activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 12
- Community health events and outreach Community Health Education & Wellness PromotionCo-hosts community health events such as health screenings, vaccine drives, resource fairs, and emergency care initiatives. Shares resources including hygiene kits, medical supplies, and volunteer support during outreach activities.
- Community health events and outreach Community Health Education & Wellness PromotionCo-hosts community health events such as health screenings, vaccine drives, resource fairs, and wellness workshops on nutrition, chronic disease, movement, and mental health. Shares resources including hygiene kits, medical supplies, and food.
- Community health events and outreach Community Health Education & Wellness PromotionCo-hosts community health events such as health screenings, vaccine drives, resource fairs, and wellness workshops to expand access to care and share resources including food, hygiene kits, and medical supplies.
- Diagnostic and specialty care facilitation Diagnostic Imaging & Screening AccessFacilitates patient access to diagnostic services such as mammograms and x-rays, and provides referral pathways to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for patients.
- Diagnostic and specialty care facilitation Diagnostic Imaging & Screening AccessFacilitates patient access to diagnostic services such as mammograms and x-rays, and provides referral pathways to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care for patients.
- Food support programs On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates a free food pantry and community fridge that distributed over 20,000 pounds of food in 2023, including 13,035 pounds to 49 individuals and families. Provides food support as part of holistic care for uninsured and underserved populations.
- Free primary healthcare servicesProvides free, patient-centered primary care, including medical visits, lab work, vaccinations, medications, and chronic disease management (e.g., high blood pressure) to uninsured and underserved individuals in Phoenix who are ineligible for federal or state health insurance. Services are delivered through a volunteer-run clinic established in 2013.
- Free primary healthcare servicesProvides free, patient-centered primary care, including medical visits, lab work, vaccinations, prescribed medications, and chronic disease management (e.g., high blood pressure) to uninsured and underserved individuals in Phoenix who are ineligible for federal or state health insurance. Services are delivered through a volunteer-run clinic established in 2013.
- Health education and wellness programsOffers nutrition classes, culturally grounded health education, and wellness workshops on topics including chronic disease support, movement, and mental health. Also provides traditional healing services as part of holistic care.
- Patient support and care coordination Diagnostic Imaging & Screening AccessProvides case management and referral pathways to ensure patients receive coordinated care, including access to mammograms, x-rays, and other specialized services.
- Traditional and culturally grounded health servicesOffers traditional healing services and culturally grounded health education, including nutrition classes, as part of holistic care for underserved communities in Phoenix.
- Traditional healing and culturally grounded health educationOffers traditional healing services alongside Western medical care and provides culturally grounded health education, including nutrition classes and wellness workshops on chronic disease, movement, and mental health.
capacity building · 2
- Internship and volunteer capacity building Structured Internship Programs with Hands-On Nonprofit ExperienceHosts internships for Master of Social Work students and undergraduates in pre-health, finance, and related fields. Supports pipelines for student and professional volunteers, engaging 11 clinicians, 36 clinic volunteers, and 8 board members in 2023.
- Internship and volunteer capacity building Structured Internship Programs with Hands-On Nonprofit ExperienceHosts internships for Master of Social Work students and undergraduates in pre-health, finance, and related fields. Supports volunteer pipelines for students and professionals, engaging 11 clinicians, 36 clinic volunteers, and 8 board members in 2023.
strategies · 21
how they think
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- Community-Powered and Collaborative Care Network community-powered healthcareBuilds healthcare access through grassroots partnerships, community volunteers, and a broad referral and resource network, expanding reach and impact by leveraging trust and shared values across organizations and mutual aid networks.
- Community-powered and collaborative care network community-powered healthcareHealthcare delivery is rooted in grassroots partnerships, community volunteers, and collaboration with diverse organizations—including nonprofits, schools, faith groups, and health centers—to expand access to care, resources, and specialty services through shared values and resource navigation.
- Community-powered, collaborative healthcare model community-powered healthcareBuilds healthcare delivery through grassroots partnerships, community volunteers, and cross-sector collaborations with nonprofits, faith-based groups, schools, and health centers to expand access to care, resources, and justice, based on shared values of equity and human rights.
- Culturally Grounded and Humble Care culturally grounded careProvides healthcare with cultural humility, respect, and deep community understanding, ensuring dignity and accessibility for medically marginalized populations, particularly those facing language barriers or systemic exclusion.
- Culturally grounded and competent care culturally competent careThe clinic delivers healthcare with cultural humility, dignity, and understanding, ensuring accessibility for medically marginalized communities, particularly those facing language barriers, by centering cultural context and community trust in care delivery.
- Culturally grounded and competent care culturally competent careProvides healthcare with cultural humility, dignity, and linguistic accessibility, rooted in the community’s values and identities, to ensure trust and equitable access for medically marginalized populations, particularly those facing language and systemic barriers.
- Financial model ensuring free care balanced financial modelThe organization maintains a balanced financial model where funding and expenses are carefully aligned to ensure long-term stability and guarantee that all care remains free, with every dollar directed toward patient support.
