About the ACE Foundation

The Affirmative Care Essentials (ACE) Foundation supports individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community who face barriers to healthcare and basic needs. Our work is rooted in compassion, dignity, and equity. We focus on creating safer, more accessible pathways to affirming care, stability, and long-term well-being.

We believe access to care goes beyond the clinic. It also includes essentials like food, clothing, hygiene products, and community support. When people feel safe and supported, they are better able to care for their health and move forward with confidence.

Amanda Mogoi and her husband, Vincent, founded the ACE Foundation in 2022. Their work began years earlier through M Care Healthcare. In 2020, the clinic shifted its focus to inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, with a strong emphasis on gender affirming services.

Through this work, they saw the challenges many patients face. For many, healthcare was only one part of a larger struggle. Patients often dealt with housing instability, food insecurity, limited access to medications, and a lack of support systems.

Because of this, Amanda and Vincent created the ACE Foundation. Their goal was to bridge the gap between medical care and everyday needs.

LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially those who are transgender, often face barriers when seeking care. These challenges include stigma, discrimination, financial strain, and limited access to knowledgeable providers.

As a result, many people delay or avoid care altogether. This can lead to increased stress, poorer health outcomes, and unmet medical needs.
The ACE Foundation works to change that. We focus on improving access to affirming care while also addressing essential needs. At the same time, we prioritize dignity, respect, and confidentiality in everything we do.

We partner with healthcare providers, community organizations, and donors. Together, we reduce barriers and create more supportive care experiences.

The ACE Foundation takes a whole person approach to care, recognizing that health is influenced by more than medical services alone. By supporting both healthcare access and essential needs, the foundation helps individuals focus on healing, stability, and long term wellness. 

Through collaboration with M-Care Healthcare and trusted community partners, the ACE Foundation connects individuals to resources that promote safety, affirmation, and continuity of care. 

The ACE Foundation continues to grow its impact. We are focused on expanding access to affirming care and strengthening community support systems.

With ongoing advocacy and partnership, we aim to build a more equitable healthcare landscape. One where LGBTQIA+ individuals can access care without fear, judgment, or unnecessary barriers.