Giving for Good: Local foundations help the uninsured

It seems not a day goes by that I don't hear or read something about the skyrocketing cost of health care coverage and the millions of Americans who lack health insurance. All across the country Americans are struggling to pay their mortgages, their grocery and energy bills and foregoing necessary medical treatment because they can't afford health insurance or the premiums for doctor visits - if they are lucky enough to have insurance.

The lack of access to health insurance coverage is not a new issue, but with the weakened economy and the upcoming presidential election it is a constant topic of discussion and debate - and...