CCMC seeks additional community support

Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic continues to see an increase in the number of people who struggle to find basic resources to cover rent, utilities, food and other necessities.

In addition to those already living in generational poverty, the economic impact of COVID-19 is creating situational poverty for those who have lost their jobs and incomes.

In Levi Hospital’s 2019 Community Health Assessment Survey, poverty was identified as the number one health issue in Garland County. CCMC’s charitable clinic cares for patients who are at or below the federal poverty level, which makes poverty disruption a primary focus for the nonprofit. In addition to the clinic, CCMC provides Advocacy Services, working with those in the community who have experienced a destabilizing situation and need guidance to locate resources and services they need.

With the growing number of households facing resource instability, the demands placed on CCMC’s budget have created the need for additional financial support from the community.

We recognize that every nonprofit is being asked to do more and more with less and less. Nevertheless, these are unprecedented times and now, more than ever, we need those who have more to help those who have less.

Support for CCMC can be mailed to 133 Arbor St., Hot Springs 71901 or made online at https:// bit. ly/CCMCdonate. All donations are tax- deductible.