Free Clinics of Michigan
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Our mission is to improve access to healthcare through advocacy, mentoring, and networking for
and among Michigan member clinics. |
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Support Free Clinics of Michigan with a DonationFCOM needs your funding support to connect the uninsured with access to quality health care, and to build the network of free clinics across the state. FCOM pursues foundation grants and other donor sources, but your donation is needed and appreciated.
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Interested in Becoming a Member Clinic?Clinic Qualifications:
Must be a private nonprofit corporation that has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, or has applied for such status, or is a designated program component of a larger 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization (a copy of your qualifying documentation is required upon initial application). Must provide services utilizing some percentage of volunteer providers. May also have paid staff. Must offer or facilitate access to free health services to the uninsured or under-insured who are eligible. Membership Benefits: Notification of and participation in FCOM Annual Meeting and Conference, voting privileges in FCOM organization, representation by FCOM Board of Directors, networking opportunities with other Free Clinics, notification of funding opportunities and potential access to funding |
About Us
Our History
In 1996, free clinic directors from Michigan and Illinois met to discuss how they might support each other in providing health care to the uninsured. Out of this meeting evolved the Free Clinics of the Great Lake Region (FCGLR)- a seven state network of 250 clinics. In 2000, Michigan Clinics organized a subset of FCGLR, the Free Clinics of Michigan (FCOM). FCOM was officially organized in 2008 and has acted as its own organization since.
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Who We Are
Free Clinics of Michigan (FCOM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, grassroots, volunteer organization. Leadership is provided by a Board of Directors and a small administrative staff. Clinics that actively participate in FCOM benefit from a network of generous dedicated professionals, eager to support each other.
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What We Do
Supports the development of new clinics across the state, acts as a resource to free clinics, offers a variety of resources and assistance, holds a conference annually to address topics of common interest, works with state officials and legislators to educate them regarding the needs of the uninsured and influence public policy.
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In 2021, FCOM earned GuideStar's
Silver Seal of Transparency |
