Programs to Support

While general donations are always appreciated, some individuals prefer to designate gifts to specific programs. Here are a few which would welcome your support.

Kare for Kids Fund

Kare for Kids helps keep every child healthy.Each year more than 11,000 children without health insurance come to Vista Community Clinic for care. Many times families cannot afford to pay out of pocket.

We have made a promise to our community: Vista Community Clinic will never turn away a sick child.

To keep that promise, we rely on the generosity of community members, corporations and foundations.

Project REACH

REACH (Recreation, Employment readiness, Academic achievement, Communication skills, and Healthy lifestyle choices) is a free after-school program for disadvantaged youth. REACH provides tutoring, job skills training, and life skills education, and other youth-oriented services that have been shown to help reduce school dropout, teen pregnancy, substance abuse and violence. Click on the link above to learn more about REACH and the positive difference you can make in a young person’s life.

Karen A. Black Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Karen BlackThe Karen A. Black Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Karen Black, N.P. Karen enjoyed a long career in nursing and believed in encouraging others to pursue this rewarding field. Scholarships are awarded annually to employees at Vista Community Clinic to pursue their dreams of becoming a nurse.

You can designation your donation to these programs when you donate online or by calling Betsy at 1-760-631-5000 x1139.