In your community
Massey’s signature community programs and outreach services are designed with the community in mind. Serving as a bridge with the community to build trust through meaningful partnerships, these activities support center-wide efforts to reduce the cancer burden across the catchment area.
Champs connect Massey investigators and the community to identify and inform research priorities. Volunteers across the catchment area are trained in the science of cancer, the importance of research and cancer prevention and communication techniques.
Become a Cancer ChampFunding to nonprofits support projects that address the cancer burden in their respective communities with a particular focus on vulnerable populations.
Explore upcoming funding opportunitiesFacts & Faith Fridays engages community members in timely discussions surrounding health, social, economic and disparities-related topics.
Join the conversationMassey’s mobile vans travel to urban and rural communities, working to reduce cancer health disparities and improve outcomes by promoting the importance of healthy living and regular screenings to help prevent and diagnose cancer early.
Massey’s Community Resource Centers and satellite sites provide access to cancer health information – cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, clinical trials and survivorship – in local communities.
Find a resource centerPartner with us
We are proud to partner with organizations, individuals, community members, leaders and stakeholders to reach Virginians where they work, live, play and give back to their communities.
Collaborations to promote education, prevention and early detection include, but are not limited to, partnering with:
- Faith-based organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Schools and universities
- Sororities and fraternities
- Indigenous/Tribal groups
- Private businesses
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Tenant, resident, or homeowner associations
Complete the Partner with Massey form to request more information or suggest a partnership.