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Peekskill, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, federally qualified health care system offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that the HRHCare Elsie Owens Health Center in Coram will host a Holiday Auction and Fundraiser on Saturday, November 8th. This family event will be held at St. Michael’s Community Center in Medford and will benefit local families in need this holiday season.
The auction, a raffle-like event where each item has its own “hat” from which to draw the winning ticket, will feature festive items donated by local organizations and community members such as baskets filled with gourmet food and wine, gift cards and hand-made crafts. In addition to the funds raised from tickets purchased for the auction, those attending are also encouraged to donate a non-perishable food item at the door.
The HRHCare Elsie Owens Health Center’s Holiday Auction Fundraiser will begin at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 8th, at St. Michael’s Community Center, 100 Wilson Avenue in Medford, NY. For further information contact Jocelyn Crespo at jcrespo@hrhcare.org.
About HRHCare
HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare) is a nonprofit, New York State licensed, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Founded in 1975 to provide care to the medically underserved population of Peekskill, HRHCare has grown to include 29 health centers delivering care throughout a 10 county region of New York to 112,000 patients with nearly 200 primary care practitioners.
HRHCare provides comprehensive services including adult and pediatric care; obstetrical and gynecological care; family planning; HIV counseling, testing and referral; dental services; mental health counseling; nutrition counseling; podiatry; WIC services; health education; and a full complement of outreach, translation, transportation, benefits counseling and health insurance enrollment assistance.
HRHCare has a profound commitment to the communities it serves and works to improve community health through partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders including local businesses, social service agencies, housing organizations, food banks, farm worker alliances and other community organizations.
For full information: hrhcare1.wpengine.com or 1-844-HRH-CARE
For more information contact:
Lauren Candela-Katz
VP of Communications & Development
914-734-8555
Jeffrey Palmer
Public Relations & Development
914-524-4107 ext. 62015
