Free Clinic of Culpeper plans move to larger facility
The Free Clinic of Culpeper is preparing to move into a larger, modern facility that will significantly enhance patient care, improve operations, and expand services for uninsured adults in Culpeper County. To make this vision a reality, the organization is in the final stretch of its capital campaign—A New Home for Hope—with a goal of securing the remaining funds by July 1.
The Culpeper Wellness Foundation, which manages the Free Clinic, has purchased the building at 767 Madison Road and begun designing the new space. With 70% of the $3 million goal already committed, just $900,000 remains to be raised by July 1 to keep the project on track. This includes a transformational $1.5 million lead gift from the PATH Foundation, which helped launch the project and build early momentum.
“We are deeply grateful to the PATH Foundation for their extraordinary investment in this community,” said Shari Landry, President of Culpeper Wellness Foundation. “Their transformational leadership gift made this project possible. Now we are asking others to help us finish strong.”
The new facility will expand the clinic from 3,000 to 5,000 square feet, allowing for increased patient capacity, reduced wait times, and improved clinical efficiency. Renovations are focused on creating a space that protects patient dignity, enhances privacy, and supports high-quality care. The clinic anticipates moving into the new facility in early 2027—provided the remaining campaign funds are secured this summer.
“Right now, we are operating in a space that limits how many patients we can see,” said Clinic Director Tammy LaGraffe. “This expansion allows us to meet growing demand and serve patients in the way they deserve.”
A key component of the project is the planned integration of dental services, helping address a critical gap in access to care. Currently, patients are referred to Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic in Orange, also managed by the Culpeper Wellness Foundation.
The new location will also provide improved accessibility, additional parking, and greater visibility, while maintaining proximity to the hospital for important follow-up services.
The Free Clinic currently serves approximately 600 patients annually and continues to grow, averaging 16 new patients each month in 2025. Services include primary care, chronic disease management, diagnostic testing, nutrition counseling, prescription medications, and referrals to specialists. The clinic also operates an onsite Food Pharmacy in partnership with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
Since 2020, the clinic has earned a Gold rating each year through the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Quality Standards Program, reflecting its commitment to excellence.
With construction plans in progress, the timeline now depends on closing the remaining funding gap.
“We’ve made incredible progress, but the final dollars are the most critical,” Landry added. “Reaching our campaign goal by July 1 ensures the project stays on schedule and the doors open as planned. This is the moment for our community to come together and make it happen.”
For more information about the campaign or to make a contribution, please visit freeclinicofculpeper.org/donate or contact Shari Landry at slandry@culpeperwellness.org or 540-445-5414.
