Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the contract with the Comite De Bien Estar, Inc. for the Cancer Support Group of Yuma County for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.  (Jenny Torres, Assistant City Manager)

Service: The Cancer Support Group of Yuma County (Group) was formerly with the Yuma Regional Medical Center.  Now they are operating through the Comite De Bien Estar, Inc. The Group coordinates a support group for those battling cancer and their families. Many of their current members are San Luis residents.  The contract limits the use of the city's funds to the San Luis Residents.  The Group will use the funds for outreach to San Luis residents who are battling cancer and the benefits of participating in the Group, conducting regular Group meetings, providing activities to support both physical and mental health for those who can not afford it - providing gas money for trips to therapy, prescribed cancer medication, post-mastectomy or prosthesis bras for breast cancer survivors, and wigs for all types of cancer treatments when loss of hair is a side-effect. The Group offers the opportunity to connect with other who share similar concerns and experiences. The Group is available for residents of San Luis, Arizona. They offer support groups, social activities, mind and body sessions, healthy lifestyle seminars and workshops. All programs are offered free of charge and are designed to support cancer patients, their families and caregivers through their cancer journey.

Amount: The City Council directed staff to budget $5,000.00 for the fiscal year 2023-2024.