African Sisters Support Network

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?

Rosedale, Queens

Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.

"Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color"

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Black women with breast cancer. They have a higher rate than other racial and ethnic groups. They develop cancer at earlier ages. Have a lower 5 year survival rate due to lower education of the disease.

What is the solution to the challenge?

Create a sister network to help women who have been diagnosed. Create --- to coordinate referrals and the --- transportation services to appointments and chemotherapy. Hot meal services and wellness education.

Please provide your Zip Code

11101