2022 Strength from Within Campaign Raises $132,000 for VNS Health’s Charitable Care Programs!
The Strength from Within employee giving campaign continues to thrive, with 315 VNS Health team members participating to raise $132,000 in 2022, including a $40,000 matching gift from Executive Leadership. Each dollar raised helps fund VNS Health’s vital safety-net programs, including Charitable Care Services, the Chinatown NORCC (Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community), VNS Health’s Nurse-Family Partnership, our Veterans program, and other outstanding VNS Health programs that support people in need. Team members can also specify which program their donation will go to.
How Strength from Within donors are making an impact
“I’m so proud of each and every team member who supported the Strength from Within campaign,” says Catherine Callaway, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Development. “Thank you for helping our community and charitable care programs make a life-changing difference to vulnerable New Yorkers.”
“What makes the Strength from Within campaign especially meaningful is that the funds are donated directly from VNS Health team members, many of whom work closely with the patients, members and clients who will benefit from their support,” notes VNS Health development officer Brian Halaas.
“The support that team members provide to our charitable and community-based programs through the Strength from Within Campaign helps reduce health care disparities and expand access to care for more than 15,000 people each year,” adds Michael Ambrosini, Director of Individual Giving.
VNS Health team members share why they give to Strength from Within
“I believe in VNS Health’s mission and am proud to support it.”—Ramya Devineni, Manager, Pharmacy Services
“Having just joined VNS Health, I am thrilled with the opportunity to financially assist my own organization with providing amazing support to fellow New Yorkers.”—Sharon Braun, Director, HR Business Partner
“I have seen the wonderful work each of the programs provide in order to support and improve the care, health and well-being of communities in need and vulnerable populations.”—Peggy Osei-Tutu, Clinical Education Manager
“It’s fitting and right to give back, and I’m glad to do so.”—Thomas Cocozza, Director of Operations, VNS Health Personal Care