Afya Foundation

‼️Hurricane Helene Shipment Delivery Update! We’re thrilled to share that we sent 10 pallets of essential supplies (equivalent of nearly 5,000 pounds and total value of over $31k!) for our Hurricane Helene response!🚛 This week, these pallets were successfully delivered to our partner’s warehouse in Georgia, where an incredible team of volunteers showed up to help delivery them to North Carolina, providing much-needed relief to those affected by the disaster. 📦The supplies include essential items including adult diapers, braces, slings, earplugs, goggles, gloves, masks, various types of wound care supplies, walkers and wheelchairs. We are continuing to prepare additional shipments to the impacted areas. We are deeply grateful to Distribute Aid and Kenco Group for being instrumental in the delivery of these critical supplies. A huge thank you to our volunteers for their hard work and unwavering support, as well as to our donors whose contributions make this relief effort possible. Want to learn how you can support us? 👉Click the link below to support our hurricane response efforts! https://lnkd.in/eH5wnHPw #Afya #HurricaneRelief #HurricaneHelene #CommunitySupport

Danielle Butin, Afya Foundation's CEO, took the stage at Iona University today where she inspired students with insights from her #book, "Wild Hope Now." Her powerful message about resilience and embracing change resonated deeply with everyone in attendance. Through a collection of engaging, heartfelt vignettes, Danielle recounts the highlights of Afya’s successes, reminding us that by sharing our stories, we can bring light to life’s darkest moments and create real, positive change. 🧡 Thank you to all who attended! 📚✨ And many thanks to Iona for inviting Danielle to participate in their distinguished Cornell Lecture series.

We're thankful to the SAR High School team for coming in to help sort with us! The hardworking volunteers sorted around 500 pounds of supplies, impacting an estimated 5,000 lives! 🩺🤲 Thanks to their dedication, we were able to make a significant impact in our community by providing medical supplies to health care professionals to deliver essential care.🏥 Well done! We can’t wait for you to join us next time.👏

Hurricane Helene Shipment Update!🚛🚨 This morning, 10 pallets—around 5,000 pounds—of essential supplies are set to arrive in Georgia this Monday! 🙌 These critical resources will be distributed to grassroots organizations, including the Asheville's Medic Collective, working tirelessly in the affected areas. We'd also like to thank our dedicated partners UJA-Federation of New York and Distribute Aid for helping with immediate mobilization of our efforts. This shipment is just a part of a larger effort made possible by your incredible support. 💪 The need on the ground is enormous, and together, we can make an impactful difference. 👉Click below to donate today! https://lnkd.in/eH5wnHPw Let’s keep the momentum going and show our solidarity with those impacted by Hurricane Helene! 💙 #HurricaneHelene #CommunitySupport #Afya #HurricaneRelief

UJA-Federation of New York came together with Afya to sort and pack critical medical supplies for communities in need! As we reflect on the past year, we also strive to make a positive impact in our community. 💙 The spirited team: 🩺 sorted around 1,400 pounds of essential supplies 🤲touched 14,000 lives We're honored to be invited to help in the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, deepening our shared commitment to serving others.🌟Thank you! #UJA #Afya #ImpactfulPartnership

When disaster strikes, Afya shows up. ⚠️Hurricane Helene has devastated six states, leaving destruction across 600 miles. With a death toll of 130 and counting and millions without power, urgent help is needed. With your support, Afya is en route with lifesaving medical supplies, rescued from the surpluses of New York Hospitals in partnership with the Greater New York Hospital Association.🏥 Afya has also partnered with local organizations in the Southeast to deliver essential medical and humanitarian supplies to affected regions, starting with staging supplies for our first shipment to North Carolina.📦 But we can’t do it without you. Please donate now! Your contribution will help deliver essential supplies like medical equipment and hygiene products to communities in crisis. 👉Tap the link in our bio to give! Just $100 can provide supplies worth twice that amount, reaching approximately 40,000 individuals for every loaded tractor trailer that arrives. Thank you for your generosity!🧡🧡 #Afya #HurricaneHeleneRelief #DisasterResponse

🌍✨ Today, we’re highlighting our volunteers' incredible impact right here in Yonkers! Our model is simple: we ask communities what they need, and your support allows us to provide a larger, more robust inventory of life-saving medical supplies. This wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers, who dedicate countless hours to sorting and preparing these supplies. 🙌❤️ Around 3,900 volunteers have collectively given 25,500 hours, touching the lives of 395 people each. For every 100 pounds of supplies rescued, we can impact up to 1,000 lives! 💖 Want to help us expand our reach? 👉 Donate now to support our volunteers who help expand our reach and impact. 👉Join our incredible team of Afya volunteers. Click the link in our bio to get started! #Afya #VolunteerImpact

Our partnership with Tender Grassroots has made a profound impact through the recent health fair camps in the Kataab region of Uganda, serving 4,710 patients. 🩺From medical check-ups to health education, Tender Grass Root has been able to address a wide range of health issues and empower individuals with the knowledge they need to lead healthier lives. Together, we are transforming lives in Uganda by providing essential supplies that empower local healthcare professionals to offer comprehensive services to those in need. 🧡 Thanks to this collaboration, we've been able to offer valuable support to communities. Let's continue working together for a healthier future! 🙌 Click the link on our bio on how to support us today!🔗 #HealthForAll #Afya #CommunityCare

💫Community Partner Spotlight! We’re thrilled to partner with Taconic Innovations Inc and support their mission to provide exceptional home care services tailored to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our recent donation of medical and humanitarian supplies reflects our shared commitment to enhancing the well-being of those we serve. 🩺📦 🤝The work we do together contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of 1.5 million people in underserved communities each year. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eyu_wXDX #Afya #TaconicInnovations #CommunityImpact

Afya recently joined forces with UJA-Federation of New York and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP for an impactful sorting event! The team: 📦sorted nearly 1,000 pounds of medical supplies 🤲touching the lives of around 10,000 individuals in need This collaborative effort highlights how each team is a champion of corporate social responsibility, united in being a leader to help deliver improved access to healthcare and greater health equity locally and globally. 🤝 A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved for your hard work and dedication. 🙌 #CSRImpact #HealthcareAccess #Volunteering #GivingBack