The economics of providing healthcare to uninsured adults in Cumberland County present a stark challenge: significant operational costs with zero government funding and a patient population that, by definition, cannot pay for services.
For The CARE Clinic, a 32-year-old nonprofit addressing this gap, financial sustainability depends entirely on private support—making the 25th annual Toast of the Town fundraising event on Sept. 18 a crucial component of the organization’s annual budget.
This year, the clinic’s flagship fundraiser features a local wine and spirits tasting event at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. The organization’s most significant annual revenue opportunity, the event combines ticket sales with silent auction proceeds…