Texas Association of Charitable Clinics

07/22/2026

Our Director of Communications and Operations had the opportunity to visit I Care San Antonio and see firsthand the incredible work they are doing to restore sight and improve lives across our community.

It was a pleasure meeting with Executive Director Megan Burkes, who shared the organization's mission, impact, and vision for the future. Touring the facility and learning more about their services reinforced how much charitable clinics and nonprofit healthcare organizations mean to the people they serve.

In 2025 alone, I Care San Antonio has already provided:
👁️ 6,429 patient visits
🩺 6,115 medical services
👓 3,084 eyeglasses
🏥 425 major procedures and surgeries
💙 More than $1.67 million in charitable care

Thank you, Megan, and the entire I Care San Antonio team, for your warm welcome and your commitment to making quality vision care available to those who need it most. We are proud to have you as a member of the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics.

07/09/2026

One year after the historic flooding in Texas, recovery is still happening, and we're grateful to be part of that work.

Through our partnership with Heart to Heart International, Texas charitable clinics have received critical support that is helping communities prepare for future emergencies and continue providing care when it's needed most.

Over the past year, this partnership has helped:
• Equip a rural clinic in Bandera with life-saving diagnostic laboratory equipment
• Deliver more than 400 emergency preparedness kits to frontline healthcare workers
• Provide hands-on emergency preparedness training to 80 charitable clinics across Texas

At TXACC, we're proud to work alongside organizations that invest in long-term community health and strengthen the clinics serving uninsured and underserved Texans every day.

Thank you, Heart to Heart International, for your continued commitment to Texas.

Read the full story here: https://www.hearttoheart.org/turning-the-2025-texas-flood-response-into-lasting-resilience/

On the anniversary of HHI's Texas flood response, let's take a look at our efforts for building lasting healthcare resilience in Texas.

07/02/2026

Happy Independence Day from the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics!❤️🤍💙

As we celebrate Independence Day, we honor the freedoms we share and the communities that make Texas stronger every day.

Please note that the TXACC office will be closed from Friday, July 3, through Monday, July 6. Along with observing the holiday, our team is taking an extra day to rest and recharge so we can return refreshed and ready to continue supporting our member clinics across Texas.

We will reopen on Tuesday, July 7, and respond to messages as soon as possible.

We wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and healthy holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

06/17/2026

Excited to celebrate the opening of the new Healthconnect Texas location!

It was great to see our Executive Director Paula Walker and Board Chair Junaid Husain, CEO of HealthConnectTX, representing our shared commitment to expanding access to care across Texas.

This new location reflects the power of collaboration and a continued investment in improving health outcomes for communities that need it most. We are proud to partner with organizations that are working every day to connect Texans with quality healthcare services.

Congratulations to the entire HealthConnectTX team on this exciting milestone. The space is amazing and much deserved. We look forward to seeing the impact this new location will have on the communities you serve.

05/26/2026

Mental health care starts with trust, compassion, and meeting patients where they are.

A recent story from Direct Relief highlights how Dallas-area charitable clinics are helping break the stigma around mental health by creating safe, community-centered spaces for care. Clinics are expanding counseling services, increasing telehealth access, and building stronger relationships with patients who may have never felt comfortable seeking support before.

TXACC is proud to see several of our member clinics recognized for the life-changing work they do every day. Brother Bill's Helping Hand, Agape Clinic, and Mercy Clinic of Fort Worth are among the organizations leading efforts to improve access to behavioral health services and reduce stigma in their communities. Their work reflects the power of compassionate, patient-centered care and strong community partnerships.

Thank you to Direct Relief, National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC), and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. for continuing to support mental health care access for underserved communities across Texas and beyond.

Counselors passed out art supplies at a Dallas mental health workshop last month, encouraging participants to express their emotions. One woman held up a collage with an image of a bare tree, witho…

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed today as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸❤️ Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/01/2026

The Texas Association of Charitable Clinics is pleased to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors:

• Knox Kimberly, J.D. - Former Lawyer, Lobbyist, and Executive Leader
• Roxanne Robertson - Chief Financial Officer at Healthconnect Texas
• Michael T. W. - Michael T. Walsh - Founder & Principal 25 Strategies

These respected leaders bring broad experience across healthcare, finance, strategy, governance, and community impact. Their knowledge and leadership will be a valuable asset as TXACC continues to support charitable clinics serving uninsured and underserved Texans. We look forward to the insights and collaboration they will bring as we continue to strengthen the healthcare safety net across our state.

Please join us in welcoming our newest board members!

04/14/2026

Expanding access to mental health care takes strong partnerships and long-term commitment, and this latest investment is a powerful step forward.

Direct Relief, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) have announced a second round of funding, awarding $75,000 to each of 11 free and charitable clinics across Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas.

We’re proud to share that 7 Texas clinics within the TXACC network were selected, reflecting the critical role charitable clinics play in meeting mental health needs across our communities.

Through the Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care program, Teva has committed $2 million over two years to strengthen mental health services in underserved communities. Now in its fourth year, this initiative continues to support clinics that deliver accessible, culturally responsive, and community-grounded care.

At TXACC, we see every day how mental health care remains out of reach for many Texans. This funding helps expand services, reduce barriers, and reach more individuals and families who would otherwise go without care.

We’re grateful to our partners and proud of our member clinics leading this work across Texas.

Read the full announcement: https://www.directrelief.org/2026/04/community-routes-access-to-mental-health-care-program-bolsters-services-across-three-states/

Direct Relief, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, or NAFC, today announced a second round of grant funding in the amount of $75,000 to each of 11 fre…

02/03/2026

Houston Summit ✔️

Our TXACC Houston Summit brought clinic leaders together for open discussion, shared lessons, and practical ideas to support patient care across Texas. The energy in the room reflected the commitment and heart behind this work.

Thank you to Heart to Heart International for standing with us again and supporting these regional leadership gatherings. Your partnership continues to make a real difference for free and charitable clinics.

We are thankful to the The Health Museum for allowing us to host our summit in such a cool and welcoming space.

We were glad to feature the same speakers from our Dallas Summit, helping keep the conversation consistent across regions.

Proud of this network and the collaboration it represents.

01/23/2026

It’s official: the Arthur Nagel Community Clinic in Bandera, Texas, now has its own permanent laboratory.

The Laboratory and Disaster Response teams from Heart to Heart International worked together to bring this needed resource to the community. With modern equipment and hands-on training in place, the clinic can provide faster diagnoses and stronger patient care close to home.

We are proud of this partnership and the shared goal of removing barriers to care so patients can recover sooner and with less stress.

Read more in the Bandera Bulletin:
https://www.banderabulletin.com/article/2638,arthur-nagel-community-clinic-receives-new-point-of-care-lab-from-heart-to-heart-international