Fact Sheet

Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic is the only full-time, full-service clinic of its kind in the region. With a staff of over 400 healthcare and lay volunteers, Matthew 25 provides free medical, dental, and vision services to the uninsured, low-income residents of Allen County. To learn more, visit matthew25online.org.

Mission

MissionMatthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic is inspired by the Gospel (Matthew 25:35-40) to provide free primary healthcare services to uninsured, low-income residents of Allen County.

Brief History

Brief HistoryThe idea of Matthew 25 began in the hearts of ministry-minded people in our community some 30 years ago. The volunteers of the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen served meals to people in our community and sensed that greater physical needs existed. So a small group of them began praying about what to do.

On May 1, 1976, they opened a free medical clinic—Matthew 25—in a small house on Clay Street for the needy of the community. Three years later, in 1979, Matthew 25 added dental services.

Volunteers

Over 400 healthcare and lay volunteers sustain our organization.

Funding

Matthew 25 receives no governmental monies. We depend entirely on gifts from individuals, churches, organizations, and corporations—as well as grants from foundations.

Other Services

In addition to meeting primary medical needs, Matthew 25 offers:

Specialty Clinics
Cardiology
Diabetes
Ear, nose, and throat
Gastroenterology
Nephrology/hypertension
Nutritional counseling
Ophthalmology and optometry
Pain management
Podiatry
Pulmonary and asthma
Urology
Women’s and men’s health

Dental Clinics
Exams
Extractions
Restorations
Dentures
X-rays

Medication Assistance
Prescriptions
Over-the-counter medication
Medical supplies

Patient Advocacy
Referrals to social service organizations
Information about community resources

Wellness Programs and Social Counseling
Oral health
Smoking cessation
Weight reduction

Internships for Area University Students
Pharmacy, dental hygiene, and physician assistant students