Celebrating 10 Years of Kindness: Medical Van Donation to Kind Clinic

When a clinical van became available at Nomi Health, one employee saw an opportunity to make a lasting impact. A Texas native and longtime advocate for community health, Jacqueline Suttin had previously volunteered with Kind Clinic, a healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, affirming, patient-centered care. Initially, the idea was a simple one—donate funding to support the area of Kind Clinic that needed it most.

After presenting to the Nomi Health Foundation Board, the conversation evolved. The board was deeply moved by Kind Clinic’s mission, and the timing aligned perfectly with an opportunity: a clinical van that was no longer in use could be repurposed to support Kind Clinic’s upcoming expansion.

‍We were originally discussing a financial donation, but when I shared more about Kind Clinic’s work, the board saw an opportunity to make an even greater impact. The van was available, and it was clear it could be a game-changer for them. We coordinated to ensure it was up to code and wrapped in company branding, and before we knew it, it was up and running—now serving the Dallas area.

— Jacqueline Suttin, Nomi Health employee

This donation exemplifies the mission of Nomi Health Foundation’s Community Champions initiative, which empowers employees to support the causes they care about in their local communities. Recognizing that those closest to a community understand its needs best, the program provides grants and resources for grassroots impact. I believe that at some point, we will all be patients, and when that time comes, we should have care that is not only accessible but also compassionate.”

— Jacqueline Suttin, Nomi Health employee

With this donation, Kind Clinic can expand its reach, ensuring more people receive the affirming healthcare they deserve. This milestone not only celebrates 10 years of Kind Clinic’s impact but also reflects the power of collective action in transforming healthcare access

About Nomi Health Foundation

The Nomi Health Charitable Foundation is the non-profit affiliate of Nomi Health. Through the foundation, Nomi Health breaks down barriers to healthcare through four major focus areas: health equity, localized social determinates of health, financial literacy, and education. Learn more at nomihealth.com/gives-back

About Kind Clinic

Kind Clinic provides culturally affirming, high quality health services for LGBTQIA+ people and people impacted by HIV. Founded in 2015 by community activists and volunteers, Kind Clinic is a national leader in innovative sexual health care that offers patients access to HIV prevention medication known as PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), HIV testing and care, STI testing & treatment, intersex and gender-affirming care.  Kind Clinic has locations in Austin, San Antonio and Dallas and statewide virtual care. Learn more at kindclinic.org

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