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A Letter from People’s CEO this Holiday Season

A Letter from People’s CEO this Holiday Season

As 2025 comes to a close, I reflect on a year that has tested our community’s resilience. In a challenging economy, families wonder how they will pay for medication, where their next meal will come from, and what will happen when their child gets sick. This season of giving is an opportunity to show up for our neighbors and reminds us how strong we are when we come together.

Most of the Central Texans we serve live 200% below federal poverty guidelines, and many have no insurance at all.
Patients like Sandra*, a 67-year-old woman living with a physical disability and uncontrolled diabetes, remind us why this work matters. Sandra struggled to afford basic needs.
When she learned she might lose her Social Security Disability benefits due to an error, she was terrified. Without that benefit, she would have been with just a small housing allowance of $300 a month.
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This year, People’s served over 21,000 patients. In 2026, with your help, we will reach even more neighbors in need.

— Matt Balthazar, CEO

That’s when People’s on-site Medical-Legal Partnership attorney successfully stepped in to protect her benefits. No longer faced with overwhelming loss, Sandra could now focus on managing her diabetes. The relief she felt was priceless, and her quality of life improved dramatically.
Your support makes stories like Sandra’s possible. This year, People’s served over 21,000 patients. In 2026, with your help, we will reach even more neighbors in need.

But we can’t do this work alone.  Throughout this season of giving, a gift of any amount will go a long way in supporting those who need health care. If you can give by December 31, you can DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT, because every dollar up to $25,000 will be generously matched by a local foundation.

Thank you for your support. Best wishes for a peaceful holiday season.
If his message resonates with you, we’d love for you to take a look at the different ways you can support People’s this season. Every option helps open the door to care for more Central Texas families. Explore the six ways to give: 6 Ways to Give this Holiday Season – People’s Community Clinic