EpiVax Partners with Rhode Island Foundation to Expand Charitable Giving Programs

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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EpiVax, Inc. ("EpiVax") announces the establishment of the Vax Gives Back Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation, a step to continue the strong tradition of corporate responsibility and community service at the company.
In 2007, De Groot and other medical volunteers founded Clínica Esperanza / Hope Clinic, a free medical clinic for uninsured residents of the Valley, Olneyville, and surrounding neighborhoods in Providence, Rhode Island.
The new Vax Gives Back Fund sets aside a yearly budget for EpiVax employees to distribute to local non-profit organizations throughout the year.
EpiVax Human Resources Manager, Leaya Martelli, who leads Vax Gives Back, said "The new fund will help EpiVax contribute to the community and access the Rhode Island Foundation's charitable expertise for years to come.