Welcome to 3Cs

An organization of women volunteers committed to having fun and raising funds to support local Kootenai County charities.

3C Member (Annual Dues)

Who We Are.

Our Mission

Cancer & Community Charities (3Cs) is an organization of women volunteers committed to having fun and raising funds to support local Kootenai County charities in fighting cancer and assisting those who are in immediate need in our community.

Cancer & Community Charities is an outgrowth of the Cancer Crusaders Bowling League started in 1962 by the late Ellen Walden for whom the Walden House is named. This house is located near Kootenai Health and serves as temporary quarters, while family members are being treated at the hospital who cannot afford other lodging.

We were formally established in 1975 as a non-profit organization and since 1993 have been designated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.   It takes many hands to accomplish our fundraising goals each year.

We collect annual dues (only $25 per year) and many of the activity group activities ask that you make a small donation.

Our major fundraiser, our Annual Spring Fashion Show, makes it possible for us to raise and then donate a significant amount of money to many Kootenai County charities.  Since our inception in 1962, we have granted over $2.5 million to Kootenai County charities.

3Cs welcomes women interested in meeting new friends and expanding personal interests while contributing to the charitable efforts of our organization.

Our Groups

We have a host of activity groups that provide opportunities to expand personal interests or make new friends. 

Supported Charities

Our Activity Groups and fundraisers have enabled us to contribute over $2.5 million to worthy Kootenai County charities.

Membership

Are you interested in having fun, making new friends, and helping to support your community? Join now!

Where We Meet.

3Cs monthly membership meetings take place at 12:45 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at :

Elks Lodge #1254

1170 W. Prairie Ave.

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815


Attendees may join us for lunch prior to our monthly meeting. Cost is $10.00
and lunch is served around 11:30 a.m.

As of April 2024, attendees must RSVP for lunch.
If you plan to join us for lunch, please RSVP no later than the first Wednesday of the month.