Benefits of Membership

We are better together. Stronger. Resilient. Connected. We are you.

The Illinois Association of Free & Charitable Clinics is of clinics, by clinics and for clinics. Free standing or mobile, one day a week or seven days a week, brand new or well established – we are a powerful collection of unique community responses to local needs.

Clinic Member Benefits



Funding Opportunities
  • Annual Free Clinics Month Publicity
  • Connections to potential donors
  • Grants to develop EMR and Data Tracking
  • Data Statements, Visualizations, and talking points to market clinic successes
Networking, Training, Access to Best Practices

Advocacy & Collective Voice
  • Vote on key decisions regarding IAFCC’s priorities and its future
  • Be highlighted in our conversations with elected officials and funders
  • Demonstrate the value IAFCC represents for your clinic

Eligibility

  • The organization is a Section 501c3 or a component program of a Section 501c3 organization
  • The organization or program provides one or more of the following health services: medical, dental, behavioral or mental health, and/or pharmacy services
  • The organization or program predominantly targets patients who are medically underserved, including those who are uninsured and/or underinsured
  • Services are provided at no cost to the patient or at a nominal or low cost, but no patient is denied service based on inability to pay
  • The organization or program may be, but is not required to be, volunteer based
  • The organization or component program is in alignment with and supports the vision and mission of the Illinois Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

Clinic Member Expectations

  • Pay annual dues on time
  • Provide accurate information and data on application
  • Member clinics will generate the workshops featured at our Annual Conference

Associate Member Benefits

  • Be eligible to participate in educational webinars and on-line discussions
  • Receive discounts to IAFCC meetings
  • Gain access to helpful links and documents posted in the Members Only section of this website
  • Receive legislative updates
  • Network with leaders from Illinois’ free and charitable clinics

If you have questions regarding membership or benefits, contact us.