Supporting Minnesota’s Health Centers when Communities Need them Most
Minnesota’s Community Health Centers are trusted anchors in their communities.
For six decades, they have provided high-quality, compassionate care to patients regardless of income, insurance status, or background in 80+ neighborhoods across the State. These mission-driven organizations are nimble by design—adapting quickly to meet changing community needs. Today, they need your support to continue serving the most vulnerable communities in our State.
Minnesota health centers are facing acute financial pressure driven by significant declines in patient visit volume over the last several weeks. While the need for care remains high, fewer visits mean fewer resources—placing essential services, staffing, and access to care at immediate risk. To meet this moment, the Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers (MNACHC) has launched the Rapid Response Fund (RRF).
Why an Emergency Response is Needed
Beginning in December 2025, heightened fear and instability in Minnesota communities led to a sharp decline in patient visits to Minnesota health centers, with an average decline of 40 percent in January 2026 alone.
Health center revenue is primarily tied to visits. A rapid drop in visits translates to a devastating loss of operating revenue and fewer resources—placing essential services, staffing, and access to care for families at immediate risk. For an average health center, a 25 percent visit reduction equals $180,000 in lost monthly revenue.
As Minnesota moves from emergency response to recovery, trusted, community-led organizations like Minnesota Health Centers will be critical to help patients, families, and neighborhoods rebuild trust and heal.
Without rapid, flexible support during this next recovery phase, clinics may be forced to scale back services—precisely when communities need trusted care the most.
What is a Rapid Response Fund?
The Rapid Response Fund is a grassroots, community-supported emergency fund designed to provide immediate, unrestricted operational support to Minnesota health centers experiencing financial strain.
The fund is intentionally simple, flexible, and fast—so resources reach health centers when they need them most.
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100% of your donation goes directly to health centers. MNACHC does not withhold any administrative fees.
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The Rapid Response Fund uses a transparent and equitable distribution model.
Each month, health centers experiencing operational strain may opt in to receive support and are eligible to receive an equal share of the funds raised that month to ensure immediate relief.
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Unrestricted funding allows health centers to respond in real time to local needs. The Rapid Response Fund trusts health centers to direct resources where they will have the greatest impact—whether that means sustaining services, retaining staff, or stabilizing operations during periods of reduced patient visits.
This flexibility is critical in moments of uncertainty and disruption.
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MNACHC is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.