Celebrating 30 Years of Idealist! Discover where we’ve been, and where we’re going.
Nonprofit

American Cancer Society - Metro East Region

Maryville, IL
|
www.cancer.org

  • Mission

    We are a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, aving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.

    About Us

    We offer preventive and detection education, patient services, advocacy to change laws to better the lives of cancer patients and their families and to make screenings affordable and we are the largest non-government funded supplier of research dollars. We also offer a 24 hour website (www.cancer.org) and phone line (800-ACS-2345).

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Health & Medicine
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties

    Location & Contact

    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.