Fremont, CA - Tri-City Health Center (TCHC) has been awarded a $30,000 grant by The Boston Scientific Foundation for the Homeless Outreach for People Empowerment (HOPE) project. The HOPE project operates a state-of-the-
The $30,000 grant from The Boston Scientific Foundation supports the HOPE Nurse Practitioner's time caring for patients and provides necessary equipment and supplies for the project. Between May 1, 2010 and April 30, 2011, TCHC will use the grant funds to provide medical services to 500 individuals, refer 100 homeless patients for health insurance assessment and review, provide winter relief to 25 patients, provide 298 transportation vouchers, and refer all patients without lab tests to TCHC’s lab.
"Tri-City Health Center is appreciative of the financial support received from The Boston Scientific Foundation in our collaborative efforts to provide critical medical and social services to the homeless in Alameda County. The Foundation's contribution to the HOPE project will ensure that we can best meet the needs of the homeless population despite the inflation of the cost of services and financial insecurities"
The HOPE Project, now in its 10th year of service, is supported by multiple partners and includes: Tri-City Health Center (medical care), Abode Services (homeless housing and social services), the Cities of Fremont and Livermore, California (fiscal agents) and local churches and community groups (site locations, meals, supplies). In collaboration with these partners, TCHC is committed to providing critical services to the homeless population.
Contacts:
Katherine Lane - Development Associate
klane@tri-cityhealth.org
510-252-6819
Cristina Torres - Development Specialist
ctorres@tri-
510-252-5807
