Get the Support You Need
We provide easy to use resources to help your coworker thrive through cancer. Get SupportThe Problem
As coworkers, we spend 40 hours a week with our team members. Once a team member receives a cancer diagnosis, they need support, but we may not know how to support them, which makes you feel helpless.
The Solution
We believe that basic needs are not basic. We understand the strength of the community needed to be able to support someone during this challenging time, which is why we started Beyond Basic Needs.
Cancer warriors undergoing chemo deserve tools to thrive which is why we created Chemo Care Kits and partnered with Give InKind to provide an easy path towards gaining support from your network.
How It Works
1
Gift a Chemo Care Kit
(donation optional)
2
Create or help them create
a Give InKind page
3
Support your coworker and help them beat cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond Basic Needs?
At Beyond Basic Needs, we provide hope to those in need.
We are a nonprofit that meets people where they are today on their cancer journey. Our Chemo Care Kit program is designed to provide support to those who need it most.
For Cancer Warriors undergoing chemotherapy, we provide Chemo Care Kits. We believe these kits inspire, uplift, and help our community thrive during this challenging time. 100% of all donations to Beyond Basic Needs go to fulfilling these kits at no cost to the recipient.
A Chemo Care Kit is designed for cancer warriors undergoing chemotherapy. Each kit contains a port pillow, comfy socks, lip balm, and a variety of goodies that these warriors deserve. A Port Pillow protects the port from the seat belt.
Help us create a better today for cancer warriors.
What is a Chemo Care Kit?
A Chemo Care Kit is designed for cancer warriors undergoing chemotherapy. Each kit contains a port pillow, comfy socks, lip balm, and a variety of goodies that these warriors deserve.
A Port Pillow protects the port from the seat belt.
How do I request a Chemo Care Kit?
Visit the Request a Chemo Care Kit Page.
If kits are available, the form will be active. When kits are unavailable, our team will start working to raise additional funds, and a waitlist form will be available.
Please enter your name, address, and email address into the form.
You must be a U.S. resident to receive a kit. We are not shipping outside of the continental United States at this time due to shipping costs.
There is a limit of one kit per person.
How can I volunteer to help Beyond Basic Needs?
We're calling on caring volunteers to help craft port pillows—the heart of our chemo care kit. Each pillow is designed to bring comfort and hope to someone facing challenging times. Your hands can create a lasting impact by spreading warmth and support. If you're ready to make a real difference, please visit our page for more details.
How can I make a donation to Beyond Basic Needs?
Click here to start the online donation process.
To send a check, please make the check out to Beyond Basic Needs. Please provide your contact information (Name, Address, Email Address) so we can provide a receipt of the donation. Please mail the check to: Beyond Basic Needs, 189 River Hill Drive, Welaka, FL 32193.
Is my donation to Beyond Basic Needs tax deductible?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes Beyond Basic Needs Inc. as a Section 501(c)(3) public charity. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 85-3075681. Contributions to Beyond Basic Needs Inc. may be eligible for tax deduction in the U.S.A., please consult your tax advisor for eligibility. No goods or services were offered or provided in exchange for this contribution.
How does Beyond Basic Needs use the donations it collects?
At Beyond Basic Needs, we are extremely grateful for your donation. 100% of funds donated for Chemo Care Kits go directly to the items within the kits and shipping. For all other donations, we put your money to work raising awareness and supporting InKind Pages setup through a Beyond Basic Needs link.
What is the relationship between Beyond Basic Needs and Give InKind?
Beyond Basic Needs connects you to the tools you need to thrive in this period of time with the help of your friends, family and support community. We have partnered with Give InKind, an easy-to-use online tool for organizing support during life’s important and challenging moments.
Each InKind Page empowers communities to help from anywhere through a Care Calendar, Wishlist, News and Updates, Donations, and more. From the birth of a baby, to the loss of a loved one, to medical crisis, and disasters, Give InKind makes support simple so that no one goes through a big moment alone.
Give InKind is a free platform that generates revenue from partner products throughout the site, the products sold directly, and optional tips from supporters.
For those InKind Pages started through Beyond Basic Needs, there is a revenue share of the optional tips from supporters. We use these funds to further extend our reach and help more people in need.
How can I get help to setup my InKind Page?
Our volunteers can answer any of your questions and help you get started by building an InKind Page.
Is there a fee to use Give InKind?
No – Give InKind is a free platform that makes money from partner products throughout the site, the products sold directly, and optional tips from supporters.
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