Centre Volunteers in Medicine

What Centre Volunteers in Medicine does

Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) is a Pennsylvania-registered nonprofit free clinic headquartered at 2026 Sandy Drive, State College, PA, founded in 2003 to serve uninsured residents and workers of Centre County. It delivers medical, dental, behavioral health, case management, medication assistance, point-of-care laboratory testing, and voucher-based vision, hearing, and breast-health services to individuals without insurance whose household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. The clinical footprint includes eight exam rooms, the Dr. Richard M. Madore Dental Clinic (with in-house denture production at a suggested $150 donation per plate), integrated behavioral health modeled on the AIMS framework from the University of Washington, and a roster of in-house specialties spanning dermatology, gynecology, rheumatology, nephrology, podiatry, wound care, physical therapy, dietetics, and chiropractic. Penn State Health residents rotate through the clinic alongside volunteer clinicians, and referrals flow to Geisinger, Mount Nittany Medical Health, and Mount Nittany Breast Care Center for advanced imaging, cardiology, and specialty services not available in-house.

CVIM operates a hybrid clinical and pharmacy platform: an on-site dispensary pulls medications through patient assistance programs, bulk purchases from Direct Relief and AmeriCares, and reduced-cost partnerships with Wegman's Pharmacy and Boalsburg Apothecary; the point-of-care lab runs urinalysis, microalbumin, hemoccult, hCG, HIV, Hep C, hemoglobin A1C, lipid panel, COVID, strep, flu, and glucose tests. The organization is governed by a volunteer board and led by Executive Director Paula M. Williams, with a small paid staff of 11-50 supplemented by 325+ volunteers contributing over 13,500 hours annually. The capital structure is unusually clean for a clinic of this scale: the Sandy Drive building is owned mortgage-free following a successful Capital Campaign, allowing nearly all donations to flow to direct patient care.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions rather than fees for service. Funding sources include individual donors (notably Lance and Ellen Shaner, whose cumulative giving reached $1 million), local businesses, foundation grants (Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, Cardinal Health Foundation), the annual Centre Gives campaign (which produced $108,374 from 438 donors, the largest total among participating nonprofits), and a portfolio of fundraising events (Battle of the Minds trivia night, Nittany Valley Half-Marathon, Centre County Cornhole Classic, Central Cycling Classic). The organization holds a Charity Navigator four-star rating and CompliAssure registration with the Pennsylvania Department of State, and receives no regular federal or state funding. All services are free to eligible patients, with a suggested donation requested only for in-house dentures.

Name

Centre Volunteers in Medicine

Legal name

Centre Volunteers in Medicine

Website

https://cvim.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre Volunteers in Medicine is a nonprofit free clinic in State College, PA that provides medical, dental, behavioral health, case management, and medication services at no cost to uninsured Centre County residents at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI), Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Free clinic services
• Community health center
• Uninsured healthcare access
• Volunteer medical care
• Charitable dental services

Headquarters

HQ city

State College

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations & Corporate Donations: Primary funding source. CVIM receives no regular federal or state funding, relying entirely on individual donors, local businesses, foundation grants, and volunteer time. The organization owns its mortgage-free clinic building, allowing more resources to go directly to patient care.
2. Foundation & Grant Funding: Funding from foundations such as the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, Cardinal Health Foundation, and others. Lance and Ellen Shaner have contributed $1 million in cumulative donations.
3. Denture Donations (Suggested): For in-house denture services, a suggested donation of $150 per denture plate ($300 for both upper and lower) is requested to support sustainability. Financial assistance is available for those who cannot make the suggested donation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre Volunteers in Medicine operates a free, volunteer-powered healthcare clinic serving uninsured residents and workers of Centre County, Pennsylvania. It delivers comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, case management, medication assistance, and specialty care services at no charge to eligible patients. The clinic runs an in-house dispensary, point-of-care lab, and voucher programs for vision, hearing, and breast health services through partner providers.

