Free Clinic receives grant from AgStar Financial Services
$5,000 grant given to Wisconsin clinic
MANKATO, Minn. (June 15, 2011) – The AgStar Fund for Rural America, a corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services, is pleased to announce that it recently awarded the Free Clinic of Pierce and St. Croix Counties, Inc. a $5,000 grant.
“We are very pleased to be working with organizations like the Free Clinic to help support the quality of life for those who can’t afford care,” said Melanie Olson, Fund Administrator. “AgStar appreciates the important work they are doing, making a difference in the lives of rural Americans.”
The Free Clinic of Pierce and St. Croix Counties opened in 2007 and has since served an average of 25 patients a week. The clinic’s mission is to provide primary health care and preventative health education for the people of Pierce and St. Croix counties with low incomes and who have no health care alternative.
The clinic offers access to prescription medications at no cost. With more than 200 volunteers, the clinic is able to operate once a week. Those seeking medical treatment can come in on Tuesday evenings, starting at 4:15 p.m. and get treatment for various illnesses, injuries or chronic problems. The grant money will be used to support part-time staff, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, lab and radiology fees, volunteer support costs, insurance and other supportive costs.
"We are appreciative of the commitment AgStar makes to the community and interest in supporting the Free Clinic of Pierce & St. Croix Counties in making health care and medications accessible to people who have no other options,” said Mary Steele, Clinic manager. “Keeping people healthy has a positive impact on the quality of people’s lives and contributes to the health of our families, neighbors, co-workers, employees and our communities.”
Since its inception in 2001, the AgStar Fund has donated more than $3 million to organizations working to improve the future of rural America.
About AgStar:
AgStar Financial Services, ACA, headquartered in Mankato, Minn., employs more than 600 full-time team members. The company is part of the national Farm Credit System and has a public mission to serve 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. AgStar’s industry specialization, client segments and market delivery systems result in diversification nationwide. The company has expertise in the corn, soybean, swine, dairy and bio-energy industries. AgStar has developed successful programs in loans, leases, crop insurance, tax services, accounting, consulting and rural home mortgages. As a value-added financial services cooperative, AgStar allocates patronage dividends to its more than 13,000 stockholders. Visit www.AgStar.com for more information.
Contact: Melanie Olson
Melanie.Olson@AgStar.com
952-997-1255
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