A recent article from The Imperial Valley Press shares the comeback story of Cancer Resource Center of the Desert (CRCD) of El Centro, California, a community-based organization dedicated to guiding cancer patients through the complex journey of treatment and care. Earlier this year, CRCD faced the painful reality of shutting down, leaving Imperial Valley residents without this crucial resource.

Through a partnership with Pear Suite, which brought in more than $145,000 in overdue payments and stabilized the organization’s finances, and other grants and grassroots efforts, CRCD announced its reopening.

Read the full article to find out how CRCD turned its operations and finances around, ensuring that it can continue to serve the community of Imperial County.