On June 10th, we launched a speaker series that brings powerful voices to our region to engage in vital conversations about the world we live in. For our first ViM Live event Wendy Sherman, Vania Andre, Wendy Parmet and Tom Gerety discussed Beyond the Headlines: Constitutional Rights, Public Health, and the Power of Narrative. It was a dynamic conversation exploring the intersection of individual freedoms and collective wellbeing. We created ViM Live in lieu of a traditional gala fundraiser. At a moment when the health and safety of our patients are increasingly at risk, we wanted to create a space where we could explore the ways we can continue building an informed, resilient, and compassionate community. 

Click the photo to the left to see pictures of the event by Kenzie Fields!

On Thursday, July 25, we threw a party to celebrate 20 years of working towards a society where everyone has an equal opportunity for a healthy life. Open-fire cooking. Cocktails. Performances. Music. Dancing. Ice cream.

Click the photo to the left to see gorgeous pictures of the event by Kenzie Fields!

Thanks to our generous Care Works Campaign donors, we raised half of our campaign goal and opened a second Care Center in Pittsfield! This new location will reduce the financial and logistical travel barriers for our Pittsfield patients as well as increase access for Northern Berkshire County residents.

On May 2, we celebrated with our staff, board, volunteers, friends, and partners. Click the image to the left to see photos of this beautiful evening.

Let’s drink to good health! On Wednesday, November 8 at 7pm, Hot Plate Brewing and Pittsfield Downtown Churches teamed up to support ViM and our new Pittsfield Care Center.

Participants paid $15 for 3 Bingo cards. The winner of each round takes $20 and the rest goes to ViM. Hot Plate provided the craft beer and other beverages. Pittsfield Clergy provided the Bingo calling and jokes. We’re so grateful for their support! If you haven’t been yet, Hot Plate is a lovely new brewery, located at 1 School Street in Pittsfield (just a few steps off North Street) and well worth a visit!

In joyful anticipation of our new care center in Pittsfield, we headed to central Berkshire County for our biggest event of the summer. Click the poster to view some amazing event photos by photographer Kenzie Fields.

For twenty years, VIM has provided free health care to uninsured Berkshire residents. The need is growing—so we are, too. On June 2, we officially kicked off the Care Works Campaign and began renovations at our new Pittsfield Care Center! Click the poster to see photos from this joyful community gathering!

Click here to learn more about the Care Works Campaign.