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Community groups thank city; volunteer clinic served 485 patients, organizers say
Summary
Members of Innovative Minds of Crestview thanked city staff for support of a recent event; volunteer clinic organizer Ed Mitchell reported the clinic saw 485 patients (242 dental, 170 vision, 73 medical), used 349 volunteers and performed 393 extractions, and said organizers plan to expand next year.
During the public‑comment period, representatives of local nonprofits thanked city staff and council for support and described recent volunteer efforts.
Connie Seiler, speaking for Innovative Minds of Crestview, expressed gratitude to the city manager, police chief and Councilwoman Allison for partnership on community events and said the group plans future youth programs. Later, Ed Mitchell provided final numbers from a volunteer clinic: "We saw 485 patients," he said, adding the clinic provided dental (242 patients), vision (170) and medical (73) services, engaged 349 volunteers and recorded 393 dental extractions. Mitchell said organizers and sponsors were already planning a larger event for next year and intended to continue offering free services to residents.
Council members and staff thanked the volunteers and praised the partnerships that produced the events.
