SUPPORT OUR WORK
Your involvement makes a difference. Help us save lives.
The life-saving work of the VHRC takes ... work. And time. And money. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, this work wouldn't be possible without the generous support of people like you. Will you partner with us in our mission to serve and support people who use drugs? Keep scrolling to learn how you can get involved.
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Donate
VHRC receives grant & state funding to provide our life-saving services, but in an era of slashed budgets, we rely on the support of private donors more than ever. Flexible private donations allow us to fill budget gaps not covered by restrictive grant funding and keep up with the growing demand for our services. VHRC accepts both physical donations and cold, hard (digital) cash. Donations are tax-deductible.
What Cash Donations Cover
Physical Goods We Need
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Seasonally appropriate clothing, in good condition.
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Winter: blankets, knit hats, gloves, thick socks, coats, and hand and foot warmers.
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Summer: bug spray, sun screen, socks, and ballcaps.
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Backpacks and bags.
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Water & hydration packs.
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Easily transportable and accessible food, like pouches of tuna, microwavable meals, bread, sandwiches, canned goods {with a pull top!} etc. Snack packs with a mix of no-chew and chewy items accommodate all levels of dental health. You can also drop off a meal with prior arrangement.
$5
three 1-quart sharps containers for participants to safely store and dispose of used syringes
$50
a case of CRP masks for our
OD-reversal kits or one case of
sterile syringes
$10
a case of antibiotic ointment to include with safer-use and
wound-care kits
$100
a case of sterile water for our safer-use kits to prevent infection
$30
a case of alcohol wipes for our safer-use kits to prevent infection
$150
monthly mileage cost for a Patient Navigator to assist participants through HIV/hep C treatment
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Volunteer
VHRC runs on passion, and we know you have that! If you feel inspired to get involved, we host drop-in volunteer hours at both our locations. We set you up to assemble the life-saving kits that we distribute at outreach. It’s low stress and high impact. Come for as long or as little as you like.
If you are sensitive to being around drug paraphernalia, this may not be the opportunity for you.
Volunteer Drop-In Hours
Roanoke:
Mondays from 3pm - 5pm
Thursdays from 3pm - 6pm
West Piedmont:
Mondays from 1pm - 5pm
Wednesdays from 1pm - 5pm
Thursdays from 2pm - 5pm
If you’re interested in volunteering for outreach, that requires a little more commitment, organization, and training. If it’s your first time dropping-in to volunteer or you’d like to attend outreach, please email us.
