Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

10/15/2026

Recently, the Orange County Free Clinic received a grant from The Power of Change, made possible by voluntary donations from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative members. This funding is supporting the clinic's Food Pharmacy. By integrating clinical care with healthy food provisions and nutrition education, patients managing chronic conditions receive the holistic support they need to thrive.

Virginia’s free and charitable clinics represent one of the only sources of comprehensive, quality care for uninsured and underserved Virginians. This work is only possible with the generous support of donors who understand that when a community is healthy, it flourishes!

10/13/2026

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Founded in 1993, the Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics is the statewide voice representing Virginia’s free and charitable clinics, their healthcare workforce, and the thousands of underserved patients they serve. Through advocacy, education, resources, and public policy, we strengthen the healthcare safety net across the Commonwealth.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly organized Marketing, Communications & Events Manager to help elevate our brand, champion our member clinics, and execute high-impact statewide events. https://buff.ly/qTYeMzX

10/12/2026

Congratulations to Crossroads Medical Mission on receiving the Cup of Kindness Community Service Award through The Business Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia Healthcare Heroes Program!

Well-deserved recognition of the clinic's extraordinary efforts, going above and beyond to deliver holistic and compassionate healthcare. Kudos to the dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners who work tirelessly every day to provide high-quality care to vulnerable patients.

10/09/2026

The Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics continues its partnership with the Virginia Community Healthcare Association on an program designed to support current and future leaders in Virginia's healthcare safety net. Community Health Center University is a year-long program that offers participants a range of essential leadership skills from evaluation and compliance to strategy and growth as well as one-to-one leadership coaching.

Apply now through October 15!

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10/08/2026

Very proud and happy for our VAFCC Intern, Tori Mabry, on her recognition as Outstanding COSW Graduate Student of the Year by the University of Kentucky College of Social Work. This prestigious honor recognizes Tori’s exceptional academic achievement, inspiring leadership, dedicated service, and unwavering commitment to the social work profession.

Please join us in congratulating Tori on this well-deserved recognition!

10/07/2026

“What ends up happening is you’re going to get more people using the wrong kind of care, which is emergency care, and that really costs the system,” shares Health Brigade Executive Director Karen Legato said. As a result, insurance costs go up and everyone ends up paying more.

“In addition, there’s no consistency in the care for those who are going to the emergency rooms,” she reports, “particularly if they have chronic illnesses, which is what a lot of these marginalized populations have.” Conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and other chronic illnesses are treated best (and most affordable) by primary care providers: “When you put up all of these obstacles, and you don’t have enough resources in place that are equipped to serve these folks, then we as a society pay for it as a whole.”

“A lot of folks just don't know what they're going to do.”

10/06/2026

The Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics is pleased to share that the Virginia Health Care Foundation has approved $525,000 in funding for our Provider Interoperability project through the Rural Health Transformation Program. This funding will support 13 rural free and charitable clinics in identifying and addressing cybersecurity risks through security reviews, testing, hands-on support, and staff training.

We look forward to working together as we execute this important initiative to build a more secure healthcare network supporting Virginia’s underserved communities.

https://www.vhcf.org/2026/10/02/virginia-takes-another-step-in-transforming-rural-health-care-through-major-technology-investments/

10/05/2026

As Central Virginia’s only provider of both obstetric and pediatric care for uninsured patients, CrossOver Healthcare Ministry's investment in maternal and child health, led by Dr. Danielle Avula, is creating lasting impact for families. Now serving as Medical Director, Maternal & Child Health, Dr. Avula and her team are anticipating the opening of the clinic's new Maternal Child Clinic this fall following a successful capital campaign that will feature six new exam rooms for women and children. https://www.crossoverministry.org/programs-services/

10/02/2026

For many of the vulnerable patients served by free and charitable clinics, healthcare during normal business hours simply isn't an option. Evening clinics break down critical barriers for working individuals and hourly wage earners who can’t miss work or afford lost income. They also help parents and caregivers who need to line up childcare or wait until family members return home from work. By offering extended and evening hours, clinics ensure that quality, compassionate healthcare remains accessible to all.

Shown here is the hardworking staff and volunteers of the Arlington Free Clinic's evening crew. Thank you for your after hours efforts!

09/30/2026

The Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics continues to partner with the Virginia Community Healthcare Association on an innovative program designed to support current and future leaders in Virginia's healthcare safety net. The Community Health Center University is a year-long program that offers participants a range of essential leadership skills from evaluation and compliance to strategy and growth as well as one-to-one leadership coaching.

Apply now through October 15!

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