Connected to Organization --- not set --- Opportunity Title DescriptionDear Friend: This is the time, during a typical year, when VIM would invite you to our major annual fundraisers, including our Spring Dinner and our Annual Gala. This is not a typical year. We need to cancel both of these events, and the impact is substantial. These events, combined, raise more than $225,000. What is the impact of $225,000? That is what it costs us to provide a full year of comprehensive medical and dental care for 225 patients. Without that contribution, 225 people—or nearly a quarter of our patient base—will not have a medical home at a time they need one more than ever. VIM is committed to being here for our patients no matter what the future might bring, and we are incredibly grateful to all of you who have made donations in the past few months. Several of you donated your stimulus checks to VIM. And that gave us the idea for a campaign. Our goal is to raise the equivalent of 200 stimulus checks, or $240,000. If we’re successful, we can erase our anticipated fundraising shortfall for the summer and continue to provide quality care to members of our community who need it, absolutely free of charge. <strong>The Power of a Stimulus Check</strong> Not everyone is in a position to donate $1,200. Some of you are in a position to donate considerably more than that. That’s how this can work—if each of us does what we can. Because together, one patient and one treatment at a time, we know we can reach our goal. <strong>Here’s how you can help</strong> We hope you’ll join us in demonstrating the power of your stimulus check—whether you receive one or not!--by making a generous donation today. You can mail us a check, or make your donation on our <a href="http://vimberkshires.org/donate">website</a>. Thank you! <strong>The POWER of 200 Stimulus Checks</strong> While we battle the coronavirus, VIM continues to fulfill our mission and help keep our patients healthy and away from hospital emergency rooms—combining a mix of telemedicine and in-clinic visits. VIM also continues to take a lead role among local social service organizations to coordinate our community response. And, we’re supplementing available resources with spot grants to help patients—who have been among the hardest-hit economically—pay for rent, utilities, and other basics. Link to Learn More Text for Learn More Button Ways to Help Tags Type - In-person or Virtual plus other(s) In-person Virtual Answer Calls Collect Donations Delivery Food Distribution Food Packing Foster Animals Hotline Staff Indoor Maintenance Note Writing Other Outdoor Phone Calling Project-based Proofreading Research Skills-based Tech Support Tutoring Writing Ages 12-15 16-18 55+ Adults (18+) Child with Adult Children (5-12) Groups Corporate Teams Families Groups (10+) Groups (2-10) Individuals How Often One-time Ongoing Recurring Training Formal None On-site Skilled When Anytime Evenings Weekdays Weekends-- Parent -- Add New Keep Visible Until:
