Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics

09/07/2026

This Labor Day - and EVERY day! - We’re truly grateful for all the healthcare professionals, clinic staff, volunteers, and community partners whose time, talent, and compassion make a difference in communities across Illinois.

Thank you for the labor of love and compassion you bring to your communities each day.

Wishing you all a very Happy Labor Day! 💙💙💙

09/01/2026

🚨 CommunityHealth is hiring! 🚨

CommunityHealth is seeking a Communications & Events Coordinator to join their team and help bring their mission to life through communications, digital outreach, social media, events, and community engagement. The position is hybrid and based in Chicago, with two days per week onsite.

If you or someone in your network has a passion for communications and events and believes in access to quality healthcare for all, please contact them! ✨

For more information, visit their website:

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09/01/2026

08/31/2026

As we wrap up Free & Charitable Clinics Month, we’re especially grateful for all the clinics, healthcare professionals, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who show up for communities across Illinois every day.

If you’ve enjoyed learning more about their work this month and would like to help support the work ahead, a donation to the IAFCC is one way to do that.

One gift to IAFCC supports a network of more than 40 free and charitable clinics across Illinois, helping us continue connecting clinics with resources, education, and advocacy so they can keep caring for their communities.

Every bit of support makes a real difference, and we are truly grateful to everyone who helps make this important work possible.💙💙

Learn more or show your support here: https://givebutter.com/stronger-together-hdllai

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08/31/2026

What better way to wrap up Free & Charitable Clinics Month than with a smile? 😁

For August’s final , we’re celebrating Smile Savers of the Tisdale-Woods Foundation! 🦷🪥

All month, we’ve had the privilege of highlighting some of the incredible organizations and people who make the Illinois free and charitable clinic community so special. And Smile Savers is a wonderful reminder of the heart behind this work: the people who show up, build relationships, and care deeply about their communities.

To everyone behind Smile Savers and the Tisdale-Woods Foundation, thank you for the care and dedication you bring to your work. We’re happy to close out this month by celebrating you! 💙✨

While we’ve been fortunate to highlight so many wonderful clinics this month, they represent only a small part of the incredible network of clinics, staff, volunteers, and healthcare professionals who show up every day to provide compassionate care in communities across Illinois.

To all the clinics we’ve featured this month: THANK YOU for letting us share a little piece of your story! 🎉🎊🪅

08/28/2026

A warm thank you to State Senator Laura Murphy and State Representative Justin Cochran for supporting free and charitable clinics and the communities they serve. We’re truly grateful for their commitment to helping expand access to care for Illinoisans who need it most. 💙

Our clinic coordinator, Bill McKinley, attended a recent townhall meeting held by IL Representative Justin Cochran and IL State Senator Laura Murphey. These political figures were on the allocation committees that approved the 2027 budget awarded to the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. Bill was there to publicly thank them for their support that will help connect dental professionals to patients without access to care.

08/28/2026

💫 Here’s a resource worth sharing during CHW Awareness Week! 💫

A free report from Health Management Associates explores how health information reaches and flows through Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Cook County, and identifies opportunities to build stronger connections among CHWs, healthcare providers, public health agencies, community organizations, and the people they serve.

While we’re celebrating CHWs this week, we invite our clinic partners, community organizations, and others across Illinois to take a look, share what you learn, and keep the conversation going about how we can better support the people doing this essential work. 💙

📖 The report is free to download here: https://buff.ly/vnAUeLV

July 16, 2026 - Community health workers (CHWs) are among the most trusted sources of health information, yet they often lack reliable systems for receiving,

08/28/2026

Today’s is on CommunityHealth!

Free & Charitable Clinics Month gives us a chance to celebrate not only the care happening across Illinois, but the incredible people who make that care possible.

Today, we’re celebrating CommunityHealth and the staff, volunteers, and partners who bring compassion and a true sense of community to their work every day.

We are truly grateful to have CommunityHealth as part of the Illinois free and charitable clinic community and proud to celebrate the difference they continue to make. 💙💙

08/27/2026

Join the Illinois Association of Free & Charitable Clinics for the 14th Annual Conference, October 5–6 at Loyola University Chicago’s Lake Shore Campus!

This year’s conference brings together clinic leaders, staff, volunteers, advocates, and partners for two days of learning, connection, and collaboration focused on strengthening healthcare access for uninsured and underinsured Illinoisans.

Register today: https://lnkd.in/gKZQmQbn

08/27/2026

Today’s celebrates Hope Health @ The Hope Center and the caring team working to make a difference for individuals and families in their community.

We’re grateful for organizations like The Hope Center that see the whole person, recognize that needs are often connected, and create welcoming spaces where people can find care, encouragement, and a helping hand.

Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and supporters who make this work possible! 💙✨