Access to healthcare can change lives, strengthen families, and transform communities.
It’s a belief that has guided Jacki Leifer throughout her remarkable career and one that sits at the heart of Metro’s mission.
We’re proud to honor Jacki with the Duane Schielke Award at our Second Annual Gala on September 24th, celebrating her lasting commitment to community health and a future where quality care is within reach for everyone.
Hear from Jacki and join us for an unforgettable evening at Unmasking Health Disparities: A Masquerade for Equity & Impact.
Learn more and get your tickets: mchcny.org/gala/
Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the 334,000-strong Community Health Center workforce delivering high-quality, whole-person care in communities across the country. 💙
From primary and behavioral health care to dental, pharmacy, nutrition, and other essential services, Community Health Center staff care for 52.3 million people—1 in 7 Americans and 1 in 3 people living in rural communities.
Thank you to the dedicated people who make this care possible every day.
#LaborDay #CommunityHealthCenters #ValueCHCs
We’re getting closer! Metro Community Health Centers’ Second Annual Gala is happening September 24th at Marina Del Rey, and we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone.
This year, we’re bringing our theme Unmasking Health Disparities: A Masquerade for Equity & Impact to life with a night of great food, music, dancing, masks, and so many of the people who make Metro’s community what it is.
Most importantly, it’s a chance to come together and support the work Metro does every day for our patients and communities. Tickets, sponsorships, and journal ads are still available, and we would love to have you join us!
Learn more and get your tickets: mchcny.org/gala/
Metro Community Health Centers is proud to honor Jacqueline Leifer as the recipient of the Duane Schielke Award at Metro Community Health Centers’ Second Annual Gala.
For more than four decades, Jacki has been a champion for community health centers, advocating for stronger access to care and supporting the work of health centers across New York and beyond.
Join us on September 24th as we celebrate Jacki and the lasting impact of her leadership at Unmasking Health Disparities: A Masquerade for Equity & Impact.
There are still many ways to be part of this special evening. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available, along with journal ads for organizations and friends who would like to show their support for Metro and our honorees.
September 24th, 2026
Marina del Rey, Bronx, NY
Learn more and RSVP: mchcny.org/gala/
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