The Privilege of Giving: Serving our Community through the Good News ClinicsJohn D. Rockefeller, Jr. was quoted as saying “Think of giving not as a duty, but as a privilege.” Indeed, every day Good News Clinics’ staff, volunteers and donors experience the privilege of giving on a first-hand basis.Now, more than ever, Good News Clinics needs the support of those who wish to experience the privilege of giving. In 2009, GNC experienced a 14 percent increase in patient visits and a 34 percent increase in new patient applications (as compared to 2008) as more and more people were impacted locally by the country’s economic downturn. The new patients being seen at Good News Clinics are often individuals in their 50s or older who, for the first time in their life, do not have health insurance. Many have lost their jobs or have seen their hours decrease to a level that they do not qualify for health insurance through their employer. But even as the need continued to grow, so did our support. In fact, during 2009, GNC had more than 500 first-time donors, many of whom made donations during the 95 in 95 fundraising campaign. Just a few days after the summer donation challenge was announced, GNC received dozens of checks, mostly small amounts and many from people who had never donated to GNC before but expressed their desire to aid in this time of need. In addition to the 95 in 95 campaign, GNC had several other successful fundraisers this year including the Brighter Smiles campaign, the Kinchafoonee Cowboys concert and the annual fundraising dinner. To all who supported these efforts, our deepest thanks and gratitude. As the year end approaches, please give thoughtful consideration to how you can help support Good News Clinics. If you would like to make a financial donation, please complete and return the enclosed donation envelope or call 770-297-5040. One thing we stressed during the 95 in 95 Campaign and continue to share: Even a minimal donation can make a significant impact. For example, $30 pays for one patient visit and $50 pays for 12 children to receive dental x-rays, sealants and fluoride treatments. A United Way agency, GNC receives no government funding—we are able to provide our services at no charge due to the donations we receive from local businesses, churches, foundations and individuals, including our patients who give back to GNC to help others benefit from the Clinics’ services. We ask that you share our need for support with those who may not know of Good News Clinics, and rather than again express our thanks for your support, we thought we would share a few quotes from those who benefit most from your gifts—our patients: “Good News Clinics was there in my time of need and [the] employees and volunteers have been so kind and caring with me and my children. I thank God every day for this clinic.” “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the time and care you donate to help those in need. I have benefited and am so appreciative. May God bless you richly.” “Everyone I have come in contact with at Good News Clinics defines what it means to give back to the community.” “This place is a great blessing to many people. I hope they appreciate all the things you do here. It takes special people to give of themselves. You are those people.” “No words can express the good deeds everyone around here does every day. There is no way, and no words, to thank you for what you have done and continue to do.” |
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