Parker Family Health Center

What Parker Family Health Center does

Parker Family Health Center is a nonprofit free healthcare clinic founded in 2000 and headquartered at 211 Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank, NJ, providing no-cost medical services to uninsured Monmouth County residents with household income under 300% of the federal poverty level. Its service lines span primary medical care (well-child, immunizations, chronic disease management including diabetes and hypertension, women's health, cancer screenings), specialty referrals across approximately 20 disciplines (cardiology, oncology, gastroenterology, neurology, orthopedics, etc.), mental health, vision screenings and eyeglasses, prescription assistance, and a newly launched dental clinic at Brookdale Community College (June 2026). Operations are supported by more than 130 volunteers contributing over 10,000 hours annually, alongside a small core staff of 11–50 employees (Executive Director Suzy Dyer, Medical Director Emeritus Dr. Jim McGuinness, Associate Medical Director Lisa Hurckes, Clinic Director Mary Nicosia, and others); Federal Tort Claims Act coverage reduces friction for volunteer clinicians. The organization runs on an Athenahealth EMR system (implemented August 2020) and relies entirely on donations, grants, and fundraising events — including ARPA funding, Central Jersey Impact 100, and a Paver Campaign — with no fees charged to patients. Community partnerships (Pilgrim Baptist Church, Fulfill Food Bank, Lunch Break, JBJ Soul Kitchen, Riverview Medical Center, Brookdale Community College, Red Bank YMCA, Bank of America, and Monmouth County government) extend its reach into food security, dental care, and population-health advocacy through the NJHCQI H.R.1 Health Care Access Workgroup.

Name

Parker Family Health Center

Legal name

Parker Family Health Center

Website

https://parkerfamilyhealthcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Parker Family Health Center is a nonprofit free clinic in Red Bank, NJ, providing no-cost primary, specialty, dental, vision, and mental health care to uninsured Monmouth County residents with household income under 300% of the federal poverty level.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Healthcare / Free Clinic Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

School/Community-Based Preventive Dental Programs (HLABAHAM)

Keywords

• Free community health clinic
• Uninsured primary care
• Volunteer medical services
• Nonprofit medical care
• Charitable healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Bank

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The clinic operates entirely on donations from individuals, foundations, and grants. Financial support comes from generous donors, grants, and fundraising events. The organization conducts annual golf outings, galas, summer celebrations, and accepts various donation types including memorial gifts, tribute gifts, stocks and securities, planned giving, and legacy gifts.
2. Paver Campaign and Memorial Stones: Sale of personalized engraved paving stones ($125 individual, $500 large with logos) as a tribute and recognition opportunity for donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parker Family Health Center delivers free comprehensive primary medical care, specialty referrals across 20+ disciplines, women's health, vision and eyeglass services, mental health care, cancer screenings, COVID-19 vaccinations, affordable prescription medications, and—since 2026—free dental services at Brookdale Community College, to uninsured Monmouth County residents with household incomes under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. All services are provided at no cost to eligible patients through a volunteer-driven care model supported by Athenahealth EMR.

Product overview

Parker Family Health Center is a nonprofit free healthcare clinic providing comprehensive medical services to uninsured Monmouth County, New Jersey residents. The center operates a single unified healthcare delivery model with multiple service lines: core primary care and specialty referral services (offering approximately 14+ medical disciplines), mental health services, vision/eyeglass programs, women's health, and cancer screenings. The 2026 addition of a free dental clinic at Brookdale Community College marks the organization's first dental service offering. Wraparound services include a Vital Bites food program, monthly food distribution partnerships, interpretation services, and prescription medication assistance. All services are provided at no cost to eligible patients (those under 300% of Federal Poverty Level without insurance). The organization operates primarily through volunteer medical professionals supported by a small core staff, using Athena EMR for patient records management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000+ patient visits in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Brookdale Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Partnership to establish a free dental clinic on Brookdale's main campus in Lincroft, NJ. Parker Family Health Center funds and oversees clinic renovation while Brookdale provides facilities and student learning opportunities. Clinic features 10 dental hygiene bays and 2 treatment rooms, providing preventive and restorative dental services for uninsured Monmouth County residents while training future dental professionals.
• Fulfill (Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Expanded partnership through Vital Bites Program providing nutritious breakfast or snack items to fasting patients following blood work. Parker also hosts Fulfill's mobile pantry program for monthly food distribution. Addresses food insecurity link to health outcomes for uninsured patients.
• Pilgrim Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly food distribution events held in the parking lot of Pilgrim Baptist Church at Shrewsbury Avenue and Leonard Street in Red Bank on the first Thursday of every month at 1pm. Also partnered for COVID-19 vaccination program.
• Lunch BreakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for sneaker giveaways and annual Community Day events. Parker distributes hundreds of pairs of sneakers to children and families in need at Lunch Break's events.
• JBJ Soul KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted volunteer appreciation events and community activities. JBJ Soul Kitchen provides food and venue for volunteer recognition events and holiday celebrations.
• Bank of AmericamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary sponsor of sneaker drive campaigns, organizing donations and volunteering at giveaway events. Organized sneaker drive donating over 350 pairs and providing employee volunteers for community events.
• Monmouth County Board of County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner supporting dental clinic initiative and providing ARPA funding for clinic expansion. Monmouth County awarded $500,000 for expansion project.
• Red Bank YMCAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Healthy Kids Day events and community outreach activities. Joint events providing health screenings, sneakers, and community resources.
• Riverview Medical CentermajorOthersDiagnostic testing available through Riverview Medical Center for Parker patients requiring additional testing beyond clinic capabilities.
• New Jersey Health Care Quality InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParker joins with NJHCQI and others to address changes in healthcare as part of H.R.1 Health Care Access Workgroup led by the NJ Health Care Quality Institute.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Community Volunteers in Medicine: Pennsylvania-based free clinic providing primary and specialty medical care, dental, and vision services to uninsured residents through volunteer providers — closely aligned with Parker's service mix and model.
• Remote Area Medical: Operates free mobile clinics delivering medical, dental, and vision care to underserved populations. Comparable in offering free multi-specialty care to uninsured patients and volunteer-driven delivery.
• Volunteers in Medicine: National network of free clinics relying on volunteer physicians to serve uninsured and underserved populations. Highly comparable mission, funding model, and operational structure to Parker Family Health Center.

Broad incumbents

• Project HOPE: Global health nonprofit delivering care and capacity-building to underserved communities. Comparable in mission of expanding healthcare access and partnerships with educational institutions.
• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: Industry trade body for free and charitable clinics, of which Parker is a Gold Seal member. Comparable as the umbrella network representing organizations with Parker's mission and operating standards.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit providing health and human services including healthcare access for vulnerable populations. Comparable as a broader-scope nonprofit addressing social determinants and healthcare for underserved communities.

Others

• AmeriCares: Health-focused humanitarian aid organization providing donated medicines, supplies, and grants to free clinics serving uninsured populations in the US.
• Direct Relief: Humanitarian medical aid organization supporting free and charitable clinics with pharmaceutical and supply donations. Operates as an upstream supplier/enabler to free clinics like Parker.

Emerging players

• HealthCare Volunteer: Connects healthcare professionals with volunteer opportunities at free clinics and underserved communities. Adjacent in mobilizing the same volunteer-physician base that powers Parker's operations.

Regional players

• Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey: Regional reproductive and preventive health provider for underserved New Jersey populations. Comparable in serving uninsured/underserved patients in NJ, and a prior employer of Parker's Executive Director.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ParkerFamilyHC
• Facebookfacebook.com/parkerfamilyhc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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