Testimonials

Here to Serve does not count success by providing a lot of people with band aid solutions. Here to Serve comes through during the deepest, darkest, most stressful time that a parent can face. When my lively, happy, athletic 11-year-old daughter was brought down by two strokes, Here to Serve found me on my knees. Here to Serve held my hand so that I could keep going, create a new life and get back on my feet. I can honestly say that I don't know what I would have done without them.

My daughter Hazel was diagnosed with Stage 3 Neuroblastoma, with a very bleak prognosis. Hazel, at the time, was one of four children, one of which was five months old (now we have 5!), so we knew that this journey was going to be very tough on our very young and growing family. Here to Serve, and especially our care coordinator came alongside our family in its darkest times and helped us keep our heads above water. This organization became so invaluable to us by coordinating all the support we needed throughout our daughter's treatment, being a sounding board for any and all concerns we had, and even for emotional support. Katie Quintas, who has seen two family members through cancer treatments, could relate to what we were going through on a level that very few could. And on top of helping provide for our families' basic needs such as laundry, meals, and even scooping dog poop(!), Here To Serve went above and beyond to take care of us in ways we never expected (i.e. Our care coordinator organized a group of people to decorate our home for Christmas and provided all the presents under the tree). Needless to say, we could not have navigated our journey as smoothly as we did without the help of Here to Serve, and hope that we can give back to them any way we can!

My daughter Bailey was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma. I met Katie from Here to Serve shortly thereafter. Katie helped me set up a care community and calendar for our family. My husband and I not only have a daughter but a son who is 19 months older than Bailey. The care calendar helped us have meals delivered both to the hospital and home and also gave us the opportunity to schedule house cleaning. This became very helpful to us when we were in and out of the hospital. Because of their online care community, we were given the opportunity to enjoy our family when we were all home together and took the pressure off of us as a family. We are so grateful to Here to Serve! Thank you for all that you have done for our family!

Here to Serve has literally been a lifesaver for our family. Last year, our beautiful, precocious, and vivacious 4-year-old daughter was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. I was six months pregnant at the time. During one of our first conversations, Katie spent over an hour with me, reviewing what our needs were, and even thinking of things that I would never have thought of. I only wish that every family with a child with serious medical needs could have the help of Here to Serve.

I was very nervous about receiving help, especially from people I didn't know. My nerves were set at ease after meeting with my representative. She really knows the road I'm on and was very compassionate and I felt that she was a friend right away. She cares about my son and truly wants to help. I am truly grateful for everything she has done for me and my family. It is nice to have an amazing support system.

Here to Serve and Katie Quintas were a blessing for me and my son Joshua. Since 2012, Katie was always helpful and giving throughout my son's treatments. I can't express enough my gratitude for all Katie and Here to Serve has done for me and my family. Forever grateful!

When I started my journey with cancer 3 years ago we were introduced to Katie. She welcomed us into her home and told us of the benefits that Here to Serve was able to provide for us and the children. Katie was able to organize our support groups to provide meals, transportation and help around the house. Katie was extremely supportive throughout this fight. Her heart is to help out and she has done it so well. Thank you Katie.

Two years ago I began a new position at another school in my district. In getting to know staff, one staffer introduced Here to Serve to me. I was blown away! The services are provided to families in the most honorable, non-invasive, and selfless manner. Here to Serve allows families the help they need without having to beg, and give friends and neighbors a way to feel helpful without intruding.

My first encounter with Here To Serve was through my daughter's former teacher, whose son was battling leukemia. Our entire family got involved in their care community and was so impressed with what Here To Serve had to offer. We are all now full-fledged Here To Serve volunteers, providing services to local families in need whenever possible and participating in the annual Casino Night fundraising committee.

This charity went above and beyond to help my sister and her children this Christmas season with relocating to a new apartment by raising over $1,500 and making this the best Christmas they ever had! There were TONS of presents for all of their children AND them and this made it the most memorable Christmas for them ever! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!

Here to Serve was so helpful in guiding us through the difficult road of a parent's worst nightmare. Our little 4 year old was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer and was only with us for less than four months from that date. Here to Serve was like a family member that was there for us whenever we needed assistance. They assisted with organizing an amazing birthday party for our precious little Angel. Also, the key thing is the emotional support and the creation of a website for financial support and help from the community. We don't know what we would have done without Here to Serve.