Peg Keenan, the new executive director of ICA (Intercongregation Communities Association), spoke to us about the needs people have in the west suburban area and how ICA is addressing those needs. The nonprofit has been in existance for almost 40 years and serves residents in seven communities from Hopkins to Shorewood. They have seen an increase of 131% in needs since 2008. They are currently in a fundraising campaign to establish a new facility, which they hope to open in April 2014. They also have established a healthcare clinic, called Mills Health Clinic; which provides free basic healthcare, free preventative care, and chronic disease management. With an all-volunteer staff, the clinic is only open two evenings per week now, but hopes to expand in the future. Information on the fundraising campaign can be found here.
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