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Midway thru 2013 VIDA is on track to meeting its shipping goals!
ByvidaVIDA has set a goal of 55 containers – each valued at about half-a-million – to Latin America in 2013. At this point in time we have shipped 25 containers valued at $20 million! All accomplished with a very small team and the amazing support of local volunteers, hospitals and corporations. We do believe we…
Are you available to volunteer for a day?
ByvidaLooking to volunteer for a day or even half-a-day? We’ve just made it easier. We’re open Monday-Friday from 11am-5:30pm. Please email us to let us know when you’re coming. We suggest wearing close-toed shoes, various layers for heat and cold, and readers if you generally need them for small print. You and your friends are…
VIDA’s First Container to Cuba
ByvidaOn April 18, 2001, VIDA loaded the first container for Cuba. It goes by train to North Carolina, then by truck to Montreal, and finally by ship to Havana. VIDA is working through a non-profit organization from South-East United States called Cuban Health Network, which has been shipping supplies to Cuban hospitals and smaller clinics…
Due to COVID 19 – we are suspending our Volunteer Program
ByvidaHello friends! Due to increased government announcements – we are not accepting volunteers at the warehouse til April or if and when more news comes out. We are sorry as we need volunteers daily to accomplish our goals. We are still shipping containers to Latin America. We could use your financial support at this time…
Volunteer Organization One Brick Sorts at VIDA Saturday February 13
ByvidaOur next sort event with volunteer organization One Brick is scheduled for Saturday February 13th at the VIDA Warehouse in Emeryville – join in as a member of One Brick or come along solo! Just a few hours in the morning so you can get on to your day! We need your help! VIDA has…
2023 A Very Busy, Productive Year for VIDA
ByvidaHospitals in Northern California are continuing to redirect surplus COVID supplies to VIDA to send to those countries that still need emergency supplies. In 2023 VIDA has sent over 70 shipments to Peru, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Uganda, India, Mexico, The Caribbean, Honduras, and Ukraine. “Over 70 containers of supplies shipped…” Peru is still are…
