Phils Friends

Phil's Friends is a Christian nonprofit organization based in Crown Point, Indiana. Founded in 2006, the organization is dedicated to providing hope and support to individuals and families affected by cancer across the United States. With a team of 12 employees, Phil's Friends operates with a revenue of over $10,000. Phil's Friends offers a range of programs and services, including Care Packages, Encouraging Cards of Hope, and the Hope to Hospitals Program. Care Packages are age and gender specific, tailored for men, women, and children, and are shipped weekly from their Hope Centers in Addison and Wheaton, Illinois, and Crown Point, Indiana. Over 50,000 Care Packages and 1 million Cards of Hope have been distributed to date. The organization also encourages community engagement through various volunteer opportunities. These include activities like coloring Cards of Hope, hosting donation drives, crafting blankets, creating handmade cards and journals, and making hats and port pillows. Phil's Friends' Hope to Hospitals program, launched in 2013, aims to deliver hope and encouragement directly to patients and their families in hospitals. Phil's Friends is entirely funded by donations, with 91% of each contribution directly supporting their programs. Recognized with the prestigious 2023 GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Award, the organization continues to make a significant impact in the lives of those affected by cancer.