On Thursday, November 12^th, VNS Health will raise funds for our Charitable Care and Community Impact Programs by holding our 2026 Benefit Dinner: “Care That Connects Us” – at The Ziegfeld Ballroom.

The 2026 Benefit will feature the presentation of the Lillian D. Wald Award to Richard Park, MD, CEO and Co-Founder of Rendr, and Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Ascend Partners. The award, named after the public health pioneer and founder of VNS Health, is presented each year in recognition of those who have made significant contributions to the health and welfare of others.

Founded in 1893, VNS Health has more than 100,000 patients, clients, and health plan members in its care on any given day. We deliver expert and compassionate care to tens of thousands of New Yorkers, including those who are overlooked, marginalized, or otherwise find it hard to get the care they need. We meet people where they are — in their homes and communities — and through empathy and the best possible care, we provide hope and a brighter future.

In 2025, VNS Health, together with our generous supporters and community partners, provided over $66 million in Charitable Care and Community Impact programs, serving over 152,000 neighbors in need.