FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VHC Health Donates More Than 250 Winter Items in Support of PathForward
Arlington, VA (May 14, 2024) – VHC Health, a community-based health system providing medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area, announced today the success of February's Winter Warmth Drive in support of Pathforward, a nonprofit organization that provides life-saving supportive services for vulnerable people. The community's overwhelming generosity resulted in a total of 293 items, including coats, sweaters, hoodies, beanies, and more.
"We are deeply moved by the outpouring of support during the Winter Warmth Drive," said Christopher T. Lane, President & CEO of VHC Health. "These donations will undoubtedly make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many in our community."
The Winter Warmth Drive was organized by VHC Health and the Clinical Technicians Committee. All donations will go to PathForward, an organization that provides food, shelter, and additional resources to homeless members of the Arlington community.
“We are so grateful to VHC Health for supporting our efforts to end homelessness in our community,” said Betsy Frantz, President and CEO of PathForward. “The generosity shown at VHC Health is extremely heartwarming, and these donations will provide essential warmth and comfort to those who need it most.”
PathForward’s Winter Warmth Drive is still going: individuals wishing to donate items directly can do so by visiting Pathforward's location at 2020 14th St N, Arlington, VA 22201. Drop-offs are accepted daily.
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About VHC HealthTM: VHC Health provides exceptional medical services as our region’s community health system. Virginia Hospital Center was designated a 2021 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. In 2022, the Hospital was selected for an 11th consecutive Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and a 21st consecutive ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group. Virginia Hospital Center is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility and designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. VHC Health is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – a national network of independent healthcare organizations.
