Fundraising for a Healthier Community: How Your Support the Free Clinic

At the Free Clinic of Powhatan, every gift—whether large or small—creates real impact for our neighbors in need. Our community relies on us to be the healthcare safety net by providing essential medical, dental, behavioral health, and nutrition services, all at no cost to patients. These services are only possible because of generous donors and the success of our fundraising efforts.

How Fundraising Supports the Free Clinic’s Mission

Fundraising ensures that every patient who walks through our doors receives compassionate, high-quality care without worrying about cost. From funding life-changing dental care to nutrition programs, donor support is the backbone of our work.

Each of our exam rooms replicate a real doctor's office to further provide compassionate, dignifying care to our neighbors.

The Impact of Past Efforts

Last year, fundraising events and donor contributions allowed us to:

• Provide hundreds of medical appointments and dental treatments.

• Expand access to behavioral health services for those facing mental health challenges.

• Distribute nutritious food bags to nearly 500 patients through our Eat Well, Be Well program.

Each of these milestones was made possible by the generosity of donors who believe in building a healthier Powhatan.

Upcoming Opportunities to Make a Difference

This year, we’re excited to invite the community to take part in several upcoming events:

• Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk (September 27, 2025) – A day for families, friends, and colleagues to come together, enjoy the outdoors, and support healthcare for neighbors in need. 

• Coffee at the Clinic (October 28, 2025) – Join us for an intimate look behind the scenes of our mission and meet the people who make our work possible.

• Giving Tuesday (December 2, 2025) – A global day of giving, with opportunities to double your impact through matching gifts.

We also offer sponsorship opportunities for businesses who want to partner with us to make a visible impact in the community.

Thank You for Making it Possible

We are deeply grateful to our past donors and event participants. Your contributions make it possible for us to say “yes” when our neighbors need help the most. If you’ve never been part of our fundraising efforts, we invite you to join us this year. Together, we can ensure that high-quality, compassionate healthcare remains within reach for everyone in our community.