From the Executive Director

Thank You for Reading Our Newsletter!

Such a warm autumn in Santa Fe this year. Though I'd like to see more rain, I'm grateful that the warmer weather has meant we've not had to run the clinic's boiler much this past month to keep warm. It's a big help with the utility bills. And, no complaints enjoying the beautiful fall colors and the New Mexico landscape. 

Don't let this unseasonably warm weather make you forget your flu shot. The clinic has flu shots available for infants through adults. Please make an appointment by calling 983-8561 or emailing and get your flu shot.

We had a wonderful retreat on October 11 with staff, Board members and volunteers led by Marty Helldorfer at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Conference Center. It was very rewarding to have our VTCC family together. I am energized by the knowledge, ideas and direction that it has given us to serve the most underserved and uninsured families and individuals in Santa Fe most of whom reside in the Airport Road and Agua Fria Village areas.

Becky Herrera, our outreach coordinator, has been busy "spreading the word" about VTCC's free services to the underserved and needy in compliance with the Con Alma Healthcare Foundation grant. She has met with agencies and schools in the San Miguel, Rio Aribba, and northern Santa Fe Counties. Becky has also met with many social service agencies in Santa Fe as well as the school nurses with the Santa Fe Public Schools. Great job, Becky! We value your enthusiasm and efforts in reaching those who we can serve.

I want to welcome Marjorie Ann Wood, our new dental hygienist! Mardi received her dental hygienist degree from the Rangely Campus of Colorado Northwestern CommunityCollege and has lived in Northern New Mexico since 1977. I am proud to be leading and working with such a wonderful staff. 

We're hard at work on the Holiday Fundraiser and I hope that you will be joining us that evening. Fundraising is a significant part of the clinic's budget. Net profits from the Holiday Fundraiser alone account for around 10% of the total budget. I know I'm "preaching to the choir" because you faithful readers are already our supporters, but remember we can serve more of the those in need when you are generous!

Warmly,
Michele

Is the Holiday Fundraiser on Your Calendar?

Join us on Friday, December 2

The place to be is the Hotel Santa Fe on Friday, December 2 for the Holiday Fundraiser. It's a chance to win $5,000 in a reverse raffle, enjoy a delicious dinner, bid on great silent auction items (like a gift certificate to El Meson, Rancho de Chimayo, or Inn on the Alameda and beautiful handmade jewelry) AND have a great time with the VTCC community! Tickets are $150 which includes one chance to win the $5,000 and two dinners at the event if your RSVP is received by Monday, November 21. Cash bar is open at 6 pm giving you plenty of time to bid on the silent auction.

And, the sponsorship list is growing! To date, CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Southwest CARE; Guadalupe Credit Union; John G. Rehders General Contractor, Inc; and, an anonymous supporter. If you or your business, book club or neighborhood, church or civic club would like to be a sponsor, please contact Cynthia Lackner. 

And, if you would like to attend VTCC's biggest fundraiser, email or call the clinic at 983-8561. We hope to see you there! And, if you can't attend, you don't need to be present to win the $5,000 reverse raffle -- so buy a ticket!

Support VTCC with Your Holiday Shopping 

Smith's and Amazon Smile

Whether it's shopping for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners or your weekly grocery store trip, don't forget to support VTCC by shopping at the local Smith's stores. Register your rewards card online at the Smith's website and enroll "Villa Therese Catholic Clinic" as the beneficiary by typing the clinic's name or using our NPO number: 57484. Supporting the clinic through the Smith's Rewards Program does not change what you EARN by shopping at Smith's. In Santa Fe, there are two Smith's stores: one at the corner of St. Michael's and Pacheco and one at 2308 Cerrillos Road.

If you need help signing up for either the Smith's or Amazon Smile's programs, please contact us and we'll be glad to lead you through the process.