Lang House Inn Event Benefits CHCB
On April 16th, community residents Celebrated Vermont at the Lang House Inn to benefit the medical and dental services of the Community Health Center of Burlington. Sixty guests were treated to live cooking demos by nationally renowned chef Eric Warnstedt from Hen of the Wood while they feasted on gourmet appetizers donated by local caterers and purveyors. Professional auctioneer Ethan Merrill hosted a live auction, selling some of the best Vermont art, gifts, and experiences.
Chef Eric Warnstedt conducts cooking demo for guests.The event was a huge success. CHCB raised more than $13,000 that night to support the mission of providing access to quality medical and dental services to area residents facing barriers to care. In conjunction with the online auction, CHCB raised over $23,000 during this year's fundraiser!
Our unique programs include: a sliding fee scale for low-income, uninsured community residents, the Safe Harbor Clinic which provides no cost medical and dental care to adults and families experiencing homelessness, the Pearl Street Clinic for homeless and at-risk youth, free and low cost prescription programs; social work support, mental health and substance abuse counseling; and interpreter services for non-English speaking patients.
As one of Burlington's largest family medical and dental practices and one of eight non-profit, federally qualified health centers in Vermont, the Health Center provides comprehensive health, dental, and human services to uninsured, underinsured, low-income, and homeless people.
Auctioneer Ethan Merrill
