We don’t want anyone falling through the gaps
We are in unprecedented times when it comes to state and federal funds for healthcare, and we, the Friends of Public Health believe that all persons deserve affordable access to quality healthcare.
When we saw the budget cuts coming, we decided to see if we could lessen the predictable harm these cuts will do to the most vulnerable in the community—those struggling to make ends meet, kids, young families, the elderly, the disabled.
We want a Public Health Department that provides a high standard of care to everyone who needs it at their publicly-run clinics. If we together—all of us—give what we can, we can counteract the current disastrous reduction in governmental resources.
Jefferson County’s Public Health Department has experienced cuts of more than $550,000 for the 2026 fiscal year. 2027 is not expected to be any better.
$20,000 ensures a generous sliding scale at the PH clinics so that those priced out of their health insurance can have their basic healthcare needs met.
$75,000 supports the basic operations of the school-based health clinics where most students in Jefferson County see their healthcare providers.
$35,000 supports keeping a mental health provider in the school-based health clinics.
We invite any individual, organization, or business that values a healthy community to support Friends of Public Health.
Donate below to provide direct support to programs that keep Jefferson County Healthy.
Our Mission
Friends of Public Health raises funds for the patient-focused care provided by employees of the Public Health Department of Jefferson County, Washington. This patient-focused care includes, but is not limited to, Jefferson County School-Based Health Clinics, Senior Foot Care Clinics, Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinics, Harm Reduction Support, and Teen Resilience Programs.
Friends of Public Health operates as a Field of Interest Fund of the Jefferson Community Foundation, and all donations are fully tax deductible. The funds we raise move directly from the Friends of Public Health Fund to the Jefferson County Washington Public Health Department without review or grant process.
Friends of Public Health also seeks out grants, organizes meetings, and engages in other such activities that the Board deems helpful in support of the Public Health Department of Jefferson County.
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