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What We Do
OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE
CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO MEET “EVERY DAY” NEEDS OF LOCAL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BATTLING CANCER.
But what does this look like in action?
V for Victory coordinates services such as; car repairs for a local family, so that they have transportation to treatment; installing safety bars in a residence for an individual who is experiencing a loss of balance and suffered severe falls; or coordinating lawn care and home cleaning services for a family in and out of the hospital so they can focus their attention on treatments and their health.
THE NEED
Currently, V4V receives an average of 800 service requests each month, and our network of families we serve is growing.
The Challenge
One direct challenge to meeting all the requests that come through the door is the number of partnering businesses V4V has in each service industry. For example, if we receive 10 requests for cleaning services but only have 5 cleaning service partners, we are only able to complete 5 requests that month.
HOW WE ARE FUNDED
Family Services
Most of our funding comes directly from individuals in the community. Every customer who eats at any V Pizza restaurant can donate to V for Victory right on their receipt. 100% of all donations go directly to our family services! Other avenues of funding include donations made from individuals or local groups. Often, churches, schools, or other local organizations donate in honor of a local family member or friend. We also receive support through fundraising events hosted by local business partners on our behalf.
V for Victory hosts one annual holiday fundraiser in December. This single fundraising event generates a significant portion of the funding that covers the services we provide in the following year and dictates how we budget our funds to ensure we serve all our families equitably.
Since most of our business partners offer a 50% discounted rate, every dollar donated to V4V goes twice as far!
Operations
Our operational overhead is low and is currently funded by our Board of Directors and Corporate Donors. We are currently seeking additional corporate sponsorships to support our infrastructure and administrative functions.
In addition to coordinating direct services to meet everyday needs, V for Victory commits to providing one free meal a week at any V Pizza restaurant to every family actively in treatment for the duration of their treatment. This averages out to more than 2,000 free meals every month!