HelpCare

What HelpCare does

HelpCare Clinic (legally Help Care Clinic) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit free medical clinic founded in May 2015 and headquartered at 3015 Avenue A in Kearney, Nebraska. The clinic provides free primary and specialty healthcare services to uninsured adults and families earning at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level who live or work in Buffalo, Kearney, or Phelps counties. Services span family medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, orthopedics, pain management, foot care, behavioral healthcare, chronic disease management, laboratory testing, bilingual interpretation, and resource navigation, delivered through three examination rooms during scheduled clinic hours on Tuesday/Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings by appointment only.

The operating model is volunteer-driven at scale, with only three paid staff members supplemented by over 200 community volunteers (medical and non-medical) who have collectively contributed more than 6,500 hours of service. HelpCare uses a standard Electronic Medical Records system for patient charting, the Volgistics platform for volunteer scheduling and shift management, and processes donations via PayPal, Venmo, credit card, mail, and in-person drop-off. The clinic holds NAFC Standards Gold Seal certification for 2024 and is a partner agency of the United Way of the Kearney Area, with operational foundations established through early consultation from ECHO Clinics and a Community Access Network led by Buffalo County Community Partners.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions rather than fees to patients. The Care Partner monthly giving program sustains operations through recurring gifts of $20 or more, supplemented by one-time donations, in-kind supply contributions, and proceeds from the annual Kearney Holiday Home Tour fundraiser. The organization is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors drawn from local healthcare, education, legal, and faith sectors, and it is led by Executive Director Lisa Guthrie, RN, who was promoted from Patient Care Coordinator effective August 23, 2021.

Name

HelpCare

Legal name

Help Care Clinic

Website

https://helpcareclinic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HelpCare Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit free medical clinic in Kearney, Nebraska providing primary and specialty healthcare to uninsured residents of Buffalo, Kearney, and Phelps counties earning at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level, operated by three paid staff and 200-plus volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Free Community Health Clinic Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Free medical clinic
• Primary care services
• Chronic disease management
• Behavioral health services
• Community healthcare access

Headquarters

HQ city

Kearney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, HelpCare Clinic relies on donations from community members. The Care Partner monthly giving program allows donors to contribute at least $20 monthly for sustained support. One-time donations are accepted via PayPal, Venmo, credit card, mail, or in-person drop-off.
2. In-Kind Donations: Accepts donated supplies including bottled water, Clorox wipes, air freshener, Kleenex, copy paper, office supplies, and snacks for volunteers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HelpCare Clinic operates a free, volunteer-powered medical clinic in Kearney, Nebraska, providing primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, chronic disease management, behavioral health, cardiology, orthopedics, pain management, foot care, laboratory, interpreter, and resource navigation services to uninsured residents at or below 300% of the federal poverty level in Buffalo, Kearney, and Phelps counties. All services are delivered free of charge by appointment through three examination rooms supported by three paid staff and over 200 community volunteers who have contributed more than 6,500 hours.

