2023 Little Eleven Large

At CFF, we honor our hearts with our Little 11 Large fund. Yearly, we award eleven $11,000.00 grants to small, locally focused non-profits. Little 11 Large grants support those organizations having an immediate impact on the lives they touch. Using the MacKenzie Scott philosophy, we give these grants believing in each organization’s ability to deploy the money where and how they need it.

Quite simply, with Little 11 Large, we fund nonprofits who help:

patients and families dealing with the challenges of cancer
kids get to college or trade schools, especially kids who might not otherwise get there

826 National amplifies the impact of its national network of youth writing and publishing centers, and the words of young authors. They serve as an international proof point for writing as a tool for young people to ignite and channel their creativity, explore identity, advocate for themselves and their community, and achieve academic and professional success. They work toward a country in which the power and the joy of writing is accessible to every student in every classroom.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation's mission is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. They fund people, not just their projects, meaning that BCRF seeks out the best minds in science and medicine to help unravel the complexities of cancer. Then they provide the funding and freedom to pursue great ideas. BCRF seeks to be collaborative by bringing together industry partners, nonprofit organizations, research groups and others who share our vision of a world without breast cancer.

Cancer Pathways Midwest's mission is to deliver individualized support and resources to anyone impacted by cancer. Their licensed mental health professionals provide education, support and resources in a beautiful, welcoming (non-clinical) space that provides healing, validation and empowerment, all free of charge. They partner with healthcare providers, wellness groups, employers, schools, churches and other social groups to bring support, education and resources to where the patients are.

Chemo Buddies gives hope and encouragement to those who are going through cancer treatment. Their mission is to ensure that no one goes through chemo alone: they are in every local treatment room every single day in support of the friends in the recliners, their friends and loved ones, and sometimes even the staff people needing a little extra TLC. In addition to the volunteers in the treatment room, they provide positive, uplifting experiences to everyone impacted by cancer.

Girls Who Code is an international nonprofit organization that aims to support and increase the number of women in computer science. The organization began under the White House Science & Technology Initiative. Its mission is to teach girls in grade school and high school computing skills including programming, robotics and web design. Among its programs are a summer immersion program, a specialized campus program, after-school clubs and a college club.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit that connects people with trusted information and a community of support. They provide practical resources for coping with, managing and living with breast cancer. They provide organization for support groups, a breast cancer hotline, and their website is a clearing house of resources for those in every phase of the journey of living beyond breast cancer. There, you will find articles, videos, blog postings and more.

The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development is located at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. The school is composed of six academic departments offering doctoral, graduate and undergraduate programs both on campus and online. They offer bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees in a wide range of emphasis areas, as well as graduate certificates. Many degree programs are offered online.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s mission is to empower people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention and early detection. It is the only US-based nonprofit organization solely dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. They focus on research, education, outreach and advocacy. Their vision is a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all. The foundation supports research into early detection of cancer.

Touch Inc. provides non-medical financial assistance for cancer patients. While Touch Inc. cannot alleviate the burden of medical expenses, they firmly believe that the everyday challenges should not add to the struggle. That’s why they step in to assist with those regular, but often overlooked, costs such as transportation, utilities, childcare, housing and other out-of-pocket costs; expenses that cancer patients find themselves unable to manage due to their diagnosis.

Wellness House envisions a community where all people affected by cancer thrive. They opened with a single purpose: to better the lives of people living with cancer and the people close to them. They offer a variety of programs and services — exercise classes, nutrition seminars, support groups and more — that complement the treatment cancer patients receive from their doctors and specialists. It’s a whole-person approach to healing, and it’s offered at no cost.

Young Survival Coalition focuses on young adults diagnosed with breast cancer, ages 40 and younger. It supports 170+ local networking groups, a vibrant online community and the largest conference program dedicated exclusively to young adults with breast cancer and their caregivers. YSC also produces free educational resources, such as our breast cancer navigator series, which are comprehensive guidebooks that address every phase of treatment and survivorship.