GIVE HOPE CLOSE TO HOME
Helping Ventura County families focus on healing instead of financial stress.
A cancer diagnosis changes everything. For many families in Ventura County, treatment brings not only health challenges, but also lost income and rising daily expenses. Your donation helps ease that burden.
The Andrea Grace Soter-Simonson Memorial Foundation provides direct financial assistance to individuals and families facing cancer so they can focus on healing instead of financial survival.
WHY YOUR GIFT MATTERS
Your support provides real relief during one of life’s most difficult moments.
Our grants are small but meaningful. They help families manage essential needs during treatment like groceries, utilities, transportation, and housing costs, at a time when stability matters most.
In 2024:
– $25,100 was provided in direct assistance
– 66 families received support
– 90% of donations went directly to grant recipients
– 79% of recipients used funds for medical-related expenses
Behind every number is a person, a caregiver, and a household trying to keep life moving forward during an incredibly difficult time.
Donate Through Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) by clicking the image below.
Many employers and donor-advised funds allow you to recommend grants directly to Andrea Grace Soter-Simonson Memorial Foundation using DAF Direct’s secure form.
Or donate through PayPal by clicking the image below.
HOW DONATIONS ARE USED
Every contribution helps meet essential needs during cancer treatment.
Your contribution goes directly toward helping local families facing cancer. We are committed to responsible stewardship and keeping administrative costs low so donations reach those who need them most.
Your gift can help provide:
- Food and nutrition support during treatment
- Utility and housing assistance
- Transportation to appointments and care
- Basic daily living needs while income is disrupted
Every donation, no matter the size, becomes immediate and practical relief.
WAYS TO GIVE
Choose the giving option that works best for you and your family.
One-Time Donation
Make a single gift to provide immediate assistance to a family in need.
Monthly Giving
Ongoing support allows us to respond quickly when new families apply for help.
Honor or Memorial Gifts
Make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one. We can notify the honoree’s family upon request.
Corporate or Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable contributions. Check with your company to see if your donation can have double the impact.
TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST
We are committed to accountability, stewardship, and community trust.
We are committed to openness, accountability, and responsible stewardship of every donation we receive. The Andrea Grace Soter-Simonson Memorial Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
To ensure donors can give with confidence, our organization maintains a profile with Candid (GuideStar) and works toward the highest standards of transparency. Our Candid Transparency Seal reflects our commitment to sharing information about our programs, finances, and impact with the public.
We are also listed on Benevity, a trusted workplace giving platform used by many companies for employee matching and corporate philanthropy. This allows supporters to recommend grants, participate in employer matching programs, and support our mission through their workplace.
We regularly share our impact, financial information, and program results so our community can clearly see how generosity is turned into direct support for local families facing cancer.
YOUR IMPACT
Together, we bring comfort, stability, and hope to local families facing cancer.
A gift to Andrea’s Foundation is more than a donation. It is a moment of relief for a family balancing treatment and everyday life.
Together, we can make Ventura County a place where no one faces cancer alone.