NAFC included in CVS Health commitment to maternal health as part of Biden-Harris Maternal Health Call to Action Day
The NAFC is grateful to be included in our partner CVS Health’s commitment to addressing maternal health disparities with a $1.74M investment, which it announced as part of today’s Biden-Harris Maternal Health Call to Action Day. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die […]
GivingTuesday 2021: A Movement of Global Generosity
This GivingTuesday, consider making a tax-deductible donation to the NAFC! You can make a secure, online donation by clicking here. As the world continues to navigate an increasingly tumultuous decade, the concept of generosity – of giving, receiving, and connecting – is evermore important. Each individual holds the ability to use generosity in ways that make a difference in the world, […]
Flu Vaccination: Protecting Communities One Shot at a Time
Each year, there are countless reasons for healthy people to receive the influenza vaccine as flu season arrives. From fever and coughing to body aches and vomiting, the symptoms associated with viral influenza are unpleasant at best—and they can be life-threatening at worst, especially in immunocompromised and other at-risk individuals. Getting a flu vaccine is [...]
Cold Season: Staying Healthy, Staying Safe
The cooler months of the year aren’t just the time for holiday festivities. Unfortunately, lower temperatures can also bring on an increased spread in viruses, which means – cold season is here! Fortunately, there is no solid evidence that exposure to cold temperatures will always result in a cold (only viral infection can do that), […]
NAFC: Celebrating 20 Years of Healthcare for the Uninsured
Nearly 20 years ago, an important thought came to a group of dedicated individuals concerned with the healthcare disparity for the millions of Americans across the country without access to lifesaving medical support. This group, so deeply empathetic to the unique needs and hardships of the nation’s medically underserved, provided the foundation for what the National […]
Hurricane Season: How to Stay Safe, Be Prepared and How the NAFC Responds
In the United States, hurricanes have been a historical source of destruction for countless geographic regions across the country. With the potential to cause billions of dollars in damage, hurricanes are often considered one of the costliest natural disasters common to North America and its shores. With hurricane season underway, one of the most effective […]
Medication Can Be An Expensive Barrier to Care. At Charitable Pharmacies, It’s Free.
Charitable pharmacies are a medication safety-net for those who can’t afford their medications and would otherwise be turned away. In the U.S., those who can’t afford their medications often go without them. Most pharmacies charge for prescription drugs and, unlike hospital emergency rooms, “if you don’t have the money, you get turned away,” said Rusty […]
NPT Power & Influence Top 50 (2021) – Featuring NAFC President and CEO Nicole Lamoureux
THE PANDEMIC DIDN’T SOCIAL-DISTANCE THESE EXECUTIVES FROM MISSION You’d excuse a nonprofit executive for looking to the sky and expecting frogs to be raining down. There are words to describe the past year but they either fall short of comprehensiveness or you simply can’t print them in a professional publication. The year was a showcase […]
NAFC 2021 Achievements of Excellence
This month, we’re proud to announce that our organization has earned a 2021 GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator—two of the highest achievement distinctions a charitable organization can receive. Helping more of the nation’s most vulnerable access quality health care We at the National Association of Free and Charitable […]