Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley Visits Bread of Healing Clinic to Listen and Learn About Community Healthcare Needs

We were grateful to welcome Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley to Bread of Healing Clinic.

His visit gave our staff, volunteers, students, and interns an opportunity to share what we’re seeing and hearing every day from our patients and community—including the challenges facing uninsured and underinsured individuals and the broader state of healthcare access.

We also appreciated the opportunity to hear his vision and priorities for Wisconsin.

As a community health clinic, our role is not political—it’s to care, to listen, and to advocate for the health and well-being of the people we serve. We welcome opportunities to engage with elected officials and community leaders across the political spectrum because, regardless of who holds office, we believe those making decisions about healthcare should hear directly from the people on the front lines of care.

Thank you, David Crowley, for taking the time to visit, listen, and learn more about the work of Bread of Healing Clinic. We look forward to continuing these important conversations.

See the social media post from David Crowley’s Governor Campaign Instagram here:

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CBS 58 Article: “Rising healthcare costs push more uninsured patients to free clinics”

Click the link for the full article >>> CBS 58 Article - Bread of Healing Clinic - July 29th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- At the Bread of Healing Clinic in Milwaukee, staff members say they are already seeing more uninsured patients and expect that number to continue growing.

For Linda Taylor, the clinic has become her healthcare home after she could no longer afford insurance.

“I couldn’t afford insurance,” Taylor said. “So, when I called 211 and they sent me here I have been here ever since. With my job I don’t get paid much and I can't afford it with my bills and things I have to live on. I come here and it doesn't make me feel small.”

Taylor said the clinic has helped her get the care and medication she needs.

“I would have been somewhere lost and needing help,” Taylor said. “I couldn’t walk, I didn't have medication. Just my high blood pressure pills by itself were $200-$300.”

The clinic says more patients are losing access to affordable coverage.

A report from KFF, a nonpartisan health policy group, shows people with Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are paying more after federal tax credits ended. The average monthly payment increased from $113 to $178, a 58% increase.

In early 2027, some Wisconsin BadgerCare Plus members will also have to show 80 hours of work, school or volunteering each month to keep their coverage.

Erica Wright, executive director of Bread of Healing Clinic, said the clinic is preparing for a possible increase in demand.

“How much can we do? How much can we expand? Can we absorb the backlash of this?” Wright said.

Wright said the clinic is already seeing patients with greater health needs and more concerns about the future.

“We’ve seen people come in that are sicker, we’ve seen people that are terrified of what kind of care and access they will have in the future,” Wright said.

To keep up with demand, Bread of Healing Clinic is expanding its hours and planning a new south side clinic at Unity Lutheran Church.

“We welcome people who have lost their insurance,” said Margaret Dunn, a staff physician at Bread of Healing Clinic. “We feel for them and want to work with them.”

CALL TO ACTION: "Milwaukee free clinic braces for surge in uninsured patients as Medicaid rules change and ACA costs rise"

Imagine being told you can no longer afford the medication that keeps your blood pressure under control.

Imagine delaying a doctor's visit because your insurance is gone.

Imagine choosing between groceries and healthcare.

For thousands of Wisconsinites, this is becoming reality.

As Medicaid and Affordable Care Act changes take effect, more people will lose access to affordable healthcare. At the same time, free clinics like Bread of Healing Clinic are seeing more people who have nowhere else to turn.

This is our moment to come together.

For over 20 years, Bread of Healing Clinic has provided free, compassionate healthcare for uninsured adults—because everyone deserves access to quality care.

We are now asking our community to help us do even more.

• Donate

• Volunteer

• Partner with us

• Give in-kind supplies or services

• Share our mission

• Every act of generosity helps someone receive the care they need.

Together, we can Cover the Uncovered.

Thank you to Gideon Verdin TMJ4 News for the story highlight on the Bread of Healing Clinic!

Click on the link for the full article:

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/milwaukee-county/milwaukee-free-clinic-braces-for-surge-in-uninsured-patients-as-medicaid-rules-change-and-aca-costs-rise

⏳ March 31st is almost here—make your impact go further today!

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Meet and Greet Event - "Cover the Uncovered" February 19th, 2026!

Join us on February 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM (CT) at ThriveOn King for Cover the Uncovered, a special meet-and-greet event welcoming Bread of Healing Clinic’s new Executive Director.

This gathering is more than an introduction—it is a timely conversation about the growing health care crisis facing our community. With impending changes to the Affordable Care Act and significant Medicaid cuts, thousands of individuals and families are at risk of losing health coverage and experiencing dangerous gaps in life-saving care.

At this event, you’ll learn about the Bread of Healing Clinic and our new Executive Director will share her vision for how the clinic is preparing to meet the rising demand for care and protect our neighbors during this critical moment. The program will include remarks from Kirsten Johnson, Secretary Designee for Governor Tony Evers (Wisconsin Department of Health Services – DHS).

Connect with community leaders, supporters, and advocates, enjoy light food and refreshments, and learn how your partnership helps ensure no one is left behind when access to care is needed most!

Scan the QR Code or click the link to RSVP!

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CBS 58 - Milwaukee free health care clinic braces for high demand as ACA benefits expire

CBS 58 article regarding the Bread of Healing Clinic’s stance on the burgeoning health issues our community is facing as changes to ACA and Medicaid impact the health and safety of those in need of healthcare!

Click to view here! CBS 58 Article - Bread of Healing Clinic

Article on Bread of Healing - Wisconsin Watch/Wisconsin Public Radio!

The Bread of Healing Clinic was featured in an article to highlight free health clinics in Milwaukee and how we are bracing for the impact of ACA changes to our community’s access to health insurance and care.

Wisconsin’s free clinics fill gaps as thousands expected to go uninsured

MAKE AN IMPACT - BRIDGE THE GAP, FUND THE CARE!

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At the Bread of Healing Clinic, your donation directly helps our uninsured neighbors receive the care they deserve — from checkups to chronic disease management and vital medications.

For a limited time, every dollar donated will be matched and DOUBLED - twice the healing, twice the impact!

❤️ No gift is too small to make a difference.

👉 Give today and help us keep our community healthy!

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Bread of Healing receives $50,000 grant from CareSource Voting Challenge!

Bread of Healing was awarded $50,000 from the grant voting challenge through CareSource! Each of the winners are local nonprofits that will use funds to expand existing programs or launch new initiatives, focusing on mental health services, care for individuals with special needs and support of free health clinics! We were in the top two organizations with the highest votes receiving the highest prize amount, thanks to over 2000 votes we received! Thank you to everyone that helped to make this happen, we are incredibly thankful to receive these funds to support sustaining care for our community!

CareSource awards $200,000 to six Wisconsin nonprofits improving community health

The Bread of Healing Clinic is honored to be the recipient of the People’s Choice Award for the 2025 MANDI Awards!

The MANDI (Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation) Awards have been given since 1999, recognizing the work of people and organizations to make Milwaukee a better place to live, learn, work and grow. The Bread of Healing won FIRST PLACE this year, recognizing the amazing work Bread of Healing provides to the community at large! We are incredibly humbled and thankful for this award and extend recognition to all of the nominees that play a part in bettering this city!