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HEARTWOOD FOUNDATION
WOMEN AND CANCER PROGRAM

Heartwood Foundation Providing Free Holistic Healthcare for Women in Need

Heartwood Foundation is proud to announce the expansion of our Women and Cancer Program which began in 2004. Heartwood is dedicated to making what the center has to offer — exceptional holistic healthcare — available to people of all financial means.

Holistic healthcare treatments benefit both the mental and physical health of women living with cancer at any stage in progression. The program's goal is to treat women who need services beyond the realm of traditional western medicine, yet cannot afford them.

The program is funded in part by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health with the driving support of State Senator Carol Ronen, as well as by the "Whole Hearts" program (in partnership with Whole Foods Market North), the Women’s Club of Evanston’s 2007/2008 Giving Focus Grant and private contributions. With this funding, Heartwood is able to provide services at no cost to women living with cancer who may be experiencing financial difficulties. We are also grateful to our partnership with the Rogers Park Community Counci which provided support in the first years of the program.

Working with Program Director Terri Clemens, participants will assess their own needs and be matched with appropriate services. Heartwood has many skilled practitioners offering healing services such as psychotherapy, acupuncture, and body work. Gifted teachers at Heartwood offer classes in T'ai Chi, Nia, meditation and yoga.

Whole Foods Market NorthIntroducing Our New "Whole Hearts" Program:
An Exciting New Partnership with Whole Foods Market North
Thanks to Whole Foods Market North, 1640 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, for their generous contribution to Heartwood Foundation's Women and Cancer Program. The Whole Hearts partnership includes a percentage of ongoing shopping bags sales donated to the program, as well as a series of holistic healthcare classes provided by Heartwood practitioners.

Free Services, Classes for 2009

If you or someone you know would benefit from Heartwood's Women and Cancer Program, contact Terri at 847 491 1122 x23 right away. Participants will be placed on the waiting list and receive healthcare on a first come, first served basis.

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Now Accepting Your Generous Contributions
Please consider contributing financially by sponsoring a woman in our cancer program. All donations are tax-deductible and are accepted with love and gratitude. For more information, contact Heartwood Program Director Terri Clemens at 847.491.1122 x23 or via email.

Free Organic Food for Women and Cancer Program Participants

Heartwood Foundation is delighted to announce a partnership with Evanston's Wild Tree Cafe. The organic co-op and caterer's Food From the Heart initiative provides additional health assistance to the women in this program.

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