“I was a former pharmaceutical sales rep and was laid off.  I have diabetes and hypertension and needed to continue my care.   I found it profoundly humbling and humiliating to have to come to a free clinic, but nothing could be further from the truth.  The staff and volunteers were gracious and nonjudgmental.  I’m Italian and “una famiglia” or “family” means everything.  The Clinic is a safe harbor― a port in the storm.  To me, the Clinic is family and I appreciate their care.”    ―Russell V., patient since 2013