FAFCC Midweek Memo - January 28

Association News,

Dear FAFCC members, 

We hope you'll join us this Friday, January 30th, for our FAFCC State of the Association virtual meeting. We are excited to share with our members important updates, including our legislative priorities and funding opportunities. See below for your registration link. 

We're also sharing:

  • Final Membership Dues Reminder
  • Tips to Strengthen Your Clinic, and more! 

We hope you enjoy this edition. As always, contact us with any questions about the items included. 

Warmly, 

Rebecca DeLorenzo, CEO
rebecca@fafcc.org


7 PRACTICES THAT STRENGTHEN FREE AND CHARITABLE CLINICS
Free and charitable clinics operate in one of the most challenging parts of the healthcare system. Limited funding, workforce constraints, and growing demand are the norm, not the exception.

And yet, some clinics consistently adapt, demonstrate impact, and stay strong over time.

Research across associations points to seven core practices that high-performing, future-ready organizations share. When translated into the free and charitable clinic context, these practices offer a practical lens for strengthening clinics and the statewide network.

Read the full article to explore how these practices show up in free and charitable clinics and how FAFCC supports this work across Florida.


JOIN US FRIDAY FOR FAFCC'S STATE OF THE ASSOCIATION
Join FAFCC CEO Rebecca DeLorenzo for the 2026 State of the Association. Rebecca will provide an overview of the upcoming Clinic Certification Program, outline FAFCC’s legislative priorities and state funding opportunities, preview the 2026 educational programming, and conclude with a live Q&A session. Register today to attend this virtual meeting on Friday, January 30, at 9:30 a.m. 


REGISTER FOR OUR UPCOMING LEARNING LABS!
February Learning Lab: Strategies for better stress management in the new year with Marni Stahlman, President/CEO, Mental Health Association of Central Florida
📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
📝 Register for the webinar today!

March Learning Lab: Establishing/updating onboarding processes for new board members with MaryCatherine Jones, MPH, President/CEO, MaryCatherine Jones Consulting 
📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
📝 Register for the webinar today!

MEMBERSHIP DUES REMINDER
We’re issuing a friendly reminder that 2026 membership dues are due on January 31. Memberships must be current for clinics to remain in good standing and eligible for grant disbursements.

If your organization is navigating extenuating circumstances and needs support or additional coordination around the renewal timeline, please reach out. We’re here to work with you.

You can submit payment through your Member Compass or by mailing a check. If you need help accessing your invoice or updating your organization’s profile, we’re available to assist.