Product overview

Centre Volunteers in Medicine is a free healthcare clinic offering a comprehensive range of medical, dental, and support services to uninsured individuals in Centre County, Pennsylvania. The organization operates as a single unified clinic providing primary care, specialty care, dental services, behavioral health, case management, and medication assistance. Core services include the Medical Clinic with in-house specialties (dermatology, gynecology, rheumatology, chiropractic, nephrology, podiatry, wound care, physical therapy, dietetics) plus external referral partnerships; the Dr. Richard M. Madore Dental Clinic offering emergency, restorative, and preventive dental care with in-house dentures; Behavioral Health services integrated into primary care; Case Management for benefits and resource navigation; Medication Services through an in-house dispensary and pharmacy partnerships; Voucher Programs for vision, hearing aids, and breast health; and Lab Services for point-of-care testing. Educational programs include Penn State Health resident rotations. Fundraising events support operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Clinic

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,500+ free healthcare visits provided in Fiscal Year 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Direct ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVIM leverages Direct Relief partnerships to obtain bulk purchases of discounted medications, ensuring cost-effective solutions for patients accessing the in-house dispensary.
• AmeriCarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for bulk medication purchases at discounted prices, complementing the Direct Relief relationship to ensure reliable and affordable medication supply.
• Wegman's PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner pharmacy in the reduced-cost prescription network. CVIM pays for patient prescriptions at reduced costs through Wegman's, extending medication access beyond the in-house dispensary.
• Boalsburg ApothecarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner pharmacy in the reduced-cost prescription network. CVIM pays for patient prescriptions at reduced costs through Boalsburg Apothecary.
• GeisingercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for services not available in-house, including cardiology and advanced imaging. Ensures patients receive necessary specialized care without disruption.
• Mount Nittany Medical HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for advanced medical services including cardiology and imaging. Also a partner for breast health vouchers (Mount Nittany Breast Care Center).
• Penn State HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn State Health residents participate in rotations at CVIM, providing Primary Care and Pediatric Care alongside volunteer providers. This partnership enhances the breadth of medical services available.
• Nittany Eye AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVision voucher partner. Accepts CVIM vision vouchers covering basic eye exams, lenses, and frames. Diabetic individuals are recommended to use Nittany Eye Associates or other specified providers.
• Heimer Eye Care AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVision voucher partner accepting CVIM vouchers for basic eye exams and eyewear.
• Pennsylvania Vision FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn affiliate of VBA, this 501(c)(3) organization is committed to preserving vision health through optometry in Pennsylvania. Since 2007, it has helped over 10,382 uninsured Pennsylvanians access quality eye care. Proudly supports CVIM's vision voucher program.
• Mount Nittany Breast Care CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreast health voucher partner. Accepts CVIM mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and early detection vouchers for qualifying patients.
• Geisinger Breast Care (Gray's Woods)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreast health voucher partner accepting CVIM vouchers for mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, and early detection testing.
• Delta Dental Community Care FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation grant funding for CVIM's dental program, supporting the Dr. Richard M. Madore Dental Clinic and its comprehensive dental services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Church Health: Memphis-based faith-inspired clinic offering low-cost/free medical, dental, and behavioral care to the working uninsured, comparable to CVIM's ALICE-population focus.
• Volunteers in Medicine (VIM Alliance): The national free-clinic network and model that inspired CVIM's founding; member clinics deliver free volunteer-powered care to the uninsured, directly mirroring CVIM's model.
• CommunityHealth: A large free clinic (Chicago) providing free medical, dental, and specialty care to uninsured adults via volunteer clinicians, closely paralleling CVIM's charitable clinic model.

Emerging players

• HealthRIGHT 360: Nonprofit providing integrated medical, behavioral health, and case-management services to underserved populations, overlapping with CVIM's integrated safety-net offering.
• Remote Area Medical (RAM): Delivers free medical, dental, and vision care to underserved and uninsured populations via volunteer clinicians, overlapping with CVIM's free-care mission though via mobile pop-up clinics.

Regional players

• Neighborhood Healthcare: Nonprofit community health system offering integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health to low-income and uninsured patients, comparable service model in a different geography.
• Open Door Community Health Centers: Community health center providing comprehensive primary, dental, and behavioral care to underserved populations, similar service breadth to CVIM but in a different region and with FQHC funding.

Others

• Direct Relief: Medical supply and medication donor partner that supplies CVIM's dispensary; an enabling supplier rather than a competitor.
• AmeriCares: Global health nonprofit and medication supplier partnering with free clinics including CVIM; an ecosystem/supply partner in the safety-net space.
• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: The membership and advocacy body for free/charitable clinics that runs the Equity Rx program CVIM participates in; an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CentreCVIM

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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