Loudoun Free Clinic Receives $35,000 Donation from E*TRADE!
The Loudoun Free Clinic of Leesburg, VA received a $35,000 donation in January 2010 from Arlington-based E*TRADE Savings Bank, representing E*TRADE's investment in and support for the Free Clinic's community outreach and support programs.
In continuous operation since 2002 as a project of the Catoctin Foundation, the Free Clinic serves the uninsured residents of Loudoun County, between the ages of 18 and 64, at no charge. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors and supported by the volunteer services of area physicians, healthcare organizations, businesses and individuals, the Clinic's mission is to improve access to healthcare services for the uninsured, thereby improving the overall health status of this segment of Loudoun's population.
“We are grateful to E*TRADE Savings Bank for this generous donation and the bank's recognition of our efforts to provide an option for healthcare for those in our community who otherwise would not be able to afford care,” said Erin Smith, Chairman of the Free Clinic's Board of Directors.
Kelvin James, Director of Community Investment for E*TRADE, said the bank is committed to investing in community organizations that support low and moderate-income individuals. “E*TRADE is proud to support the Loudoun Free Clinic and its goal to improve access to quality healthcare for individuals in need,” he added.
For additional information on the Free Clinic, call 703-779-5416 or visit www.loudounfreeclinic.org. Information on E*TRADE Savings Bank is available at www.etrade.com.
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Loudoun Free Clinic Receives $10K Grant from
Community Foundation of Northern Virginia
The Loudoun Free Clinic of Leesburg, VA received a $10,000 grant in February from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia—Chin Family Fund.
This endowment is a donor fund of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia designated to provide direct grants and others forms of assistance that support education, children's health, and medical care.
In continuous operation since 2002 as a project of the Catoctin Foundation, the Free Clinic serves the uninsured residents of Loudoun County, between the ages of 18 and 64, at no charge. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors and supported by the volunteer services of area physicians, healthcare organizations, businesses and individuals, the Clinic's mission is to improve access to healthcare services for the uninsured, thereby improving the overall health status of this segment of Loudoun's population.
“We are appreciative of this generous donation from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia—Chin Family Fund,” said Erin Smith, Chairman of the Free Clinic's Board of Directors. The grant will provide support to our efforts to continue serving the medically underserved in Loudoun.”
The Community Foundation of Northern Virginia helps to meet the most critical needs of this area through the provision of grants to support local non-profit organizations. Its areas of focus are poverty relief, child and youth development, education, mental health, and aging.
For additional information on the Free Clinic, call 703-779-5416 or visit www.loudounfreeclinic.org. Information on the Community Foundation of Northern Virginia is available by visiting www.novacf.org
