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Mission Possible Receives $10K Grant From Community Foundation

For further information:
Linda Baer
Mission Possible
63 South Broadway Street
Aurora, Illinois 60505
(630) 415 -8080
www.onjesusmission.org

Mission Possible Dental Clinic Receives $10,000 Grant

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley recently awarded a $10,000 grant for the dental clinic at Mission Possible, a downtown Aurora Christian ministry. The grant enables the Mission Possible dentists, led by Dr. Brian O’Donovan of Aurora and Dr. Jim Moore of Yorkville, to purchase equipment to produce digital x-rays for uninsured patients served at this free clinic.

The grant was announced at the grand opening of the ministry’s new dental operatory on Saturday, July 25.  Guests at the grand opening celebration included Rick Guzman, Aurora’s Assistant Chief of Staff and Milton Coronado, a Latino Christian artist and pastor.  At Mission Possible, Pastor Coronado creatively shares Biblical messages through six paintings that grace the facility at 63 South Broadway.

Individuals who do not have insurance coverage and do not meet eligibility requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, disability, veterans, or other governmental health care programs are welcome at Mission Possible.  Dental services are available beginning July 31, on a first come, first served appointment basis for exams, cleanings, extractions, and fillings.  Other Mission Possible health services—medical, vision, and orthopedic clinics—opened earlier this year.  Eligible individuals may schedule appointments by calling 630-801-0086.

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a non-profit, tax-exempt philanthropic organization that administers individual charitable funds and distributes grants and scholarships to benefit the citizens of the Fox River Valley in Illinois. Further information about the Community Foundation is available at www.CommunityFoundationFRV.org.

Mission Possible is a privately funded independently governed 501(c)3 dedicated to holistically meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of Aurora in Christ’s name.  Donations from organizations like the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley enable volunteers to provide free healthcare, recovery ministry, Bible training, and fellowship activities. To learn more about Mission Possible, go to www.onjesusmission.org.

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