Agency Details:
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
ACS CAN is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through issue campaigns and voter education aimed at influencing lawmakers and candidates to support laws and policies that will help people fight cancer. ACS CAN does not endorse candidates and is not a political action committee (PAC).
Description:
ACS CAN is leading a nationwide grassroots army that advances the cancer community's interests at all levels of government. ACS CAN's determined advocates put a face on cancer and work to ensure that the 10.5 million survivors of this dreaded disease are seen and heard by lawmakers and elected officials.
History:
Since 2001, ACS CAN has been building on the more than 90 years of excellence of its sister organization, the American Cancer Society by organizing a nationwide grassroots movement to advocate for public policy and legislation.
Contact person: Carrie Glover, Grassroots Manager, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (206) 674-4187Office fax number: (206) 285-5108
Address:
Web Site: http://www.acscan.org
Directions:
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We are on the top of Queen Anne Hill, at the corner of 1st Ave. N & Boston. From Hwy. 99, take the Queen Anne exit, stay straight when going through the 5-way stop signs, and stay on Queen. . . (more)
Nearest Bus Stop: Metro Bus #4, 1st & Boston, 1 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Liability |
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Yes
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| Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers? |
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No
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| Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18? |
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Yes
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| Last updated on April 14, 2009 |
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