Cancer Connection to Launch New Springfield Location This Spring
NORTHAMPTON — Cancer Connection announced it will open a new location in Springfield this spring, providing supports for people with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers. This new site, in Bicentennial Plaza on Allen Street, will allow convenient access to its free services for more people in the Springfield community.
The organization will also open a curated version of its popular thrift shop a few doors down in the same plaza. Like its flagship thrift shop in Northampton, the store will feature high-quality goods at low prices, and all proceeds will help fund Cancer Connection’s services for cancer patients and their caregivers.
On Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a ribbon cutting and soft opening will take place at the new thrift shop location at 1510 Allen St., with friends and supporters joining the team to celebrate.
“It has long been a dream of Cancer Connection to expand our services to reach more people in more diverse communities, and now that dream is unfolding,” Cancer Connection Executive Director Chelsea Kline said. “With this Springfield expansion, we are poised to broaden the range of our much-needed services, and we are so excited to work with our philanthropic and health partners in Springfield.”
This new location will be part of the Integrative Health Group at 1502 Allen St. and will have a dedicated program director on site. The Springfield thrift shop will offer a curated selection of gently used items, including clothing, housewares, jewelry, art, and books, all at reasonable prices and with all profits supporting Cancer Connection.
Meanwhile, Cancer Connection will continue to offer its full range of services and programs at 41 Locust St. in Northampton and its thrift shop in that city. Many programs are offered in hybrid format, so they may be accessed anywhere.
Founded in 2000, Cancer Connection’s mission is to provide a haven where people with cancer and their loved ones can learn how to navigate the complicated cancer journey through one-to-one guidance, education, peer support, integrative therapies, and creative programs. Cancer Connection is the only independent cancer support center in Hampshire and Franklin counties and draws additional participants from Hampden County and beyond. All of its services are provided free of charge.