named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
100% New York Coalition
Partnership with NYC hospitals to collect surplus medical supplies, reduce waste, and advance sustainability and global health equity
Corporate Engagement Program
Offers corporations volunteer events, supply drives, in-kind donations, and ESG-aligned partnerships to support global health
Disaster Response Program
Delivers critical medical supplies and PPE to healthcare workers during outbreaks and emergencies, such as the Ebola response in Uganda and DRC
Education & Accessibility Program
Inclusive volunteer and training opportunities for neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, and occupational therapy students
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 2 activities
- Local medical supply distribution in NY Metro areaDistributes rescued medical and wellness supplies to local clinics and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. In one reporting period, delivered supplies 465 times to 207 distinct organizations, totaling over 353,000 pounds and nearly $3.1 million in value, with 96 organizations placing repeat orders.
- Rescue and distribution of surplus medical suppliesRescues unused medical and humanitarian supplies and equipment from hospitals and manufacturers, both domestically and globally, and distributes them to under-resourced health systems. The organization has distributed medical supplies valued at up to $68 million to 91 countries, including shipments in response to crises such as the Ebola outbreaks in West Africa and Uganda.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Corporate and institutional partnership programsFacilitates partnerships with hospitals, corporate donors, and employer match campaigns to collect and distribute in-kind donations. Offers customizable programs with impact tracking and administrative support, including scheduled pickups and annual impact reporting for partner hospitals.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Health systems strengthening programsImplements programs to strengthen health systems in underserved regions, including Puerto Rico, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Lebanon, and Ethiopia, through the delivery of medical supplies and ongoing support.
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International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
- Humanitarian emergency responseResponds to disease outbreaks, natural disasters, conflicts, and other humanitarian emergencies by mobilizing and delivering medical supplies and personal protective equipment. Activities include support during the 2014–2016 Ebola epidemic and the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Uganda and surrounding regions.
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Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Medical supply waste diversion and environmental impactDiverts surplus medical supplies from landfills by rescuing and redistributing them, contributing to environmental sustainability. Has diverted over 9.5 million pounds of medical waste from landfills.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and pre-vocational programsEngages volunteers in sorting and preparing medical supplies for shipment through on-site and offsite events, including corporate and community groups. Operates pre-vocational programs for at-risk populations such as older adults, young adults with ASD and IDD, veterans, and incarcerated individuals, providing inclusive opportunities for individuals of all abilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.70M
Contributions & grants$6.51M97%
Program service revenue$166K2%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$7.67M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$2.67M
Grants paid out$3.39M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.48M
Cash$1.42M
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.02M
Net assets$6.47M
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -42.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLE BUTIN | CEO | 40 | $206K |
| ERICA QUIROZ | CAO | 40 | $178K |
| DAVID BOURNS | COO | 40 | $175K |
| HEATHER CLARK | CHIEF OF PRO | 40 | $175K |
| ALEXANDER KRASNY | DIRECTOR OF | 40 | $119K |
board members · 17
- BETH STEVENS — CHAIR
- CYNTHIA MCCOLLUM — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID SCHWARTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- ELISSA MELLINGER — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH SCHROEDER — BOARD MEMBER
- HEIDI RIEGER — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES ODELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF LEVIEN — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER KATRITOS — CO-CHAIR
- JOE FLUTIE — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN RUCH — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDY BAUM — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT GURSHA — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT HOLDOM — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT MYERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- VIMAL SHAH — BOARD MEMBER
- WENDY SANDLER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Columbia Alumni Association Partner — Sponsored a book talk and reception for "Wild Hope Now."
- Columbia University Partner — Hosts fieldwork for Afya's graduate OT students and employs Danielle Butin as adjunct faculty.
- Dominican College Partner — Hosted a "Charger Chat" event featuring "Wild Hope Now."
- Grady Health System Partner — Partnered with Afya to distribute medical supplies during emergency responses.
- Greater New York Hospital Association Partner — Collaborates with Afya to engage hospitals in donating surplus medical supplies.
- Greater New York Hospital Association Partner — Partnership to collect unused medical supplies from 40 hospitals in New York City for global distribution.
- Hastings on Hudson Library Partner — Hosted "The Gamut Talks" featuring Danielle Butin.
- NYU Steinhardt Partner — Hosted a book event for "Wild Hope Now."
- New York State Occupational Therapy Annual Conference Partner — Hosted Danielle Butin as keynote speaker.
- New York University Partner — Alma mater of Danielle Butin and source of student fieldwork participants.
- Occupational Therapy Fieldwork students Partner — Partnership involving supervision and collaboration with Occupational Therapy Fieldwork students in volunteer and training programs.
- Pace University Partner — Hosted a commencement speech by Danielle Butin.
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Partner — Hosted the launch of Afya's Changemaker Series.
- Scarsdale Public Library Partner — Hosted an author talk for "Wild Hope Now."
- The Print Center Partner — Sponsored a book talk and reception for "Wild Hope Now."
- Westchester County School Nurses Partner — Partnered with school nurses in Westchester County, NY to deliver essential medical and wellness supplies.
- World Health Organization Government — References WHO's declaration of the Ebola outbreak in May 2026.
- clinics Partner — Collaborates with clinics to fulfill on-the-ground medical needs through supply and program support.
- community-based organizations Partner — Partners with community-based organizations to deliver health and humanitarian aid locally and globally.
- governments Government — Works with government agencies as part of its global network to improve health equity and medical supply access.
- hospitals Partner — Collaborates with hospitals as part of its global network to support medical and community health initiatives.
- trusted partners already on the ground Partner — Collaborates with local organizations in impacted regions to identify urgent needs and coordinate aid delivery.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Corporate Engagement Through Transformational Volunteeringmethodology: employee-engagement-through-volunteerismBy offering inclusive, team-based volunteer activities centered on medical supply preparation, we strengthen employee engagement and support corporate ESG goals, because meaningful, hands-on service fosters personal connection to global impact.
- Inclusive Skills-Based Trainingmethodology: inclusive-education-trainingBy engaging neurodivergent individuals and youth in hands-on medical supply sorting and preparation, we build workforce skills and experience, because inclusive, experiential learning creates accessible pathways into global health careers.
- Medical Supply Rescue and Redistributionmethodology: medical_supply_redistributionBy rescuing surplus, usable medical supplies from healthcare institutions in the U.S. and redistributing them to under-resourced health systems globally, we improve access to care and strengthen provider capacity, because redirecting waste addresses both health inequities and environmental harm.
- Partner-Driven Needs Assessmentmethodology: partner-driven-needs-assessmentBy collaborating with local health authorities and frontline providers to assess urgent needs, we ensure that medical supply shipments are relevant and effective, because community-led prioritization increases impact and avoids waste.
- Workforce Protection as a Gateway to Caremethodology: protect-healthcare-workers-firstBy prioritizing the delivery of protective equipment to healthcare workers during outbreaks, we enable safe patient care and disease containment, because protecting frontline providers is essential to maintaining functional health systems in crisis.