We believe access to medical care is a basic human right.
Our mission is to help uninsured immigrants establish long-term access to comprehensive medical care
Through partnerships with local community leaders, physicians, mental health professionals and volunteers, we work to connect uninsured individuals to free or low-cost clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) that offer primary and specialty care, including mental health services in their communities. When and if adequate resources are lacking we advocate alongside these communities to ensure their right to care is upheld.
The facts
COVID-19 has devastated undocumented immigrants, who are disproportionately vulnerable to transmission out of poverty and economic necessity. One study found that 42.6% of Latinx patients tested for SARS-CoV-2 had positive results, compared to 17.6% of non-Hispanic Black patients and 8.8% of non-Hispanic White patients. Furthermore, undocumented immigrants are systematically excluded from governmental supports like the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which denies them coverage. We encourage you to read more about the experiences of the undocumented and uninsured community as we navigate this collective crisis. One thing is clear: this community needs you and your support will make a crucial difference.
*Sources: Page, New England Journal of Medicine (May 2020); Page, New England Journal of Medicine (October 2020)
42.6% of Latinx patients who tested for COVID-19 tested positive.*
7.1 million undocumented immigrants are systematically denied access to health insurance.*
Your support will make a critical difference.
Key Initiatives
Our initiatives are powered by the facts. To contend with the unequal access to quality information, we provide our members with publicly-available health information on risk factors, symptoms, and recommended guidelines related to COVID-19 and communicate the legal right to receive medical care independent of insurance or immigration status. We take on the systematic disempowerment of undocumented immigrants by empowering our members to advocate for themselves when navigating with a complex healthcare system. And, because information alone is not enough to close the health disparity, we help our members get connected to testing sites, health care centers, and mental health services.
Healthcare navigation
Our volunteer team helps members connect to care, make appointments, understand their diagnoses, and obtain prescription medications. With the support of our generous donors, we’re also able to provide financial assistance with payments for critical medications and outpatient appointments.
Community outreach
By partnering with key immigrant organizations, we screen members for COVID-19 symptoms based on CDC guidelines and refer them to testing sites that don’t discriminate based on immigration or insurance status.
Mental health support
We understand that health doesn’t end with the body. We partner with licensed mental health professionals to offer virtual psycho-education groups on stress management, trauma, and mindfulness.
Ready to take the next step?
This is a movement of millions. Whether you’re more comfortable contributing time to help achieve our community outreach and advocacy goals, money to help power our initiatives, we need passionate, driven individuals like you on our team.