25th Anniversary
Our Story
Twenty five years ago, on October 3, 2000, a group of committed community members recognized that living in one of the country’s most affluent counties was no guarantee of healthcare, and they opened Mercy Health Clinic.
The core concept that was true at our founding – that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare – is still central to the work we do today.
From the initial four patients seen in the Clinic that first day to the 2,700 we expect to serve throughout this year, the dedicated team at Mercy works to ensure that our low-income, uninsured neighbors in Montgomery County have equitable access to the essential healthcare they need to care for their families and contribute to our community.
Leave a Legacy of Love
Leaving a gift to Mercy Health Clinic in your will or your trust supports our mission, and provides on-going access to healthcare for those who need our help now, and in the future. Your gifts, small or large, are a significant part of a community-wide legacy of love.
Bequests made to Mercy are easy to make, easily changed, and do not affect your current lifestyle. There are many ways to leave a gift including:
- Gifts in a Will (Bequests)
- Beneficiary Designations (involving all or part of life insurance, IRA, etc.)
- Gifts from an IRA
- Gifts from a Donor-Advised Fund
- Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Please consult your tax advisor about the benefits of making a gift to Mercy Health Clinic (Tax ID # 52-2230932) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, from your IRA, Donor-Advised Fund, or a gift of appreciated stock. Your benefits manager can assist you in designating Mercy as a beneficiary of your IRA or qualified retirement benefits.
If you would like more information on making a gift to Mercy Health Clinic, please contact Denise Fredericks, Director of Development at 240-773-0334, or by email to denise.fredericks@mercyhealthclinic.org.
