2025 Strength from Within Campaign Raises Over $144,000 for Our Charitable Care and Community Impact Programs

Our 2025 Strength from Within Employee Giving Campaign reflects a shared commitment to how VNS Health shows up for individuals with complex needs, meeting New Yorkers where they are, walking with them throughout their healthcare journey, and supporting them to live their best lives in their homes and communities.

In our latest Strength from Within campaign, team members from across the organization came together in a big way to support Charitable Care and Community Impact programs that make this vision real every day. These programs help reduce barriers to care, improve coordination and continuity, and ensure that individuals and families receive support that is responsive, compassionate, and rooted in the communities they call home.

Through Strength from Within, 100% of funds raised go to support our Charitable Care and Community Impact Programs, including:

We are especially grateful to the 25 team members who served as Mission Champions, helping colleagues understand how this campaign connects directly to our mission and encouraging participation across departments.

Together, 343 team members participated in the 2025 Strength from Within campaign, raising $144,088. This collective effort represents a meaningful investment in the patients, families, and communities we serve, and a powerful reflection of what is possible when our workforce comes together around a shared purpose.

To see everyone who generously donated, as well as a list of 2025’s Mission Champions, click here.

Why Team Members Say They Give:

“I chose to donate to the Strength from Within campaign because I believe in supporting programs that uplift and empower people during difficult times. Strength comes from community, and I’m proud to contribute to an organization that helps others find hope and healing from within.”

– Romel Colon, Contact Center Agent, Contact Center Shared Services

“I believe that access to quality health care is a basic human right, not a privilege. Over the years, I have seen how illness can affect not only individuals but entire families—emotionally, physically, and financially.”

– Allison Simms, Associate Director, Rehab Services, Home Care, Queens

“As an employee—and as someone who personally knows individuals who have benefited from VNS Health services—I see the organization’s core values of Empathy, Integrity, and Agility reflected in every interaction. These values, combined with skill and professionalism, guide not only our internal culture but also the care we provide to clients and the communities we serve.”

– Britt Minott, Benefits Specialist

Priority Bicycle Winner

The raffle winner of our Priority Classic Plus from Priority Bicycle was… Alyson Roberts, Director, Business Analysis and Systems Implementation, ST Clinical Informatics!

Bingo Night Was a Hit Once Again!

This year’s campaign also created space for connection and joy thanks to our Strength from Within Bingo Night. Team members from across the organization gathered for an evening of friendly competition, laughter, and shared purpose, all while supporting the campaign. This night was a reminder that coming together around something fun can also be deeply meaningful, strengthening our sense of community while directly supporting the programs that serve our neighbors and patients every day.