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We have good news about December winner Community Care Clinic of Dare, right after this quick update...
What a long strange trip it's been
I've taken this holiday season to reflect on Charitocracy's place in my life. As I crank the wheel again, and another winner is selected, another blog post written, another grant check mailed, it's hard to grasp that we've done this over 100 times now, across Charitocracy USA and Charitocracy OBX. This is a perfect moment to extend my gratitude to each and every one of you who's nominated a cause, cast a vote, and/or generously contributed to our grants. I see you. How about we go another year, shall we?
December 2022 winner Community Care Clinic of Dare
At midnight last night we named Charitocracy OBX's 27th monthly winner! Congratulations to Community Care Clinic of Dare nominated by donor lleiser. They provide basic healthcare, medication assistance, and wellness education for uninsured persons in Dare County. You can find their website here.
Now you have a week to sweeten the pot with a special one-time donation of any amount, which we'll add straight to the check we write to CCCD next week. And check out this excellent explanation of the services CCCD offers and the role they fill in the community. Then take a moment to feel good about your part in our collective $542+ grant to help with their ongoing work!
Have a great January, and all of 2023, and be sure to log into Charitocracy OBX to update your votes or nominate a new cause!
We have good news about November winner Coastal Humane Society, right after this quick update...
The Giving Season
Warm wishes to you from Charitocracy this holiday season, and I hope you are able to find some peaceful moments to contemplate all the good you've done this year, not least of which through your donations and influence here. We are making a difference in people's lives, and it feels great. So if it comes up in conversation while gathered with family and friends, tell a loved one about Charitocracy. The more the merrier!
November 2022 winner Coastal Humane Society
At midnight last night we named Charitocracy OBX's 26th monthly winner! Congratulations to Coastal Humane Society nominated by donor bjstager. They ensure all Outer Banks pets are healthy and that no owner is forced to give up a pet because of financial hardship. You can find their website here.
Now you have a week to sweeten the pot with a special one-time donation of any amount, which we'll add straight to the check we write to CHS next week. And check out this video from last December about pet photos with Santa and other festive pet activities and fundraisers! Then take a moment to feel good about your part in our collective $538+ grant to help with their ongoing work!
Have a great December and be sure to log into Charitocracy OBX to update your votes or nominate a new cause! And consider investing in our future by growing our endowment with a switch to one of our new donation bundles, or customizing your own perfect new bundle. It's super quick and easy!
Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy OBX nominees, we have nominee Community Care Clinic of Dare, nominated by donor lleiser. They provide basic healthcare, medication assistance and wellness education for financially challenged, uninsured persons living or working in Dare County. You can find their web site here.
A few words on Charitocracy
Firstly, for newcomers: here's how it works. Donors pool their monthly contributions, as little as $1. The cause with the most votes each month wins the pot. No matter how much or how little you contribute, each donor at Charitocracy gets one vote. This is where charity meets democracy. So please share this post (see social sharing icons at top of post) and ask your friends to join us and vote! That's how we spread the word and, as a result, grow the monthly pot. The bigger the pot, the bigger our positive impact on the world!
About nominee Community Care Clinic of Dare
Our History
The Community Care Clinic of Dare (CCCD) was founded in 2005 by a partnership of the Albemarle Hospital Foundation, the Dare County Department of Public Health, and the Outer Banks Hospital.
The establishment of the Community Care Clinic of Dare represented a grassroots response to the needs of the uninsured in our community.
The Clinic first opened its doors in Kitty Hawk in May 2005, and our Buxton (now Frisco) location in September of that year. We opened in Manteo in December 2006. In May 2011, the Kitty Hawk and Manteo clinics consolidated, and a new and larger CCCD location was opened in Nags Head at 2808 S. Croatan Hwy, Suite A. In July, 2013, we re-located into our existing facility at 425 Health Center Dr., further improving our ability to serve our patients. Many individuals and organizations have devoted countless hours and numerous financial and material resources to the Clinic since its creation. The Clinic is always in need of additional medical and non-medical volunteers.
Services We Offer
Basic (non-emergency) medical care
Non urgent care sick visits
Prescription drug access (excluding pain medication) through NC Med Assist and multiple Pharmacy Assistance Programs
Mental Health Medication Voucher Program
Syringe Services Program
Diagnostics
Specialist and Mental Health Referrals
Health and Wellness Education
COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing
Interpretation Services Available in 200+ Languages
Cancer Screenings
The Community Care Clinic of Dare (CCCD) gratefully accepts and appreciates donations of all sizes. Thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteer the CCCD is able to provide over $7.40 in services for every $1.00 spent. These funds are carefully used to provide necessary healthcare to the uninsured adults in our community who would otherwise have no healthcare at all.
All donations to the Community Care Clinic are tax-deductible.
So check out this excellent explanation of the services CCCD offers and the role they fill in the community. Then please visit the page of nominee Community Care Clinic of Dare to vote for, like, or discuss this cause!
