our mission

Our matching wizard transforms the overwhelming process of finding financial assistance into a streamlined, accessible experience. By instantly connecting patients with funds they qualify for—and that have money available now—we reduce the initial research and matching time from days to under an hour. This immediate benefit allows patients to quickly identify appropriate resources rather than wasting precious time and energy searching through countless programs. In our next phase, we're tackling the application burden itself: developing tools to pre-populate forms, coordinate documentation, and streamline submission processes. Our vision is to reduce the entire application process from days of paperwork to just hours, creating a seamless journey from fund identification to completed application. Through this two-pronged approach, we're eliminating the exhausting treasure hunt for support, allowing patients to focus their energy on healing rather than administrative hurdles.

Social workers are the unsung heroes of cancer care, yet they're chronically overburdened and unable to provide comprehensive support to every patient who needs it. Our platform multiplies their impact, allowing them to assist significantly more patients with complex needs. By automating the research process, we free up valuable time for social workers to focus on patients facing socioeconomic, educational, and language barriers—those who need personalized guidance the most. Together, we're creating a system where every patient receives the assistance they deserve, regardless of their ability to navigate complex bureaucratic processes.

The statistics are stark and unacceptable: breast cancer patients facing financial barriers are nearly three times more likely to have incomplete treatment adherence, often forced to choose between paying for rent or receiving their full course of medical care. These same barriers are associated with a mortality rate nearly twice as high within five years of diagnosis. These aren't just statistics—they represent mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends whose health outcomes are dramatically affected by financial inequality. At Penny, we're committed to cutting these devastating statistics in half by eliminating the barriers between patients and the financial support they desperately need. By making funds accessible, we're not just providing financial assistance—we're providing the opportunity for longer, healthier lives and equitable cancer outcomes for all.