Our Impact
More than thirty years ago, The Family Van began with a simple belief—that everyone in Boston deserves the opportunity to be healthy. We set out to create not just a service for health screenings and guidance, but a cornerstone of community care where empathy sparks real change. Today, The Family Van remains a place where compassion becomes action, connecting clients to vital resources like housing, food assistance, and emotional support.
Our impact extends nationwide through Mobile Health Map, a program helping mobile clinics measure and strengthen their impact to improve health equity in underserved communities.
Explore our 2024 annual report below to see the full impact of our work.
3,971
Preventive health screenings
in 2024 helped detect
chronic conditions early.
46%
Of our clients without a prior diagnosis discovered potential chronic conditions through our free health screenings.
478
Emergency Department Visits avoided in 2024 as a result of
our work.
88% of our clients served in 2024 were
people of color.
52% of our clients spoke a language other than English. Our team proudly offered care in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Haitian Creole—to make sure our clients feel heard, understood, and supported.
$15 : $1
Return on Investment
At The Family Van, we are removing barriers like cost, transportation, language, and lack of trust to ensure that our communities in Boston have access to the care and resources they need to lead healthier lives. Our mobile clinic not only improves health outcomes but also reduces costs for both the healthcare system and society at large. Read more about why investing in our mobile clinic is a win-win!
Driving Health Equity Nationwide
Our team is committed to advancing health equity by sharing our expertise and insights at conferences, panels, and community events nationwide. Explore the impactful moments where we've inspired collaboration, sparked important conversations, and worked alongside leaders dedicated to making quality care accessible for all.
Boston Medical Center, EQTY 2024
Harvard University
Better Health for All Summit
Mental Health America
Boston University
Mobile Healthcare Association
“From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with such warmth. What amazed me most was how deeply they cared for people they had never met. It truly touched me. The community health worker who checked my blood sugar and blood pressure was so patient, explaining everything carefully and taking time just to talk. When I stepped off the Van, I felt happy and valued, like I mattered. The Family Van reminded me that we all deserve to feel seen.”
