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Join us as we celebrate National Health Center Week 2021 from August 8th-14th to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. Community health centers, like Lincoln, serve as a beacon of strength, service, and care in our communities. This year, National Health Center Week honors those front-line providers, staff, and patients who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the very beginning of the crisis, Community health centers began finding innovative ways to provide preventative and primary care to their patients. We kept our staff and patients safe through social distancing, masks, and telehealth. Lincoln never closed or reduced hours during the pandemic and provided care to our most at-risk citizens, including free COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. To make a gift, use the “Donate” button at the top of this page.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the LCHCF Ninth Annual Legacy Award Virtual Luncheon on May 7th. This was the largest grossing luncheon to date, with over $75,000 raised. Although we could not gather in person, we were treated to wonderful musical performances by Nnenna Freelon, Lois Deloatch and Ernest Turner, and John Brown. We heard the story of Lincoln’s early years by Eileen Watts Welch, daughter of Lincoln’s founder Dr. Charles D. Watts. We also had remarks from Congressman David Price, Chancellor Dr. Eugene Washington, County Commissioner and Chair Brenda Howerton, and Mayor Steve Schewel. There was a video of Lincoln employees who spoke passionately about their work at Lincoln, and comments from CEO Philip Harewood and Lincoln Board Chair Dr. Rosemary Jackson. To celebrate Lincoln’s 50th anniversary, LCHCF Board Chair Rev. Dr. Michael Page announced a $50,000 gift from the Foundation to Lincoln. We could not do this without the support of our many sponsors and donors. Please take a minute to view the sponsor list on the home page. Donations are accepted year-round using the “donate” link above. More information on our annual meeting will be announced this fall.

The Zoom link for the 9th Annual LCHCF Legacy Award virtual luncheon, scheduled for May 7th, was sent via e-mail to all sponsors, donors and persons who purchased a ticket. If you donated to the luncheon and have not received this e-mail, please let our office know at 919-956-4004 no later than May 6th. We will need your e-mail address, and a secure Zoom link will be sent to you. Thank you.

We are excited to announce the following guest speakers for the Foundation’s Legacy Award Virtual Luncheon on Friday, May 7^th from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Our special guest will be Ms. Eileen Watts Welch, daughter of Lincoln Community Health Center founder Dr. Charles D. Watts. Ms. Watts Welch will speak on the history of Lincoln and its founding in the late 1960’s to early 1970’s. We also have special musical performances by Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Ms. Nnenna Freelon, John Brown, and Ms. Lois Deloatch with Ernest Turner. Other confirmed speakers include Congressman David Price, Chancellor Dr. Eugene Washington, Commissioner and Chair Brenda Howerton, and Mayor Steve Schewel. This is an exciting program and we hope you can join us virtually (on-line) on May 7^th.

Thank you to our many sponsors and donors; as of today, you can view our sponsor list on the home page. Individual tickets are $50 each and sponsorships start at $250. Gifts of any size will be accepted; however, box lunches are available with a minimum $50 donation (per lunch). Box lunches are optional and not required to participate. You may pay with a credit card using the Register link on this page. With a donation of any amount, a confirmation e-mail with a secure video link will be e-mailed to you prior to May 7^th. For questions or to place a lunch order once you have registered, please call Ms. Diane Faricy at 919-956-4004 or e-mail to diane.faricy@duke.edu.

Photo credit: Ms. Nnenna Freelon by Chris Charles