The Health Center Advocacy Network has awarded GLFHC the Silver Advocacy Center of Excellence Award for our advocacy efforts.Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is proud to announce its recognition as a recipient of the Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Silver Status from the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). This prestigious designation highlights GLFHC’s unwavering commitment to advocating for affordable, equitable, and innovative care for the communities we serve. 

Community health centers were founded on grassroots advocacy efforts to ensure that everyone, regardless of income or background, has access to high-quality health care. At GLFHC, we honor that legacy of activism by prioritizing legislative and grassroots advocacy to improve health and wellness in underserved populations. ACE Silver Status affirms GLFHC’s leadership at both state and federal levels and reflects our consistent engagement with policymakers to ensure that health centers and our patients remain a priority. 

This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of GLFHC’s staff, administration, Board of Directors, and community partners. Together, we harness the power of collective advocacy to push for the resources and funding necessary to strengthen our mission, fairly compensate our workforce, improve service delivery, and provide exceptional care to the most vulnerable members of the community—regardless of their circumstances. 

As we celebrate this achievement, we remain steadfast in our efforts to shape policies that benefit the communities we serve. GLFHC will continue to champion the needs of our patients, ensuring access to the compassionate, high-quality health care they deserve.