Free clinic charitable fund distributes $15,000 to area organizations – News – The Independent – Massillon, OH The Western Stark Free Clinic Charitable Fund distributed $15,0000 to four organizations. The Massillon Salvation Army was among four organizations that received a share of $15,000 in grants from The Western Stark Free Clinic Charitable Fund. The clinic’s mission continues today through its charitable fund, which distributes grants to organizations that address the health care needs of the low-income, underinsured and uninsured of western Stark County just as it once did as Western Stark Free Clinic, a press release from the Stark Community Foundation said. The foundation handles the charitable fund.Four nonprofits were awarded a grant:Salvation Army of Massillon, $3,000 to purchase hygiene kits for men and women and basic first aid kits for homeless clients.Community Hospice, $5,000 to serve 15 low-income patients in western Stark County with quality palliative care services over the next year.Mercy Medical Center, $2,000 to help Mercy Dental Services strengthen the dental safety net for the underserved and underinsured of Western Stark County.Prescription Assistance Network of Stark County, $5,000 to purchase inhalers for residents of Western Stark County and four months of membership fees for Dispensary of Hope.”I can say for certain that our decision to maximize our resources by creating a charitable fund was the right decision,” said Gary Feagles, former executive director of Western Stark Free Clinic and advisory board member of the fund. “Through this fund we’re continuing to make an impact in our community by helping this vulnerable population offset the cost of health care needs.”While it’s in a different format, I know I can speak on behalf of everyone who was involved with the clinic that we’re grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve our residents.”Contributions in any amount to the charitable fund are welcome and can be made online at www.starkcf.org or mailed to Stark Community Foundation, 400 Market Ave.