The Purple Iris Foundation is dedicated to supporting Maine residents battling cancer by providing compassionate guidance, practical assistance, and access to vital resources. We understand that a cancer diagnosis affects every part of life—your health, your finances, your emotional well-being, and your ability to navigate a complex healthcare system. Our mission is to make sure you never face those challenges alone.

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We focus on meeting people where they are, listening to their needs, and helping them take the next steps with confidence. Whether someone has just received a diagnosis or is deep into treatment, we connect them with services that reduce stress, improve quality of life, and fill the gaps that other programs may not cover.

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What We Do:

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• Resource Navigation:
  We help identify and connect clients with available services both within Maine and out of state—treatment centers, support programs, financial resources, transportation assistance, and more.

• Basic Needs Support:
  We provide help when everyday essentials become difficult to afford. This may include grocery cards, gas cards, direct vendor payments, and other necessities to support stability during treatment.

• Compassionate Guidance:
  Our team listens, advises, and helps clients make sense of options, paperwork, and next steps. We focus on reducing overwhelm so clients can focus on healing.

• Filling the Gaps:
  Many families face needs that fall outside traditional support systems. We step in to bridge those gaps, ensuring that no one has to struggle alone.

• Hope and Community:
  Beyond practical support, we offer encouragement, understanding, and a sense of community—because emotional support matters just as much as financial or logistical help.