Are you interested in making a positive impact in the Florida Keys community?

Friends of AHEC is a group of community members dedicated to supporting the health of Florida Keys children. Each person makes their individual pledge of an annual gift to Keys AHEC for a collective, impactful donation. Membership includes an invitation to the Annual Gathering in November.

Join Friends of AHEC

In the Florida Keys, access to care isn’t always within reach.

Across our island community, something as simple as a pediatric check-up or dental visit can become an overwhelming challenge. Long distances between islands, limited transportation, missed work, and the high cost of living all create real barriers to care.

For too many children, care is delayed, or doesn’t happen at all.

We’re Changing That

At Keys AHEC Health Centers, we believe every child deserves access to quality healthcare. That’s why we’ve built a model designed around our community’s unique needs. Instead of asking families to overcome impossible obstacles, we bring care directly to them. Through school-based clinics, we provide pediatric medical and dental services where children already are, removing barriers like transportation, time off work, and long wait times.

Why It Matters

When children have access to consistent care:

  • Health issues are caught early
  • Emergency visits are reduced
  • Children stay healthy, focused, and in school
  • Families experience less stress and financial strain

For many of the children we serve, Keys AHEC is their only consistent source of healthcare.

The Need Is Growing

More families are relying on us every day. But reaching every child across the Florida Keys takes resources, staff, equipment, expanded clinic hours, and the ability to serve more locations. That’s where you come in.

Your Gift Makes a Direct Impact

When you give to Keys AHEC, you help:

  • Deliver essential medical and dental care to children in need
  • Remove barriers that prevent families from accessing services
  • Ensure no child goes without care because of distance or cost

Give Today. Change a Child’s Tomorrow.

This isn’t just about healthcare. It’s about giving every child the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive. Together, we can remove barriers to care and build a healthier future for every child in our community.