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"Give the Gift of Sight this Fall"

September is National Eye Health and Safety Month and Project K.I.N.D.'s "Vision Month". Project K.I.N.D. hopes to serve 250 children or more during this Fall by holding vision clinics where they will be provided with eye exams and glasses. This is a collaboration between Project K.I.N.D., volunteer providers, and sponsors. For every child that is served there is a $30 fee that will cover all services and glasses if necessary. Project K.I.N.D. relies heavily on sponsorship to assist in facilitating events like these where many children will be served. To become a sponsor for Project K.I.N.D.’s Vision Month Clinics, please contact Debra at      (951) 686-3342 ext. 314, or mail your donation to Project K.I.N.D’s address at the bottom of this page. Please make all checks payable to: Project K.I.N.D.

Project K.I.N.D. History

 

Project K.I.N.D. was created by the Riverside County Medical Association (RCMA), in April of 1994, to provide free health care to children, ages 5-17, with acute illnesses who do not qualify for Medi-Cal and who have no health insurance.

Project K.I.N.D. collaborates with local school districts and over 120 health care providers who donate their services to provide free health care services to low-income children attending Riverside County public schools. The focus of the medical care is to address specific illnesses, reduce public health risks, manage pain, and assist in returning the child to school as soon as possible.

Project K.I.N.D. is designed to address the acute health care needs of elementary, middle, and high school children who would otherwise "fall through the cracks" of the current health care system by recruiting volunteer health care providers to assure that children have immediate access to medical, dental and mental health services.

Currently Riverside, Alvord, Beaumont, Corona-Norco, Jurupa, Perris Elementary and Moreno Valley School Districts participate in the program.

Support for Project K.I.N.D. comes from funds donated from local service organizations, health care agencies, area businesses, and private foundations. A presentation of the program can be given upon request.

If you are interested in joining our team of dedicated volunteers, please contact Debra Wood or visit our Volunteer page to fill out a volunteer participation form.

If you have any further questions regarding the project, please call Debra Wood, at the Project K.I.N.D. office at (951) 686-3342.

CALENDAR

October 2008

10/01 - 10/31

The entire month of October we are participating in National Eye Health and Safety Month by holding vision clinics throughout the entire month. These vision clinics will take place in various offices.

February 2009

02/02-02/27

Accepting referrals starting December 2008 and scheduling dental clinics with volunteer providers now.