1. What is A Single Light ?

We are a non-profit, grass roots organization. Almost all of us are college and university students from San Francisco Bay Area. We work as volunteers committed to bring positive changes to our community.

2. What is your mission?

A Single Light is dedicated to increasing and simplifying access to health information through our database of national cancer-related organizations, as well as through education and counseling.

3. How does our database function?

Our unique open-access database lists information about organizations and services available to cancer patients and their family members. The database is available free of charge through our website to anyone with Internet access. It is easily searchable and has a user-friendly intuitive interface. To learn more about the database, click on Current Programs at the top panel of our website (http://www.asinglelight.org).

4. How can our database benefit people?

The database provides easy access to information about cancer in one convenient location with user-friendly interface. It will significantly shorten the research time for users who look for an organization with particular type of service or in a particular location. It will also provide users with a wider array of choices as to where to receive help.

5. When will the public have access to your database?

The database has been in operation since February 1, 2006. Since then we are in
the process of researching and entering data.

6. What kind of organizations qualify to be included in our database?

We are eager to list any organization that provides any kind of services to either cancer patients or their families and friends. The services may be as diverse as medical assistance, counseling, and financial or legal services.

7. How can your database benefit me, as a member of a qualified organization?

If you submit your information to us, the services your organization provides will become available to a greater number of people. So, by fulfilling our mission, we help you fulfill yours!

8. Does it cost anything to become listed?

Submitting your information to us and having it listed in the database is absolutely free. You will also be under no obligations to A Single Light whatsoever.

9. If I wish to submit a qualified organization/company, what do I need to do?

You can simply fill out a few forms available from our website (http://www.asinglelight.org/downloads.php) and mail them back to us. You can also send an e-mail to to request the necessary paperwork.

10. How will A Single Light use the submitted information?

The information will be entered in our database and will become available to public through our website. We will not sell the information, use it for advertisement purposes, or profit from it in any other way.

11. What other kinds of services are you going to provide?

We also plan to publish a series of educational articles on our website on topics ranging from medical issues to communication with the afflicted and how to talk to doctors about cancer. We will start publishing the articles once the database is fully established. For the complete list of our future services click on Proposed Programs at the top panel of our website (http://www.asinglelight.org).

12. Does A Single Light carry information on any other diseases?

Not yet; however, once the cancer database is established, we plan to branch out our services to include other life threatening diseases and illnesses.

13. How is A Single Light financed?

We are financed exclusively from donations and fundraising events.

14. I want to make a donation, how do I proceed?

We accept cash and checks. Donation checks are make payable to A Single Light . Both cash and checks can be mailed to:

A Single Light
P.O. Box. 720872
San Jose, California
95172-0872

15. Are donations to A Single Light tax-deductible?

Yes, donations made to A Single Light are both state and federal tax deductible. Once you make a donation, a letter stating the day and the amount of your donation will be sent to you within three business days. Please keep this letter for your records, as this is the proof that the IRS requires for verification purposes.

16. What kinds of volunteer opportunities do you have?

A Single Light is currently looking for volunteers to work as grant writers, organizers and volunteer coordinators. However, all majors and fields are welcome to apply. To become involved, contact Nathaniel Montgomery at or (408) 772-7933

17. As a student, can I fulfill my community service hours by volunteering for A Single Light ?

Yes, students can receive credit for their volunteer work as long as they bring the necessary paperwork to document the amount of hours they worked for us.

18. Are you affiliated with the American Cancer Society or any other organization?

No, A Single Light is an independent organization.

19. Who founded A Single Light?

A Single Light was founded by San Jose State University student, Nathaniel B. Montgomery.