The Lydia Project Inc

Organization Overview

The Lydia Project Inc is located in Augusta, GA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (G30) the organization is classified as: Cancer, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lydia Project Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lydia Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Lydia Project Inc generated $534.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $437.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES, INC (THE "ORGANIZATION") PROVIDES FREE SERVICES TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN FACING ANY TYPE OF CANCER. THE ORGANIZATION INCREASES NATIONWIDE CANCER FIGHTERS' ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE BY PROVIDING FREE OVERNIGHT LODGING TO THOSE WHO NEED TO BE NEAR AIKEN/AUGUSTA CANCER TREATMENT AND CANNOT AFFORD HOTELS. THE ORGANIZATION FURTHER INCREASES ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE BY PROVIDING GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA CANCER FIGHTERS CRITICALLY NEEDED TRANSPORTAION TO CANCER TREATMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO GRANTS FUNDS FOR RENT, UTILITY, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE TO AREA GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA CANCER FIGHTERS AND HOSPICE PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THESE BASIC EXPENSES. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES SUPPORT INCLUDES ONGOING CORRESPONDENCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT EVERY MONTH FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS TO CANCER PATIENTS FACING DEPRESSION, ISOLATION, FEARS, AND ANXIETIES. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE AGENCY NEVER CLOSED, REMAINING OPEN EVERY DAY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LODGING SERVICES - CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES LODGING SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WHO RESIDE STATEWIDE IN GEORGIA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND AND WHO NEED OVERNIGHT STAY IN ORDER TO BE NEAR CANCER TREATMENT IN THE CSRA. LODGING SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, MEALS AND LYDIA'S HOSPITALITY. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED 2,357 FREE LODGING NIGHTS SO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN COULD HAVE ACCESS TO CANCER TREATMENT IN 2021.


EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICES - CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES FUNDING TO STOP UTILITY DISCONNECTS, STOP EVICTIONS, AND PAY FOR PRESCRIPTION COSTS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR CSRA COUNTIES' MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN CURRENTLY RECEIVING CANCER TREATMENT AND TO HOSPICE PATIENTS. PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO VENDORS AND PROVIDES HOPE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES OVERWHELMED BY THE CANCER DIAGNOSIS. THIS FUND INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION AND COSTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WHO DO NOT HAVE A WAY TO GET TO CANCER TREATMENT. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN 2,520 TRANSPORT TRIPS TO CANCER TREATMENT IN 2021.


OUTREACH SERVICES - DEPRESSION, ANXIETIES AND ISOLATION CAN BE AS CHALLENGING AS THE CANCER DIAGNOSIS. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO CANCER FIGHTERS THROUGH ONGOING CORRESPONDENCE, PHONE CALLS, LOCAL HOSPITAL VISITS, AND ENCOURAGEMENT EVERY MONTH FOR AT LEAST TWELVE MONTHS. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES ALSO PROVIDES MONTHLY SUPPORT EVENTS FOR CANCER FIGHTERS AND CAREGIVERS; AS WELL AS A MONTHLY FOUR-WEEK DURING/AFTER CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM FEATURING LOCAL ONCOLOGY PROFESSIONALS. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED 16,210 NOTES, EMAILS, AND PHONE CALLS IN 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michele Canchola
Executive Dir.
$79,039
Hap Harris
President
$0
Gordon Renshaw
Secretary
$0
Chuck Lanier Jr
Treasurer
$0
Reena Chudgar
Board Member
$0
Damon Cline
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$116,544
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$407,479
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,859
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$524,023
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $612
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$792
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $10,635
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $534,478

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that The Lydia Project Inc has recieved totaling $90,630.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: LODGING & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT LYDIA HOUSE

$30,000
The Community Foundation For The Csra

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$15,000
Pollock Foundation Inc

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$15,000
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: POVERTY

$12,000
Tr Uw Charles I Branan

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$10,000
Widows Home

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: CANCER CARE SERVICES - ASSISTANCE WITH PRESCRIPTION OR MED SUPPLY COSTS, UTILITY TERMINATION AND EVICTIONS

$6,500
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