Drive Change is committed to improving the lives of cancer patients in Fort Worth by providing essential support services that address the everyday challenges they face during treatment. Many local patients struggle with transportation to their appointments, copayment costs, and the need for temporary lodging while receiving care. By donating, you empower these individuals and their families to focus on what truly matters: their health and recovery.
Your contribution to Drive Change leverages every dollar efficiently, ensuring that funds directly support services like transportation, copay assistance, and respite care for caregivers. With our focus on high-impact programs that serve patients directly, your donation transforms into a lifeline for those in critical need. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of cancer patients in our community.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for post-treatment support
- Caregiver-respite services
- Wigs and prostheses for patients in treatment
- Patient navigator staffing for support and guidance
↗Real impact, real numbers
A donation of $1,500 can provide approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients without access to transportation. Alternatively, it can cover a month of lodging for a family during treatment, or copay assistance for multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. With larger donations, like $5,000, the impact grows exponentially, providing numerous rides, extended lodging, and a significant reduction in financial barriers, allowing patients and their families to focus on healing.
How we vet recipient partners
To ensure the highest level of accountability, we carefully vet partner nonprofits serving cancer patients. Our criteria include affiliations with recognized patient-assistance networks and a strong program-to-funding ratio, prioritizing direct services over research. We also require transparent reporting on patient metrics served, assuring donors that their contributions go directly to supporting those in need.
How proceeds flow
After deducting tow and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of gross proceeds from vehicle donations are directed to our partner nonprofits. This funding is then allocated according to established program ratios to ensure that the maximum amount supports patient services, directly impacting the lives of cancer patients and their families.
Fort Worth recipient landscape
In Fort Worth, cancer patients face various challenges, including financial strain and transportation barriers, especially in underserved communities. Local organizations work tirelessly to fill these gaps, but they often lack adequate funding. By donating to Drive Change, you support programs that address these regional needs, providing critical assistance to Texas patients during their battles with cancer.