Non-profits that rock: Care Ring
When 27-year-old Christina found out she was pregnant, she was at a complete loss.
She was on her own. Had no job. No insurance. Not even family to help her through it – her own mother had died at age 15.
Christina had no idea what kind of mother she could be.
Then she was connected to Care Ring, a local non-profit that provides health care to those who can’t afford it. Through Care Ring’s Nurse-Family Partnership, Christina was partnered with Dashe, a nurse who stayed with her through the pregnancy, delivery and beyond.
“Dashe is just amazing … just amazing,” Christina said. “Without that, I can’t image.”
Christina is now a student at UNCC studying special education.
Care Ring doesn’t get a lot of press around town, but it’s a non-profit that is providing critical care to Charlotte’s neediest. In addition to the Nurse-Family Partnership, Care Ring offers:
Low Cost Clinic: At Care Ring’s location uptown (the corner of Fifth & Davidson) anyone can be seen by their top-rated doctors for as low as $50. Whether you need lab work, specialty shots or just need a physical, there are opportunities for you to take advantage of this program without breaking the bank.
Low-Cost Clinic getting a makeover! Extra exam room and better office space is coming! #lowcostclinic #careringnc pic.twitter.com/Z9o3fKeVfA
— Care Ring (@CareRingNC) August 8, 2014
Physicians Reach-Out: Ranging from dental to medical, doctors all over Mecklenburg County volunteer their time to help the uninsured. Patients meet these doctors at their own practice. To date, more than $100 million in care has been donated. Whoa.
Personal message from one of our clients. Happy Monday! pic.twitter.com/3PrBEqk68Q — Care Ring (@CareRingNC) December 8, 2014
Gala
This Saturday is Care Ring’s annual Gala, at the Hilton Charlotte Center City. Highlights:
– It’s a circus. I am not saying that to be funny, this gala is literally a circus. It’s named “Under The Big Top Gala” and there will, in fact, be circus performers.
– Open bar and dinner. That’s right, you can eat, drink, and dance the night away with your ticket. Um, you had me at open bar.
– Live and silent auction. Prizes include ski weeks, condo in Argentia, summer BBQ party and tickets and field passes to a Panthers game.
Need a lift? Sweet bike from @RegionsBank up for auction at the @CareRingNC Big Top gala Saturday #BigTopCR pic.twitter.com/xp5x68b9I2
— Donald Jonas (@donaldjonas) April 20, 2015
For tickets, click here and for more information, you can visit their site.
Ortho Carolina, a Care Ring corporate partner, made this sponsored post possible.
This story was originally published April 22, 2015 at 12:52 PM with the headline "Non-profits that rock: Care Ring."