

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Contacts

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)