[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 176 (Wednesday, October 25, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING COVENANT COMMUNITY CARE

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 25, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize Covenant Community 
Care, a well-known and trusted healthcare provider, as they celebrate 
the grand opening of their newest health clinic on Joy Road in Detroit 
in the 12th Congressional District.
  Covenant Care grew from humble beginnings in southwest Detroit when a 
doctor and pastor joined forces to with the simple idea of providing 
free healthcare access to the uninsured. The doctor delivered on her 
promise to provide free healthcare to the uninsured and many more 
rallied behind the cause, creating Covenant Community Care in 2000. The 
need for more resources was evident, and Covenant Community Care has 
been steadfast in its mission to remove barriers to high quality 
healthcare services. Over the years, Covenant Community Care has 
leveraged partnerships with other medical service providers and now has 
several locations across metropolitan Detroit.
  I had the honor of securing House-appropriated Community Project 
Funding for Covenant Community Care in FY2023 to support the 
construction of their newest clinic to provide critical services to our 
community. Covenant has operated a small health clinic at 18917 Joy Rd 
in Detroit for nearly eight years that has limited their ability to 
expand services. This project will be impactful not only tripling the 
clinical footprint in the community but providing accessibility to 
essential care like primary medical, dental, and behavioral health 
services to the Cody-Rouge neighborhood and surrounding communities.
  I am always incredibly honored to serve as a partner for the Covenant 
Community Care team and appreciate the ongoing high level of care and 
compassion you provide to our communities across the district and 
region. We offer congratulations and wish them well on the opening of 
their new clinic.

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