About Us


Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Richmond, the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (VAFCC) is an effective advocate for the issues and concerns of free and charitable clinics, their volunteer workforce of doctors, dentists, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, technicians, and other health care professionals, and the patients they serve. 

We believe that every person deserves access to basic healthcare services, therefore, the VAFCC supports Virginia’s network of free and charitable clinics who serve those that fall through the gaps of the healthcare system with compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services regardless of their ability to pay.

VAFCC has been leading the healthcare safety net in Virginia for more than 30 years by bringing healthcare leaders, professionals, community members, and stakeholders together to partner in support of our mission so Virginia’s underserved have access to comprehensive, quality health care.
 

 
 

Who We Help:

Hardworking individuals and families that lack health care options and would otherwise go without care.
 

What We Do:

Improve healthcare access by supporting, strengthening, and promoting a robust, high-quality free and charitable clinic system and supporting clinic operations
 

How We Do It:

  • Advocacy & Public Awareness: VAFCC serves as the collective voice representing Virginia’s network of free and charitable clinics -- championing clinic issues and concerns with legislators, policy makers, state agencies and regulatory boards as well as fostering public awareness, engagement, and appreciation of the work and impact of free clinics
  • Professional & Organizational Development - VAFCC supports the continuous enhancement of clinic operation and workforce by providing capacity building opportunities and technical assistance resources based on best practices in nonprofit management as well as ensuring quality of patient care and clinic operations through the application of industry standards and best practices
  • Strategic Partnerships & Resources - VAFCC works to enhance clinic capacity and sustainability through furthering alliances, collaborations, and resource development to support clinic sustainability as well as leveraging collective impact for greater clinic benefit 


A Lifesaving Investment

Working towards a Virginia where all people have access to comprehensive, quality healthcare by supporting and advocating for our member clinics so that hardworking individuals and families are protected from healthcare crises.

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