Arlington Free Clinic

Arlington Free Clinic Advances health equity by providing comprehensive healthcare to our neighbors who lack access

Arlington Free Clinic would be nothing without its amazing volunteers! Our staff who work alongside them have a unique p...
10/17/2025

Arlington Free Clinic would be nothing without its amazing volunteers! Our staff who work alongside them have a unique perspective on how their service impacts AFC and our patients. Each month, we highlight a volunteer nominated by one of our staff to honor their hard work. For October, Clare Hernandez, Communications & Development Manager, has nominated Gabriela Velez, Creative Media Volunteer.

Gabriela is an Emmy-winning bilingual journalist and multimedia producer who brings incredible creativity and heart to everything she does. She played a huge role in bringing our Gala video to life, including helping write the script, guiding our volunteers, and pulling together a beautiful story that will help our 750 guests connect with AFC’s mission. On top of that, Gabriela has been behind the scenes creating fun, engaging content for our social channels that makes our work shine. Clare nominated her because of her passion and vision for helping more people see the impact AFC has in the community.

Thank you, Gabriela, for sharing your talents with us! We are so lucky to have you on our team.

PS: You’ll be able to catch Gabriela’s work in action at our Gala on October 25th! If you aren't attending, stay tuned for the final product, which will be shared on our social channels after the event.

The wait is (almost) over! Our Benefit Gala Auction goes live on Monday, but you can start previewing now. With 140+ inc...
10/15/2025

The wait is (almost) over! Our Benefit Gala Auction goes live on Monday, but you can start previewing now. With 140+ incredible items ranging from exclusive dining experiences, fabulous getaways, shadowing opportunities, self-care, sports, fitness, and fun for the whole family, there’s truly something for everyone. Bookmark your favorites before bidding opens Monday!

https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0013c00001opZJ2AAM/events/vevt:45f5f0d1-4b34-4428-be35-de91ae330064/auctions/silent-auction

We are deeply grateful to Arlington Magazine for spotlighting AFC and our vital safety-net partners in this featured art...
10/14/2025

We are deeply grateful to Arlington Magazine for spotlighting AFC and our vital safety-net partners in this featured article. Together, we face tremendous challenges, including growing demand and limited resources, but thanks to our community’s resilience and support, we can all continue making a difference for the clients we serve. Thank you for helping lift up the work we do. ✨

You can read the full article below:
https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/arlington-va-nonprofit-safety-net/

Did you know today is Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Day? DAFs are the fastest-growing giving tool in the U.S., and they’re ma...
10/09/2025

Did you know today is Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Day? DAFs are the fastest-growing giving tool in the U.S., and they’re making a big impact on our work at AFC. Many supporters find DAFs appealing because they make giving simple, tax-efficient, and maximize the impact of philanthropic donations.

Want to learn more? Check out our website or talk with your financial advisor about whether a DAF might be right for you.

https://arlingtonfreeclinic.org/ways-to-give/donor-advised-funds/

AFC CEO Lesley Daigle and Director of Clinical Services Kennya Alvarado joined the Virginia delegation at the National A...
10/03/2025

AFC CEO Lesley Daigle and Director of Clinical Services Kennya Alvarado joined the Virginia delegation at the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) 2025 Charitable Healthcare Symposium earlier this week!

This year’s theme, “Together We Climb: Elevating Healthcare for All,” highlighted both the challenges and opportunities facing free and charitable clinics in the year ahead. Sessions covered everything from clinical programs and volunteer management to fundraising and advocacy, ensuring that clinics like ours can continue providing quality care to our communities.💙

10/02/2025

By Kennya Alvarado, MSN, BSN, RN Director of Clinical Services For over 30 years, Arlington Free Clinic (AFC) has been a cornerstone of our community, providing comprehensive primary care, dental care, behavioral health and specialty healthcare services for our neighbors who would otherwise lack acc...

Last week, our AFC Community Council gathered for a fun happy hour at Lyon Hall! 🥂 A huge thank you to Stephen Fedorchak...
10/01/2025

Last week, our AFC Community Council gathered for a fun happy hour at Lyon Hall! 🥂 A huge thank you to Stephen Fedorchak for hosting us and to his team for mixing up delicious AFC blend espresso martinis. We are grateful for your support and for bringing our community together!

P.S. You can grab your own bag of AFC Blend coffee at Northside Social Clarendon or Falls Church! ☕

AFC would be nothing without its amazing volunteers! Our staff who work alongside them have a unique perspective on how ...
09/30/2025

AFC would be nothing without its amazing volunteers! Our staff who work alongside them have a unique perspective on how their service impacts the Clinic and our patients. Each month we highlight a volunteer nominated by one of our staff to honor their hard work. For the month of September, Naimah Jamal, Events Manager, has nominated Venkat Murthy, Auction Chair.

We are thrilled to welcome back Venkat as our Gala auction chair! Having led the auction in previous years, Venkat brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role. His return has already made a big impact, having solicited an exciting slate of new and unique items for guests to bid on this year. Highlights include a Gucci bag, a private tour of the Renwick Gallery, two airline tickets to anywhere in the United States, and unforgettable fine dining experiences, including dinner at the world-renowned Inn at Little Washington, the only establishment in the D.C. area with three Michelin stars.

This year’s auction will play a vital role in raising essential funds for our mission, helping AFC provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our neighbors in need. We are deeply grateful to Venkat for his leadership and to the entire auction team for their tireless efforts to make this event a success. Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing more of these amazing items on social media in the coming weeks!

Don’t miss AFC’s 50/50 raffle! Half of the proceeds go to one lucky winner, and the other half supports AFC’s vital oper...
09/24/2025

Don’t miss AFC’s 50/50 raffle! Half of the proceeds go to one lucky winner, and the other half supports AFC’s vital operations. The more tickets we sell, the bigger the prize and the greater the impact for our community. Last year’s winner took home over $8,000!

Buy 1 ticket for $40 or 3 tickets for $100. The drawing will be held on Oct. 25, 2025 at our Annual Benefit Gala – but you need not be present to win! Buy your tickets using the link below!

www.gala.arlingtonfreeclinic.org/raffle

We’re excited to celebrate Jennifer Brearey (left), Chief Financial & Operating Officer at AdvaMed and Treasurer of Arli...
09/23/2025

We’re excited to celebrate Jennifer Brearey (left), Chief Financial & Operating Officer at AdvaMed and Treasurer of Arlington Free Clinic’s Board of Directors, who is being honored with two prestigious awards this year!

Jennifer was recently named FAR - Finance and Administration Roundtable Nonprofit C-Suite of the Year and will also be recognized in October as a Nonprofit CFO of the Year. With more than 25 years of expertise in finance, accounting, and organizational planning, Jennifer exemplifies the best of nonprofit leadership. At AFC, her guidance and commitment strengthen our mission and make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Also pictured is Diana Namugenyi (right), AFC’s Finance Director, who proudly represented AFC to celebrate Jennifer at FAR's awards reception last week.

Congratulations, Jennifer, on these well-deserved awards!✨

This week, we celebrated Dr. Ray H***e during his final onsite volunteer shift at AFC. 💙 One of our founding physicians,...
09/18/2025

This week, we celebrated Dr. Ray H***e during his final onsite volunteer shift at AFC. 💙 One of our founding physicians, Dr. H***e has cared for hundreds of patients and given more than 1,500 volunteer hours to ensure our neighbors had access to specialty cardiac services.

Dr. H***e, we are profoundly grateful for your commitment to AFC and our community. We celebrate you and the extraordinary mark you leave on our mission.

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