Our History

Founded by Second Grace United Methodist Church in 2001, Joy-Southfield Community Development Corporation initially operated a "mini-clinic" for uninsured residents. Located in the church, the mini-clinic provided preventive health screening, physical examinations, vaccinations, immunizations and follow-up on hospital emergency department visits. In order to meet an increasing need for primary and preventive healthcare program, we began construction of the 3900 square foot Joy-Southfield Health and Education Center in 2005.

The Health and Education Center opened in May 2006 with expanded capacity for providing primary care, preventive health and disease management programs. The health clinic was designated "The Juanita Reaves Free Clinic" in honor of the woman who was the driving force behind the formation of the clinic. The new facility, financed largely by the United Methodist Church, and supported by a diverse network of churches, faiths, community organizations, and foundations, enables us to begin reducing healthcare disparities within the community.