Grace Clinic

What Grace Clinic does

Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley is a nonprofit (501(c)(3)) free medical clinic headquartered at 851 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, North Carolina, that delivers primary and preventive care, laboratory services, behavioral health, dental care, medication assistance, women's health, diabetes education, specialist referrals, and Spanish interpretation to uninsured and underinsured residents of Alleghany, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties. Eligibility is restricted to adults without insurance, those eligible for Medicaid or non-supplemental Medicare, and individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level; all services are provided at no cost to the patient with no fees, copayments, or billing. The clinic operates with a paid staff of 1–10 supplemented by approximately 250 volunteers, of which 75% are credentialed healthcare professionals (physicians, dentists, nurses) sourced largely through the clinic's affiliation with the Volunteers in Medicine network. Walk-in acute care appointments are available on Wednesdays, and scheduled appointments run Monday–Thursday.

The business model is donation-funded rather than fee-based: revenue streams consist of individual contributions, business and church gifts, in-kind donations, memorial/tribute gifts, stock gifts, and designation channels through the Yadkin Valley United Fund and Yadkin County United Fund; a $600,000 SECU Foundation grant was received in May 2025. Patient acquisition is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, faith-community networks, and referrals from a documented partner ecosystem that includes The Ark, Habitat for Humanity, Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry, Yadkin Valley Senior Services, and YVEDDI transportation services. The stated mission explicitly couples clinical care with spiritual guidance under a non-discrimination commitment covering race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and inability to pay. No core technology stack, proprietary systems, AI capabilities, or digital patient platform are disclosed; technology footprint is limited to a WordPress-based website (graceclinicnc.org) and standard contact/intake forms.

Name

Grace Clinic

Legal name

Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley

Website

https://graceclinicnc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley is a nonprofit free medical clinic in Elkin, North Carolina, providing primary, dental, behavioral, and women's healthcare at no cost to uninsured and underinsured residents across four rural counties via a volunteer-driven, donation-funded, faith-based model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physicians (62111), All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Free medical clinic
• Community health services
• Primary care services
• Nonprofit healthcare
• Dental care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The clinic operates as a nonprofit organization funded entirely through donations from individuals, businesses, churches, and community supporters. Revenue comes through online donations (PayPal/Venmo), mailed checks, stock gifts, memorial/tribute gifts, and in-kind donations of medical supplies and wish list items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley is a nonprofit free medical clinic providing comprehensive healthcare at no cost to uninsured and underinsured residents. Services include primary and preventive care, laboratory work, behavioral health, dental care, medication assistance, women's health, diabetes and health education, specialist referrals, Spanish interpretation, and Wednesday walk-in acute care. All services are delivered in person at the Elkin, North Carolina facility by paid staff and approximately 250 volunteers.

Product overview

Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley is a nonprofit healthcare clinic offering a unified suite of free medical services to uninsured and underinsured residents. The clinic operates as a single-service healthcare organization providing Primary and Preventive Care, Laboratory Services, Behavioral Health, Dental Care, Medication Assistance, Women's Health, Diabetes and Health Education, Specialist Referrals, and Spanish Interpretation Services. Walk-in acute care appointments are available on Wednesdays. The clinic primarily serves residents of Alleghany, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties in North Carolina who are uninsured or eligible for Medicaid/Medicare and meet income requirements at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary and Preventive Care Routine healthcare visits, wellness support, and ongoing primary and preventive care for uninsured and underinsured low-income adults in the Yadkin Valley region.
• Laboratory Services On-site lab services supporting accurate diagnoses and personalized care for Grace Clinic patients at no cost.
• Behavioral Health Supportive care focused on emotional wellness, mental health needs, and helping patients navigate life's challenges. Provided at no cost to eligible patients.
• Dental Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day appointment availability when other free clinics have 2-month wait times

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Volunteers in MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrace Clinic is an approved volunteer site for Volunteers in Medicine, which connects retired physicians, dentists, and nurses with opportunities to continue practicing their profession on a voluntary, part-time basis to help those without access to care. This partnership provides a pipeline of volunteer healthcare professionals.
• Yadkin Valley United FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonors can designate Grace Clinic on Yadkin Valley United Way campaign forms, allowing payroll deductions or check donations to be directed to the free medical clinic.
• Yadkin County United FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonors can designate Grace Clinic on Yadkin County United Way campaign forms, allowing payroll deductions or check donations to be directed to the free medical clinic.
• The ArkminorOthersThe Ark provides safe emergency and transitional housing for homeless families and single women. Listed as an area resource partner providing referrals and support services for patients facing housing instability.
• UYV Habitat for HumanityminorOthersHometown Habitat for Humanity helps individuals and families achieve safe, affordable homeownership. Listed as area resource for patients needing housing assistance.
• Tri-County Christian Crisis MinistryminorOthersProvides compassionate support, resources, and assistance to individuals and families facing hardship. Listed as area resource partner.
• Yadkin Valley Senior ServicesminorOthersThe Area Agency on Aging connects older adults and caregivers with resources and support services. Listed as area resource for senior patients.
• YVEDDI Public TransportationminorOthersProvides affordable, reliable transportation services to help residents access medical appointments, work, and other essential destinations throughout Davie, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Volunteers in Medicine (national network): National umbrella network that Grace Clinic is formally affiliated with. VIM-affiliated clinics share the same retired-clinician volunteer model, free-care mission, and community-clinic operating playbook, making it the closest structural peer.
• Crossover Healthcare Ministry: Faith-based free clinic in Richmond, VA providing free medical, dental, vision, and mental health care to uninsured patients via a volunteer professional staff model directly comparable to Grace Clinic's service mix.
• Good Samaritan Health Center: Faith-rooted free and low-cost clinic serving uninsured/underinsured patients with primary, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services — operating model and patient profile closely mirror Grace Clinic's.
• Bethesda Health Clinic: Faith-based, volunteer-staffed free clinic providing medical, dental, and counseling care to uninsured low-income adults — operating model, payer-free structure, and patient population match Grace Clinic.
• Saint Luke's Free Medical Clinic: Faith-affiliated free clinic offering primary care, specialty referrals, and limited ancillary services to uninsured patients via volunteer clinicians — directly aligned with Grace Clinic's mission and resource base.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC): Industry body representing the ~1,400 free and charitable clinics across the U.S.; Grace Clinic is implicitly a member of this ecosystem, making NAFC the comparable reference framework and standards-setter for the sector.

Regional players

• Blue Ridge Community Health Services: FQHC serving western North Carolina counties adjacent to Yadkin Valley, providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health on a sliding-fee basis. Key regional competitor for the same uninsured working-poor population.
• Kintegra Health: Large North Carolina FQHC with multiple service sites in the Piedmont/foothills region. Operates the same integrated primary-medical-plus-dental-plus-behavioral-health model Grace Clinic runs, but with federal reimbursement.
• Piedmont Health Services: North Carolina FQHC network delivering comprehensive outpatient care to underserved populations across multiple counties. Replicates Grace Clinic's whole-person scope but with a federally funded reimbursement model.
• Hot Springs Health Program: Rural North Carolina community health program providing primary, behavioral, and ancillary services to low-income residents in mountain counties — closest geographic peer serving a similarly rural, low-income demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GraceClinicofYadkinValley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grace-clinic-of-yadkin-valley

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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