Product overview

HelpCare Clinic operates as a single-site free medical clinic offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services to uninsured, low-income residents of Buffalo, Kearney, and Phelps counties in Nebraska. The clinic provides primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, and specialty services including cardiology, orthopedics, pain management, foot care, behavioral healthcare, chronic disease management, and laboratory services. The clinic is staffed by paid medical professionals (RNs, APRNs) supported by over 200 community volunteers including medical providers, nurses, lab technicians, interpreters, and administrative staff. Services are provided free of charge during scheduled clinic hours on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings, with appointments made by phone or text. The clinic also offers resource navigation to connect patients with additional social services and hosts seasonal flu shot clinics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Medicine Primary care services for individuals and families covering general health concerns, preventive care, and routine medical evaluations, delivered free of charge to uninsured, low-income residents.
• Pediatrics Medical care for children including wellness checks, vaccinations, and treatment of childhood illnesses, provided free to qualifying families in Buffalo, Kearney, and Phelps counties.
• Cardiology Specialty cardiac care services delivered by volunteer medical specialists for heart-related conditions, free of charge to eligible uninsured patients.
• Orthopedics Specialty musculoskeletal care for bone, joint, and muscle conditions delivered by volunteer specialists at no cost to qualifying patients.
• Pain Management Clinical services focused on evaluating and managing chronic and acute pain conditions, provided free to eligible uninsured adults.
• Foot Care Podiatric services including foot examinations, treatment of foot conditions, and diabetic foot care, offered at no cost to qualifying patients.
• Behavioral Healthcare Mental and behavioral health services including counseling, psychiatric support, and triage for patients presenting with mental health needs, delivered by licensed behavioral health specialists free of charge.
• Chronic Disease Management Ongoing care and monitoring for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and other long-term health issues, provided free of charge to uninsured residents.
• Laboratory Services Medical laboratory testing and diagnostic services performed by licensed lab technicians and phlebotomists for HelpCare patients.
• Interpreter Services Bilingual English-Spanish interpretation services breaking down language barriers between patients and clinical staff, delivered by volunteer and staff interpreters during appointments.
• Resource Navigation Patient support services in which navigators meet with patients to identify and connect them with resources and referrals for social needs including healthcare access, housing, and community services.
• Free Flu Shot Clinic Seasonal flu vaccination clinics offered free of charge to eligible community members, in partnership with local pharmacies and community health organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 1,000 unique patients since opening in May 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pinnacle BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Platinum sponsor for Holiday Home Tour 2025
• Walgreens of KearneyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2018Partnered with HelpCare Clinic to host free flu shot clinic; Walgreens Pharmacy administered vaccines to adults
• Community Action Partnership of Mid-NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2018Partnered with HelpCare Clinic to host free flu shot clinic; administered vaccines to youth
• ECHO ClinicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Non-profit organization that provides free consultation to help establish free and charitable clinics. ECHO provided a consultant in January 2014 to help establish HelpCare Clinic.
• United Way of the Kearney AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelpCare Clinic is a partner agency of United Way of the Kearney Area, providing visibility and community support connections.
• YounesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo partner displaying on HelpCare Clinic website
• EatonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo partner displaying on HelpCare Clinic website
• CHI Health Good SamaritancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated across from CHI Health Good Samaritan; board president Kimber Bonner is VP of Patient Care Services at CHI Health Good Samaritan
• Click Family HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo partner displaying on HelpCare Clinic website
• Heartland BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo partner displaying on HelpCare Clinic website; Glittering Gold Sponsor for Holiday Home Tour 2025
• Sonic Drive-InminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo partner displaying on HelpCare Clinic website
• CHI Health Partners (Uninet)coreTechnology or IntegrationCredentialing partner for medical providers; volunteers may need to be credentialed through CHI Health Partners
• Buffalo County Community Partners (BCCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal founding partner that assessed need for the clinic in the community; formed the Community Access Network (CAN) Team
• Kearney Regional Medical Center (KRMC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Holiday Home Tour 2025; board member Dynae Pofahl is APRN at Bryan Health-KRMC

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Church Health: Faith-based nonprofit free clinic in Memphis, TN serving uninsured working poor with primary and specialty care powered largely by volunteers. Closest comparable in mission, faith alignment, and volunteer-driven model.
• Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Alliance: National network of volunteer-powered free clinics providing healthcare to uninsured populations. Directly comparable operating model and patient eligibility profile to HelpCare.
• Remote Area Medical (RAM): Operates pop-up free clinics delivering medical, dental, and vision care to underserved and uninsured populations across the U.S. Shares HelpCare's volunteer-driven, donation-funded safety-net model.
• HealthNet (Indianapolis): Indiana-based nonprofit community health system providing free and sliding-scale primary care to uninsured and underinsured residents. Comparable mission, eligibility-based care model, and community partnership structure.
• Clinica Family Health: Federally qualified health center network in Colorado serving low-income and uninsured patients with comprehensive primary care. Comparable safety-net primary care model with sliding-scale access.
• Salud Family Health Centers: Colorado-based FQHC serving uninsured and Medicaid patients with primary care, dental, and behavioral health. Comparable comprehensive safety-net services and bilingual access.
• Mercy Health Clinic (Maryland): Volunteer-driven nonprofit clinic providing free medical care to uninsured low-income residents of Montgomery County, MD. Closely mirrors HelpCare's volunteer-staffed, donation-funded operating model.

Others

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC): National trade association representing free and charitable clinics — HelpCare's own certifying body for the 2024 NAFC Gold Standards Seal. Acts as ecosystem convener rather than direct operator.
• Catholic Charities USA — Healthcare Programs: National nonprofit network operating free and low-cost medical clinics across the U.S., often faith-aligned. Indirectly comparable in mission and donor-supported free-care model.

Regional players

• Open Door Health Center: Minnesota-based safety-net clinic serving uninsured and underinsured patients with free and sliding-scale primary care. Comparable community-clinic model with different regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/helpcareclinic
• Facebookfacebook.com/helpcareclinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/helpcareclinic

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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