Your contributions make our work possible.

The genius of the Rhode Island Free Clinic is that every dollar contributed multiplies more than ten-fold – the ultimate Ripple Effect. The per capita cost of healthcare in the United States is over $7,900 per year; at the RIFC it’s closer to $1,000 in the clinic and in the Physician Network.  That’s the Ripple Effect in action. This is not for routine visits but for comprehensive treatment of people suffering from chronic conditions.

Rhode Island Free Clinic services are only possible through the generosity of its supporters. We receive no federal or state funding, nor are we supported by any health insurance plans. We do not charge for our services.

There are many ways that donors can make a difference at the Free Clinic:
Gifts of cash or appreciated stocks directly support the day-to-day operations of the Free Clinic underwriting the cost of medical supplies, direct care and administration.

Gifts may be restricted in support of the Providence clinic, the pharmacy, the medical physician network or the Newport Clinic.

Special giving societies allow donors to extend their reach by giving over time or through a special one-time major gift. Societies include:

• The Guardian Society, a select group of RIFC friends who make a commitment to give $1,000 a year for three years.
• The Danforth Society, a group of visionary friends who provide for RIFC’s future by including RIFC in their will or naming RIFC as a beneficiary on an insurance policy.
• The Lifetime Supporter Circle, those loyal friends who give $25,000 cumulatively making a difference over time, one gift at a time.

Gifts and pledges may be made by calling us at 401.274.6347 or info@rifreeclinic.org. You can also give through the Combined Federal Campaign, Designation #23786, or the State Employees Charitable Appeal, Designation #4480. All gifts are acknowledged in the RI Free Clinic annual report and on appropriate donor signage.

Lamia Khan, a medical student at Brown University, has found that helping the staff and patients of RIFC are well suited to her interests: "I have always been passionate about working with the medically underserved, and volunteering at RIFC gave me the opportunity to not only get a sense of the resources available to those who are uninsured, but to be directly involved in providing their care." Adding that she has been able to shadow physicians on occasion, Lamia sees her experience at the Clinic as very positive and enjoys her time with the people she meets. "I am continually impressed by the dedicated volunteers and staff at RIFC who are working to fill such an important need in our community."

In addition to providing high-quality medical care and preventive health services to its uninsured patients, the Rhode Island Free Clinic offers educational opportunities for trainees in health care fields. In 2009, over 40 medical assistant students from nearby institutions completed their externships at RIFC, and last year, local medical students  collectively completed more than 600 hours of service at the Clinic. They have all added to the positive atmosphere and high energy level here.

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