Power a Light in the Dark
Capital Link Brings Emergency Power Solutions to Vulnerable Communities
Your support for Capital Link is more than a gesture of charity; it’s a powerful statement of action towards strengthening health systems in the face of natural disasters, directly contributing to equipping health centers with essential power backup systems.
These systems ensure that when the grid fails, a community’s hope does not.
Your Donation Will Help:
What Is a Community Health Center?
A Community Health Center (CHC) is a non-profit, community-based health care provider. These centers often serve areas with limited access to healthcare and are committed to providing care to individuals regardless of their financial circumstances. Their mission emphasizies health care access for all and community well-being. Additionally, CHCs often serve as critical community hubs during emergencies, providing essential services and support when they are needed most.
The Growing Threat of Blackouts to Health Services
As the demand for electricity is projected to surge in the next decade, we need more renewable energy than ever. Given the risk of disruptions to the grid from storms, fires, and other natural disasters, it’s essential to help health centers adopt dependable and independent energy systems to maintain critical services to protect community health.
Your support plays an important role in empowering health centers to maintain essential services during emergencies. These contributions enable the installation of solar panels and back up battery systems that provide crucial energy. For example, during blackouts, these systems ensure that health centers can continue to operate effectively, keeping these care facilities operational and maintaining the refrigeration needed to preserve vaccines and medications. This is not just an immediate impact on healthcare delivery – it also keeps health centers functioning as a community hub during a crisis.
Health Center Spotlights:
San Fernando Community Health Center's Mott Street Clinic
The San Fernando Community Health Center (SFCHC) was facing skyrocketing energy costs when it decided to install an energy+storage system. SFCHC installed 106 kW of rooftop-mounted solar panels and a 52 kWh NMC with no upfront costs. This project will provide 60% of the center's energy needs and ensure critical functions remain operational during outages, saving the health center a projected $200,000 over the next 15 years.
Mendocino Community Health Centers' Lakeview Clinic
FAQs
What is a Community Health Center?
A Community Health Center (CHC) is a non-profit, community-based healthcare provider serving areas with limited access to healthcare. These centers provide comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral, and preventive health services to individuals regardless of their ability to pay. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), a specific type of CHC, receive federal funding to support a range of health services in underserved areas, enhancing healthcare access for all..
How are donations to the Wells Fargo Attune Card used to enhance solar solutions and sustainability at health centers?
Wells Fargo collaborates with Capital Link to finance solar projects for health centers. Donations from Wells Fargo are directed to Capital Link, who then collaborate on the planning, financing, and installation of solar infrastructure such as battery storage systems. These funds help alleviate the initial costs of the projects, enabling health centers to invest in emergency energy sources. Additionally, Wells Fargo’s support extends to covering expenses related to project management and technical consultations.