" The Wig Program " Where There's A Need.Inc., partners with THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ", Eastern Queens Division to offer this local program. The Wig Program provides wigs and accessories for Women With Cancer & Hair Loss who have a financial need. They are also educated on Proper Care and Maintenance of the head wear, assisted with styling, As Well As, Provided with Additional Cancer Support Resources. Small City/State Grant/funds are utilized for this program. Many in underserved communities, with little or no health insurance are in need of free services. Women from various cultures are supported.
"Student Entrepreneurship Program" Students are educated on the inspiration, idea, and reason for our organization's existence, which was to fulfill the need of a child who experienced a brain anneurism. Students are encouraged to dream and document their personal ideas and goals because new business ventures can also become their realities. Students are introduced to Biographies of real CHILD ENTREPRENEURS and stories about how they got started. Students are provided with suggestions on small start up business ideas, and taught how to create, market & sell their product. They are also taught business card design, and display and packaging of their product. Students are educated on money management and are also encouraged to use their knowledge and skills to save for college , and also support a Worthwhile Cause and Charity in their community. Students are encouraged to become leaders, role models and compassionately give back to their community. They are also provided with information on companies seeking help from youth volunteers. Certificates of Completion are provided.
Theatre Production A Play entitled, "THE GIFT" is performed by The Young Exponents Students. The story Line is about a girl / school student, who has been hospitalized with Cancer. The child will be released from the hospital shortly and is concerned about being bald when returning to school. She is not comfortable with her appearance, and believes that she may be teased by classmates and other students. She shares her concerns with her friends and a few classmates who visit her at the hospital. Her classmates were recently introduced to our organization and mission during career day. They encourage her and share our form of support. She is taken to our showroom, upon leaving the hospital, and given a wonderful Gift from our organization to ease her worry.
Community Outreach Where There's A Need Inc., participates in a variety of Community Outreach Events, such as: Banner Day, Dept of Education "Career Day" & Cancer Awareness Workshops & Programs, Cancer Parades, Hospital Health Fairs,Hospital Visits, [ all boroughs], Radio,Television, News Papers, Public Librariy Workshops, & Internet Outreach. Speaking Engagements are accepted by CEO & President Dr. Cheryl Y James
Hospital / Cancer Support Program
SUPPORT FOR WOMEN, MEN & CHILDREN WITH CANCER
Our Cancer Support Program serves Women & Children With Cancer, Baldness and Hair Loss at various hospitals in all five boroughs. Many hospitals service a variety of cultures, nationalities and religions. Many individuals fall under the category of low income and have a financial need. Many patients cannot afford a wig or any form of head wear, ESPECIALLY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. There are also those who seek head wear specific to their culture or religion, which may require a more customized style. Our goal is to fulfill this need, and adress all apppearance related concerns these patients experience. We specialize in children's hair styles due to the limited resources available for bald children. It is our desire to create a smile on the face of a child. Men and boys are supported with base ball caps.
Caps For Cancer
Partnership With Allen Senior Center
& Foster Laurie Adult Center
Seniors volunteer their time to knit and crochet beautiful colorful hats and scarves for women and children with cancer & hair loss. The hats and caps are donated to local cancer hospitals during the winter months.
