Can you help me find a way to provide the myriad of physical/mental health benefits of massage therapy to the people who most need it and otherwise can't afford the out-of-pocket cost?
I want to do whatever I can to reach underserved populations, I just don't know how to do it in a financially sustainable way. Become a nonprofit? Partner with other organizations?
Looking for folks with experience in the nonprofit world of community service healthcare or adjacent spheres.
Looking for folks who... read more ▼
Can you help me find a way to provide the myriad of physical/mental health benefits of massage therapy to the people who most need it and otherwise can't afford the out-of-pocket cost?
I want to do whatever I can to reach underserved populations, I just don't know how to do it in a financially sustainable way. Become a nonprofit? Partner with other organizations?
Looking for folks with experience in the nonprofit world of community service healthcare or adjacent spheres.
Looking for folks who want this service and may have a sense of what would best work for them.
Looking for folks with resources who are passionate about health, well-being, and community service.
During the month of August I offered donation-based massage sessions in response to not only the second consecutive year of historic flooding, but also the steadily increasing pressures on vulnerable populations due to chronic illness, cost of living, mental health crises, chronic stress, etc. What I took away from that experience was, not only how great the need for that kind of service is, not only how much immediate benefit can be achieved if people are given an opportunity to be cared for, but also just how life-affirming and gratifying it was for me personally to meet people where they are. I want to do more.
If you want to help, have ideas or resources, let's start a conversation. Let me know who I need to connect with to make this a reality.
Andrew Shaffer
https://www.andrewshaffermassage.com
802-793-0596
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The FPF Community Directory is a collection of more than 15,000 Vermont businesses and nonprofits in 247 categories that participate in Front Porch Forum. FPF does not screen or evaluate these organizations. Learn more in the FPF Help Center.