The Association's mission is to support, strengthen, and advocate for free and charitable clinics as they deliver quality, accessible healthcare to PA's low-income uninsured and under-insured resident. In addition, the Association: • connects people without access to healthcare to a clinic offering free or low cost healthcare; • provides assistance to individuals and groups seeking to start a free or charitable clinic; • provides education, networking opportunities, and technical assistance to existing clinics; • educates legislators and policy makers as to the role free and charitable clinics play in PA's health care safety net and the continued need for this health care model; and, • represents its members on various statewide, regional, and national committees.