FAFCC Midweek Memo - July 2
Greetings FAFCC members,
In this memo, we’re excited to share excellent news from Tallahassee: Governor DeSantis officially signed the 2025–2026 fiscal year budget on Monday. We’re grateful for your continued advocacy on behalf of Florida’s free and charitable clinics!
In this Memo, you'll also find:
- A reminder to share your clinic's origin story!
- Final Report and Annual Valuation Report
- Mobile Clinic Giveaway, and more!
We hope you enjoy this edition. As always, contact us with any questions you may have about the items included.
Wishing you all a safe and happy Independence Day weekend!
Warmly,
Rebecca DeLorenzo, CEO
rebecca@fafcc.org
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Governor Desantis officially signed the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget on Monday. We are thrilled to announce that, in the midst of nearly $600 million in gubernatorial vetoes this year, FAFCC secured funding for the recurring State Funds Grant appropriation and an additional $500,000 for the Dental and Behavioral Health Expansion program. Thank you for your advocacy efforts this Legislative Session and for the exceptional value you continually provide to the state healthcare system.
SHARE YOUR ORIGIN STORY AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Thank you to those who’ve shared how your clinic began or how you entered the free clinic space—we’re inspired! As we plan for the FAFCC Annual Conference, we’d love to hear more origin stories.
Tell us how it all started—your journey could inspire others!
Share your story here
GRANT NARRATIVE & ANNUAL VALUATION REPORT - WEBINAR RECORDING AVAILABLE
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Final Report and Annual Valuation Report webinar yesterday. If you missed it or would like a refresher, a recording is available. The walkthrough covers the complete reporting process within the Salesforce Grant Portal and provides helpful tips to ensure a smooth submission.
Watch the Webinar Recording Here
As a reminder, the Final Report for the 2024-25 Grant Cycle is due Tuesday, July 15, along with the Annual Valuation Report collecting patient services data from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, which all FAFCC members are asked to complete. Thank you for your efforts in helping us demonstrate the vital impact of the free and charitable clinic sector!
DID YOU KNOW MISSION MOBILE MEDICAL IS GIVING AWAY A MOBILE CLINIC?
In this Learning Lab, Laura Terry from Mission Mobile Medical will share details about the Win a Mobile Clinic Contest, walk through tips for creating a strong application, and answer your questions about the proposal process.
Wednesday, July 9 at 10 a.m. Register here
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS
Americares is partnering with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to offer free, online Mental Health First Aid Trainings this summer and fall. The training equips you to recognize signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges, understand how to interact with someone in crisis, and connect them to the help they need. Spots are limited. If you or your clinic staff would like to attend, register here to indicate your date preference. Once confirmed, you will receive confirmation at least two weeks prior to your selected session.
Contact Binta Ceesay at bceesay@americares.org for more information.