--- title: Welcome to NEKCAN --- Consider Making a Donation Today  [![NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3](https://www.nekcan.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3.png?width=133&height=80&name=NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3.png "NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3")](https://www.nekcan.org/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.nekcan.org) - [About](https://www.nekcan.org/about) - [Contact](https://www.nekcan.org/contact) - [Events](https://www.nekcan.org/events) - [Sponsor](https://www.nekcan.org/sponsor) - [Donate](https://www.nekcan.org/donate) - [Apply](https://www.nekcan.org/apply) [![NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3](https://www.nekcan.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3.png?width=133&height=80&name=NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3.png "NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3")](https://www.nekcan.org/?hsLang=en) [![NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3](https://www.nekcan.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3.png?width=83&height=50&name=NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3.png "NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3")](https://www.nekcan.org/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.nekcan.org) - [About](https://www.nekcan.org/about) - [Contact](https://www.nekcan.org/contact) - [Events](https://www.nekcan.org/events) - [Sponsor](https://www.nekcan.org/sponsor) - [Donate](https://www.nekcan.org/donate) - [Apply](https://www.nekcan.org/apply) [![NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3](https://www.nekcan.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3.png?width=133&height=80&name=NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3.png "NEKCAN-LOGO-TRANS-3")](https://www.nekcan.org/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.nekcan.org) - [About](https://www.nekcan.org/about) - [Contact](https://www.nekcan.org/contact) - [Events](https://www.nekcan.org/events) - [Sponsor](https://www.nekcan.org/sponsor) - [Donate](https://www.nekcan.org/donate) - [Apply](https://www.nekcan.org/apply) # Providing a Helping Hand to People in the Northeast Kingdom Battling Cancer [Donate Today](https://www.nekcan.org/donate?hsLang=en) ## Our Mission Founded in 2022, NEKCAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We’re committed to raising funds and providing direct grant assistance to individuals in our community who are battling cancer. Since our founding, NEKCAN has distributed over **$250,000** in grants to neighbors across the NEK — including more than **$96,000 in 2025 alone** — helping ease the financial burden of treatment so recipients can focus on what matters most: healing and hope. ## Get Involved [Apply for a Grant Fighting a current cancer diagnosis? Let us help.](https://www.nekcan.org/apply?hsLang=en) [Events Check out our upcoming events and see how our community comes together to support neighbors facing cancer.](https://www.nekcan.org/events?hsLang=en) [Support Us Consider a donation to support the NEKCAN](https://www.nekcan.org/donate?hsLang=en) ## Join the Conversation Follow us on Facebook for the latest NEKCAN updates — including events, fundraising efforts, volunteer opportunities, and news from our community. 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Wes Ward Auto")](https://www.wesward.com/) [![Bravery Sponsor - Passumpsic Bank](https://www.nekcan.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Bravery%20Sponsor%20-%20Passumpsic%20Bank.png?width=250&height=210&name=Bravery%20Sponsor%20-%20Passumpsic%20Bank.png "Bravery Sponsor - Passumpsic Bank")](https://www.passumpsicbank.com/) [![Bravery Sponsor](https://www.nekcan.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Bravery%20Sponsor.png?width=250&height=210&name=Bravery%20Sponsor.png "Bravery Sponsor")](https://www.passumpsicbank.com/) --- [![Care Sponsor - Poulin Grain](https://www.nekcan.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Care%20Sponsor%20-%20Poulin%20Grain.png?width=225&height=189&name=Care%20Sponsor%20-%20Poulin%20Grain.png "Care Sponsor - Poulin Grain")](https://www.poulingrain.com) [![Care Sponsor - Maple Grove Farms](https://www.nekcan.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Care%20Sponsor%20-%20Maple%20Grove%20Farms.png?width=225&height=189&name=Care%20Sponsor%20-%20Maple%20Grove%20Farms.png "Care Sponsor - Maple Grove Farms")](https://maplegrove.com/) [![Care Sponsor - Rural QueenB Media](https://www.nekcan.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Care%20Sponsor%20-%20Rural%20QueenB%20Media.png?width=225&height=189&name=Care%20Sponsor%20-%20Rural%20QueenB%20Media.png "Care Sponsor - 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