JUCUAPA, El Salvador (WordNews.org) July 2, 2012 – The David V. King Medical Center has landed a grant from the Gloria D. Kriete Foundation.

It was one of 10 finalists. The grant could range between $10,000 and $100,000. The funds will be used to complete a new surgical wing.

The medical center is a $1.7 million facility funded by a grant from Medical Mission International.

The Centro Medico David V. King (CMDVK) is an operationally self-sustaining and locally staffed medical facility in Jucuapa, El Salvador. It provides quality, affordable medical care to underserved citizens in eastern El Salvador.

It was founded in November 2011. Since then it has already served more than 10,000 patients with ambulatory medical services, minor surgeries, and OB-GYN care. It is the only local affordable facility that offers medication.

David Hawk, missionary with World Gospel Mission, manages the facility in conjunction with the New York-based philanthropic organization Medical Mission International.
The Gloria D. Kriete Foundation, a Salvadoran philanthropic agency, chose the CMDVK as one of the ten programs to which it will award funds. The Ayudando a Quienes Ayudan (Helping Those Who Help) grant awards socially responsible, high-impact programs aimed at the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Because the foundation emphasizes sustainability across generations, organizations must be fully functioning and show “effectiveness and permanence” in serving Salvadoran citizens.
As a finalist, the Centro Medico David V. King (CMDVK) is guaranteed at least a $10,000 grant, increasing up to $100,000 if it earns the top honor.