Art for Beds is an annual event that brings together artists from our community and businesses working together to raise funds in support of the health care services provided by Gennesaret Free Clinics. Gennesaret Free Clinics provides free health care services to homeless and working poor persons in our community.

Gennesaret (pronounced jen-NES-sah-ret) Free Clinics came into being in February 1988, when Dr. James A. Trippi realized that homeless people lacked access to medical care.

Today, Gennesaret Free Clinics have medical clinics in four emergency shelters, at two food pantries and three medical van sites, as well as a dental clinic…all staffed by volunteers.

In 2010, Gennesaret Free Clinics provided the following care:

• The Dental Clinic recorded 2,597 dental patient visits and provided services valued at $814,863.00
• GFC Medical Volunteers have cared for more than 5,100 patients at nine weekly clinic sessions providing patients with examinations and medications.
• GFC’s Women’s Health Initiative provided 203 mammograms, 169 well woman exams while reaching over 600 women with breast health education.
• Gennesaret Free Clinic provided 56 people with eye exams and glasses.
• The Health Recovery Program provided care for 78 men.  Of the men who successfully completed their stay, 86% were placed in either permanent or transitional housing after their discharge and 100% were assisted in obtaining mainstream resources, including a primary care provider…thus helping to break the cycle of homelessness.

It is the continued support from the community that enables Gennesaret to provide these much needed services.

2011 Art For Beds Committee Members

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WISH-TV Feature Video

Health recovery program for the homeless: wishtv.com