Patient-Centered
Good Neighbor Health Clinics Receives Grant From Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund
White River Junction, VT (May 12, 2023) To help those in need receive vital care and services, Good Neighbor Health Clinics is excited to announce that it has received a grant from the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund.
“We are truly excited and honored to have been chosen to receive this funding,” said Elizabeth Austin, Executive Director, Good Neighbor Health Clinic and Red Logan Dental Clinic. “This kind donation will make a significant impact for those we serve while allowing us to continue supporting a broad range of patient needs including prescription eye wear, diagnostic testing, and interpreter services.”
The Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund makes grants to tax exempt organizations without regard to religious affiliation for projects that help people in New Hampshire meet their basic needs. The fund is operated by volunteer laymen and laywomen who serve as directors and make recommendations to the Bishop of Manchester for grants to any organization in New Hampshire whose mission is consistent with the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. The Fund raises money through solicitation of individuals, businesses, and philanthropic organizations.
“For over three decades, Good Neighbor Health Clinics have played a critical role in providing quality health care to vulnerable residents of the Upper Valley,” said Anu Mullikin, Esq, chair of the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund. “All of the care they provide is at no cost to their patients and we are thrilled to support their enduring cause.”
For more information about the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund, please visit: www.CatholicNH.org/BCAF.
About Good Neighbor Health Clinics
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
The Good Neighbor Health Clinics promote the health of people in the Greater Upper Valley who are in need and do not have the means to pay, by providing free medical and dental care, mentoring aspiring health care professionals, and advocating for improved access to dental and health care.
Our Vision
A community where people have access to the health resources, they need to reach their potential for mental, physical, and social well-being.
Our Values
RESPECT FOR ALL PEOPLE: We respect the dignity of all people. This means that we strive to embody compassion, empathy, kindness, and humility in all of our interactions. We reject racism. We endeavor to provide equitable and just care for all, working to take into account cultural differences, systemic inequalities, internalized biases and privileges, and socioeconomic factors.
EQUITY & JUSTICE IN HEALTHCARE: We aspire to be a voice for healthcare justice for our patients. We support access to quality healthcare for all within our communities and acknowledge the systemic issues that often prevent access for many. We recognize our role in being a public voice to advocate for healthcare as a right for all.
CONTINUAL LEARNING: We value a culture of learning from a position of humility and seek to continually learn from our patients, colleagues, community members, and students. We cultivate curiosity and openness in all aspects of our work and strive to educate and mentor a new generation of compassionate healthcare professionals.
Learn more at https://goodneighborhealthclinic.org/
Christopher R. Dugan
