Good health is the foundation upon which a person builds a flourishing life—but for many people in our community, accessing quality health care can be difficult or even impossible. They fall through the gaps of our health care system, and there’s no social safety net to back them up. These are the gaps ViM seeks to cover, so that every Berkshire resident is able not only to achieve good health, but also gain the tools to build a thriving life upon that foundation.

In this Impact Report, you will find many of the ways you have helped us make progress towards this goal in 2024. Looking at the Data provides an overview of how your donations were utilized to foster health and hope within our community this year.

2024 was marked by significant innovation and expansion, most notably with the opening of our New Care Center in Pittsfield. This milestone has closed the gap in health care access for hundreds of new Berkshire residents and extended our reach even farther in the county.

Our dedicated team of providers and volunteers delivered care to 1,643 individuals who are ineligible for health insurance and live below 300% of the federal poverty line. Our efforts spanned a broad spectrum of care including primary care, dental care, optometry, orthopedics, mental health, physical therapy, speech therapy, comprehensive reproductive health, and even pediatric palliative support.

Your unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our success, enabling us to offer 9,290 instances of free access to healthcare professionals this year alone. Each instance tells A Story of Hope about the impact of accessible health care on our patients, their families, and the community—improving lives and strengthening societal bonds.

None of this would be possible without The Power of Volunteerism, which brings patients in need together with generous, talented professionals looking for a way to help. Not only does our team of volunteers and staff provide clinical care; we provide social service assessments and referrals with every visit, ensuring that our patients are able to build healthy lives from the ground up. We’ve created several New Programs this year that go beyond traditional health care.

Finally, nearly all of these services were made possible through the contributions of Our Generous Donors. This Impact Report is our commitment to you, ensuring that your generosity effectively transforms lives and sustains our mission. Thank you for helping us work towards a society where everyone has an equal opportunity for a healthy life.