Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Central Time via Zoom I Care International will hold the 35th Annual Meeting on May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. central time. During this meeting, the Board of Directors will discuss the recent clinic to El Salvador, 2025...
It is hard to believe that it has already been two months since our clinic to San Miguel, El Salvador. We have unpacked the bags, finalized the clinic budget numbers, and started working on plans for next year. It is quite a process from start to finish but such a...
I Care International is making final arrangements for our free optometry clinic in San Alejo, El Salvador. Each patient gets a thorough eye exam and glasses if needed. We’ve been asked by our hosts, Rotary Club Siramá San Miguel, to devote our first...
As we prepare for I Care’s upcoming mission to El Salvador…. we remember Dr. Phil Ortiz, I Care International’s founder and longtime leader. He left us two years ago on this day after living a full and vibrant life of 86 years. Phil became interested in I Care...
Klaus Schumann and Jay Adams from Mark Bindner Sometimes events in our lives demand reflection – this is one of those times. My friends, Jay (Mary Jane) and Klaus, are now in Florida. They are physically far from where I am, but part of their spirit is with me...
May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this holiday season. Happy Holidays from I Care International, Inc.
Last week I Care International received an official invitation to hold a clinic in the community of San Alejo, La Union, in El Salvador. The invitation was expedited by the San Miguel Rotary, who worked successfully with us on a previous clinic in February,...
A SHOUT OUT goes to Judy Chasin, along with Julie Washurn, from the Brookline Senior Center, for their second donation of eyeglasses, readers, and cheaters! Judy worked with the Senior Center participants and collected and shipped the glasses to us all the way from...
Congratulations to the 2023 Fundraiser Winners! Lucy Gibbs and Mike Roche!! Jennifer Jacobs, Vice President of I Care International, did a great job hosting the raffle drawing with help from Mindy Waite and Mindy's daughter Ava, who drew the winning tickets. Local...
The I Care fundraiser kickoff was held at the Grundy County Fairgrounds in Morris, Illinois on 9/30. Our volunteer students helped with the early 6:00 a.m. setup. The event started at 8:00 and ended at 4:00. It was a great opportunity to see old friends, meet new...