The Shepherds of Care Story
Shepherds of Care was born from a simple truth: no one should have to face life's hardest battles alone.
For our founders, having someone diagnosed with cancer forever changed our families. We experienced the fear, uncertainty, and financial burden that often accompany a diagnosis. But we also experienced something extraordinary: friends, family, and compassionate organizations who surrounded us with hope, practical support, and unwavering love when we needed it most. Those acts of kindness became our inspiration.
We created Shepherds of Care to pay forward the compassion that carried us through our darkest days. Our purpose is to walk alongside individuals and families facing cancer and other difficult illnesses by providing financial assistance, meaningful resources, and genuine human support when it matters most. We believe that even the smallest act of generosity can ease a burden, restore hope, and remind someone they are not alone.
Because healing is about more than medicine. It is about hope, community, and knowing that someone cares.
Pictured: Jessica Mitchell (left) and husband Jeremy (right) at the UAMS Seed of Hope after Jessica's last inpatient chemotherapy
Our Mission
Shepherds of Care exists to uplift, support, and advocate for individuals and families affected by cancer and other health-related illnesses by providing financial assistance, resources, and hope while advancing medical research and improving access to life-saving treatment.
Our Vision
Our vision is a future where no individual facing health-related hardships is burdened by preventable financial difficulty, and where compassionate communities unite to fund research, improve outcomes, and ensure dignity, stability, and support throughout every stage of treatment and recovery.