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WE ARE HOME OWNERS!
On March 13, 2017, Dr. Bob Dillman, President of the Open Arms Free Clinic Board of Directors signed the papers to officially own our clinic building. We are grateful to the generous donors who enabled us to purchase. Special thanks to Gregg Kunes Family Foundation, Byers Family Foundation, Jim and Georgia Athens, Gwendolyn Tveter, and Sarah O'Reilly.

OAFC is celebrating its 5th year of service to the working poor of Walworth County. Although we have already served over 2,000 residents, the need will continue for a safety-net clinic. There are approximately 8,000 low-income residents currently living without health insurance in Walworth County. Open Arms is committed to be the cornerstone and connector to help our neighbors in need. 
EVENT REGISTRATION - 10 DAYS LEFT
The Open Arms Free Clinic is excited to celebrate its 5th Annual Golf Outing & Dinner on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Hawk's View Golf Club in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  

The golf registrations have closed as we have filled all 144 slots at a record pace. However, there are still seats available for the dinner. The auction committee has procured amazing gifts for the Silent Auction.... LAS VEGAS, DISNEY, PLANE RIDE EXCURSION, JEWELRY, SPA PACKAGE AT MIA FACCIA.... just to name a few.  Proceeds raised at our special events supports the medicines and supplies needed to care for our patients. 

Dinner Tickets are only $50  
We hope to see you there
CELEBRATING VOLUNTEERS
On April 24, 2017, we celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Week with a gathering at Friends On the Square (Elkhorn). With food, music, and fellowship, we honored the amazing gifts the OAFC volunteers so generously give to the community we serve.  Fun statistics:
  1. 224 active volunteers
  2. 30,000 hours donated since November 7, 2012 (opening day)
  3. Multi-generational team:1% age 18 and under, 15% btw 19-35, 14% btw 36-50, 31% btw 51-65, and 39% over 65 (the most senior volunteer celebrated her 89th birthday!)
  4. Committed team: 73% cumulated over 100 hours, 17% cumulated 500 hours or more, 10% cumulated 1000 hours or more.
  5. Reflective of the communities we serve: 50 volunteers from Lake Geneva, 41 from Elkhorn, 22 from Delavan, 5 from Whitewater, and 4 from Walworth.  The furtherest traveled is from Illinois! 
We are grateful for the community partners who believe in the mission of Open Arms Free Clinic and share their gifts and talents to raise awareness and support for the work we do.  Special thanks to: 

The Dance Factory (Delavan) who celebrated National Dance Day on April 23rd and collected over $650 for OAFC.  Owner, Tina Hansen, composed an amazing bill of dance performances at the Monte Carlo Room (Elkhorn) to showcase the talents of many area youth.  

We also had the pleasure to witnesses the 5th Annual Joint Choir Festival hosted on May 21st by Delavan United Church of Christ (Director Nancy Rasmussen) and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (Director Kim Westergaard).  Special guest was Organist, David Bahrke.

We appreciate the special efforts to fill our hearts with dance, music and provide financial support for our neighbors in need.  

THANK YOU!!