Friends Together

“No review was or will be conducted.”

“There were no conflicts of interest noted during this fiscal year.”

“Anyone may contract the organization and request a copy of any governing documents including the form 990. Once a request is made, preferrably in writing, the requested documents are copied and made available for pick up at the friends together office.”

“Friends together supports residents of northeast michigan who are living with cancer. Our mission is to be the difference for our friends during and after their cancer experience. Striving to build partnerships while providing program and services, friends together encourages prevention, wellness and support. Our primary services include support groups, direct assistance for medical travel, information and advocacy.”

“Volunteers perform many activities such as assisting with fundraising events, meeting with individuals to help with determining options and assistance that can be offered by the organization. Driving patients to and from the hopsital, serve on board of directors, office tasks, and other projects.”

“Groups active in three counties within our service area. Our volunteers visited and assisted 45 individual cancer patients at our local cancer center. Our three person staff responded to over 1,300 phone calls and visits from our friends and neighbors struggling with cancer. We hosted over 350 friends at community events we planned and implemented throughout the year. We assisted many of our neighbors connect with other community resources to resolve their immediate needs including utility payments, housing issues, medical supplies and elder care.”

“In kind supplies 11,486 0 0 supplies 0 0 7,488 supplies 1,436 0 4,310 supplies 0 0 4,425 supplies 0 0 2,157 all other expenses 2,016 0 0 scholarship 1,130 0 0 supplies 0 0 1,096 supplies 0 0 390 bad debt expense 350 0 0 supplies 0 0 206”