Vi Corporation

Vi Corporation is a student-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Colton creating preventative health initiatives and supporting existing community programs. We recognize that the areas we serve have higher poverty rates compared to state averages (San Bernardino County, 2020), which correlates with higher risks of chronic diseases. We wish to develop and support community programs that increase accessibility to health screening services, healthy food options, and health literacy in these populations. Vi Corporation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and public charity in the state of California. Insured by Nonprofits Insurance Alliance California (NIAC). The organization composes of 4 branches vitality, vitamin, virtue and marketing. The Vitality branch seeks to connect and improve the infrastructure of community health. What volunteers can currently do: Street Wellness Education and Outreach We provide general health screening and informational materials of local health services for individuals experiencing limited resources or homelessness. Tasks include set-up/tear-down of supplies, supporting with screenings and interacting with individuals, keeping a clean environment and cleaning the mobile shower unit. The Vitamin branch is responsible for securing and supporting food distribution services within the local community. What volunteers can currently do: Gleaning at Overflow Farms Overflow Farms allows volunteers to glean foods from the farm for ~2 hours. Food collected goes to supporting local food pantries and shelters (like Redlands Family Services). Redlands Family Service Kitchen Redlands Family Service Kitchen serves warm breakfasts every weekday from 10am to 11am. Volunteers help participate in cooking the food for the kitchen's daily breakfast from 9am to 11am. The Virtue branch seeks to create and implement educational health modules to address localized issues within our community. What volunteers can currently do: Redlands Family Service Educational Modules Volunteers can create and present educational modules at Redlands Family Services (an emergency family shelter) based on population knowledge gaps. RFS has offered flexible presentation options, including virtual presentations, and can help provide topics of discussion. Joe Baca Middle School Educational Modules Our customized curriculum 'Healthy Hearts, Happy Minds' focuses on teaching younger students about the importance of maintaining physical and mental wellness. The modules are designed to be every other week on Tuesdays at 3pm at Joe Baca Middle School throughout the school year. Volunteers facilitate the modules and activities, as well as engage with the students. The Marketing branch aims to be our community connection through the arts, creating illustrations, community classes, and more, to support the wellbeing of individuals. What volunteers can currently do: Marketing Team Development of social media and web presence for Vi Corporation, updating and maintaining company Instagram, Website, and branding. Taking photos at company services and creating posts to improve community awareness. Assisting community recruitment efforts at local colleges. Community Health Resources We're currently developing local community resources, such as local clinic maps, for individuals to have on hand in case they need help. We also collaborate with other branches to assist them with any creative material they need for their projects.

https://www.vicorporation.org/
victoriafarasat2001@gmail.com

Signatories: Victoria Farasat, George Contreras-Aceves, and Leanne Radieddine

Advisor: Pamela R Cysner