Hope … the word of the moment. As the Women’s Community Clinic approaches our 10 year anniversary, we also approach a crossroads – one of increased need and great opportunity.

Every one percent increase in unemployment translates to an estimated 1.1 million additional uninsured individuals in need of health care in the United States. This tells us that the economic crisis has many faces, an increasing number of which we serve here at the Clinic or through our outreach in the community.

In the past several months, the Clinic has faced economic challenges that mirror the hardships of many of our clients. This difficult time comes with the opportunity for reinvention and innovation. We are emboldened to look creatively at how we can continue to do what we do best despite a decrease in resources. Our Staff and you—our amazing volunteers and supporters—are at the center of this innovation. Thanks to years of thoughtful fundraising and conservative financial planning we have a strong foundation to stand on during less certain times.

The increased need for our services makes the move to a larger facility more urgent than it ever has been. However, we have extended the timeline for our relocation to the new site to ensure that we are able to best serve our clients both now and in the long term. Our Capital Project is progressing with confidence and an eye towards sustainability.

As a client recently said, “the beautiful irony of community volunteer-run clinics is that they always emanate abundance.” For clients whose health care may be lacking, the Women’s Community Clinic is a place that presents them with hope and abundance—and will continue to do so. We urge you to continue your support during this important time. If you are able, please consider stretching your gift. If you are not able to give, call us to find out how you can volunteer. You are the community that allows us to thrive and we are extremely grateful.

In solidarity,
Carlina Hansen, Executive Director