She says the gay community is meeting the needs of foster care kids like no other.

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There needs to be more community health clinics where the poor can go get health care.

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In addition to providing medical care, Floating Doctors enlists locals to help with smaller-scale projects that address specific community needs.

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In addition to the spiritual care that churches may offer, they can also assist in addressing the felt needs of the community.

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