Community Medical Clinic receives funds to assist community members experiencing poverty

CAMDEN, S.C. - Nov. 5, 2019 - PRLog -- This fall, the Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County was one of 77 nonprofit organizations to receive Fall Caritas Grant funding from Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The Fall Caritas Grant is issued to South Carolina nonprofits who meet the immediate needs of people experiencing poverty throughout South Carolina.

"Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is inspired by the recipients of the 2019 Fall Caritas Grant," said Tom Keith, president of Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. "These nonprofits use grant funding to address immediate needs and enhance people's lives across our great state. By being knowledgeable about their communities, our grantee partners are able to provide valuable services. They're also examples of good to the rest of us."

This funding is being used for CMC's holistic care which includes primary medical care, health coaching, and group health education programs for uninsured and underserved Kershaw County residents. CMC
serves as a central hub connecting needed resources together to create a healthier community.

This cycle's Fall Caritas grant recipients serve all of South Carolina's counties, and several of these nonprofits provide services across the state.

About CMC
Established in 1998, CMC is a community leader in providing healthcare resources and preventative care to the uninsured in Kershaw County. They provide primary care to patients at no cost while leading a collaborative effort to empower individuals to take charge of their own health and well-being. Learn more at https://www.cmcofkc.org.

About Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, founded in 1996. Their mission is to address the various needs of those experiencing poverty throughout the state of South Carolina. Through the strategic use of resources, they seek to reduce poverty through action, advocacy and leadership.