- Food as medicine integration food as medicineThe clinic treats access to nutritious food as foundational to health, integrating food support and nutrition education directly into healthcare delivery to address root causes of illness and improve long-term outcomes.
- Health Equity Focus for Medically Marginalized Populations addressing healthcare disparitiesTargets care toward individuals excluded from traditional systems—such as those without insurance, with low income, or ineligible for government programs—by removing structural barriers and affirming healthcare as a human right.
- Healthcare as a human right foundation healthcare_as_human_rightThe organization’s operations are grounded in the belief that healthcare is a fundamental human right, shaping its mission to provide free, inclusive, and equitable care to all.
- Healthcare as a human right foundation healthcare_as_human_rightThe organization’s operations are grounded in the belief that healthcare is a fundamental human right, shaping its mission to serve excluded populations and drive systemic change through direct care and advocacy.
- Holistic, Whole-Person Health Approach holistic approachIntegrates medical care with food support, nutrition education, and wellness workshops to address root causes of health disparities, recognizing that health extends beyond clinical treatment.
- Holistic, whole-person care approach holistic approachThe organization addresses health beyond clinical care by integrating medical services with food support, nutrition education, and wellness workshops, recognizing that health outcomes are shaped by social determinants like food security and mental well-being.
- Holistic, whole-person care approach holistic_careAddresses health beyond clinical treatment by integrating medical care with food support, nutrition education, and wellness workshops on mental health, diabetes, and fitness, recognizing that health outcomes are shaped by social and environmental factors.
- Patient-centered, dignified care model patient-centered careCare is delivered with compassion and dignity, centered on the individual’s needs and experiences, emphasizing listening, respect, and autonomy in all interactions.
- Patient-centered, inclusive access model patient-centered careEnsures access to free healthcare for uninsured and medically marginalized individuals regardless of insurance, income, immigration status, or background, prioritizing dignity, equity, and listening to patient needs in care delivery.
- Referral and resource navigation network referral networkExpands patient access to comprehensive care by collaborating with partner organizations to provide specialty services, diagnostic imaging, and social support beyond the clinic’s direct scope, ensuring continuity of care.
- Targeted care for underserved and excluded populations targeting underserved populationsThe clinic focuses on serving individuals who are medically marginalized or ineligible for government-funded health insurance, ensuring access to care regardless of insurance, income, or immigration status.
- Volunteer-Driven Healthcare Delivery volunteer-driven modelOperates a free clinic model that is nearly entirely powered by volunteers—including clinicians, students, interpreters, and community members—to deliver care, ensuring services remain free and community-embedded.
- Volunteer-driven service delivery model volunteer-driven modelThe organization operates a free clinic that is nearly entirely powered by volunteers, including clinicians, students, interpreters, and community members, enabling the provision of free healthcare while maintaining operational sustainability and community ownership.
- Volunteer-driven service delivery model volunteer-driven modelThe organization operates a free clinic that is nearly entirely powered by volunteers, including clinicians, students, interpreters, and community members, enabling it to provide care at no cost while fostering community ownership and sustainability.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Food Pantry
Provides food support to families in need, distributing over 20,000 pounds of food annually.
Health Education Programs
Conducts workshops on topics such as diabetes management and nutrition to promote overall health.
Primary Care Services
Offers free primary medical care, lab support, and preventive services to uninsured individuals.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- APCA Partner — Partnered to support patient screenings and vaccinations.
- Affirm Partner — Partnered to provide free contraception.
- Direct Relief Partner — Donated $770,000 in medication, enabling the organization to supply prescriptions to patients.
- Kitchen on the Street Partner — Provided additional holiday food deliveries.
- LabCorp Partner — Allocates 20% of funds for lab testing.
- Simon Med Partner — Allocates 20% of funds for imaging services.
- Sinova Solutions Partner — Developed the organization's website.
- St. Mary’s Food Bank Partner — Contributed 13,035 pounds of food to the organization's pantry.
- St. Vincent de Paul Partner — Works closely with to ensure access to specialty care, diagnostic imaging, and continued support when patients require services beyond PACH's scope.
- St. Vincent de Paul Partner — Works with to ensure access to specialty care, diagnostic imaging, and continued support for patients.
- TQP Partner — Partnered to offer gender-affirming care.
- Testal Mexican Kitchen Partner — Partnered for a "Brunch Happy Hour" fundraising event where 10% of drink sales were donated to PACH.
- Testal Mexican Kitchen Partner — Partnered for a fundraising event called "Karaoke for a Cause", where 10% of drink sales were donated to PACH.
- Uber Partner — Allocates 20% of funds for transportation support.
- Valleywise Health Partner — Works closely with to ensure access to specialty care, diagnostic imaging, and continued support when patients require services beyond PACH's scope.
- Valleywise Health Partner — Works with to ensure access to specialty care, diagnostic imaging, and continued support for patients.