Seaside Supports Point Washington Clinic

In support of Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC), the Harvest Moon events bring together our community, including several Seaside Merchants and homeowners. Point Washington Medical Clinic is a local nonprofit that provides free medical care to uninsured and underinsured residents across the panhandle and Alabama. The events have quickly become a tradition of giving, blending Seaside’s culture of hospitality with a shared commitment to healthcare access.

Among those at the heart of this effort is the Seaside community, including the Davis Family, founders of Seaside, who have pledged a matching grant of $20,000. Laura and Michael Granberry, owners of The Art of Simple, who have helped shape the events into a signature moment on the calendar for PWMC, Dave and Carol Raushkaulb, owners of Bud & Alleys, and many more. The Harvest Moon weekend begins on Friday, September 26, with Yoga in Ruskin Park, hosted by Ruskin Place homeowners. That evening, Bud & Alley’s, the Gulf-front restaurant owned by Dave and Carol Rauschkolb, will host the Harvest Moon Dinner, with Mercantile serving as a sponsor of the evening.

On Saturday, September 27, the Granberrys will host the Harvest Moon Social Club at their home in Point Washington. This year’s gathering takes on a carnival theme, complete with vintage games, stilt walkers, and festive entertainment. The evening will also feature live music, sponsored for the second year by Jenny and Tom King of Central Square Records, and popcorn provided by Seaside Pop! Together, the carnival-style evening promises a blend of fun and purpose, raising funds and awareness for the clinic.

A crowd gathers outdoors at night beneath string lights, listening to speakers near a small building surrounded by trees.

Other Seaside supporters include The Seaside Style, which makes annual contributions to PWMC, helping sustain the clinic’s mission year after year. And Kevin Boyle, the current General Manager of Seaside, played a unique role early on by designing the clinic’s logo, a lasting emblem of its mission.

Group of women standing outside a building, smiling and holding a large donation check for a local medical clinic

“Point Washington Medical Clinic does so many amazing things for our community,” Granberry said. “This organization is especially dear to my heart, and it’s incredible to see the impact it makes. At its core, it’s really about taking care of our neighbors as a community.” – Laura Granberry, Art of Simple

For residents without insurance or reliable access to care, PWMC is more than a safety net; it is a lifeline. Established to provide free primary care, the clinic has since expanded into preventive services, dental services, and outreach programs, addressing not only immediate health needs but also long-term well-being in the community.

The Harvest Moon events highlight how philanthropy in small communities often takes on a personal dimension. This year, that commitment is reflected in the Davis Family’s continued involvement, the Granberrys’ support, and the contributions of Seaside merchants, families, and homeowners across Seaside. What began as a local effort to support a neighborhood clinic has become a continuing tradition, one that grows each year as more families, merchants, and supporters join in ensuring the health of their community.