Louisville, Ky--Raimundo Cabrera’s story represents the many patients you might see walk through the doors of Family Community Clinic.

He's from Cuba and during his job search he couldn't find an employer who offered insurance.

"My expectations were not that high maybe because usually free doesn't come up with quality," Cabrera said.

But he was pleasantly surprised, overwhelmed, and somewhat shocked that there was absolutely no charge involved.

"From that moment I was so grateful about the fact that there was a place I could come," Cabrera said.

Cabrera is among the 80,000 men and women in Jefferson county and surrounding areas who are uninsured.

Program coordinator Katie Cameron wants to make sure no one falls between the cracks.

"Some people don't have coverage through work. Some people don't qualify for Medicaid because they make too much money and some individuals can't afford the insurance premiums on plans that are offered in the marketplace," Cameron said.

Besides walking into this beautiful space, patients also receive some of the best care around says Dr. Rick McChane.

He has been a pediatrician for thirty years and now spends retirement volunteering at the clinic.

"To tell you the truth I think most of the volunteers here are very humbled by the people we work with and we take away so much more than give I believe, McChane said.

The clinic served 5,000 people last year and expands by about 20 percent each year.

Doctors here are equipped to treat everything from a sinus infection to a toothache.

And they recently added a new addition.

"We also have a mental health clinic that runs a couple times a month. We have three psychiatrists that volunteer their time to see patients so we are able to prescribe them medications at no cost to them," Cameron said.

As the clinic continues to expand more volunteers are always needed.

That's why these days you'll find Cabrera paying it forward on Saturdays as an interpreter.

"I feel compelled to help people like the way they did to me. Many people need this service and they don't even know it's there," Cabrera said.

A small reminder that compassion is always the best medicine for the human spirit.