Providing Free, Life-Saving Healthcare to Uninsured Adults in Greater Hartford.
At Malta House of Care, we provide free, high-quality primary healthcare to uninsured adults in Greater Hartford. Our dedicated team of medical professionals, volunteers, and donors work together to serve as a trusted medical home—offering compassionate, comprehensive care to those who need it most.
Since all services are free, Malta relies on the generosity of donors to support its approximately $1.65 million annual budget.
The Critical Need for Free Healthcare in Greater Hartford
Too many must choose between healthcare and basic needs. Many uninsured adults delay medical care because they struggle to afford food, housing, childcare.
Lack of insurance is a major barrier. 10% of Greater Hartford adults (ages 18-64) are uninsured – 21% in Hartford alone.
Working, and uninsured. Many of our patients work full-time and lack employer-sponsored insurance and cannot afford private coverage.
A city facing financial strain. The median household income in Hartford is just $37,477, far below $83,572 in the state of CT.
Housing costs take priority over health. 54% of Hartford residents are cost-burdened, spending 30% or more of their income on housing, leaving little for medical expenses.
That’s where Malta House of Care comes in—providing free, quality primary healthcare to those who need it most.
Who We Serve & Our Impact
Malta is a trusted medical home for thousands.
In 2024, we served over 1,300 uninsured patients across Greater Hartford
Why Our Patients Seek Care:
- Chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol
- Urgent concerns like pain, fever, or infections
- Life-saving medications like insulin—all at zero cost
- Preventative care – cancer screenings, vaccinations, and physical exams for school or work
How You Can Help?
Malta relies 100% on generous donors.
Your support keeps our doors open and our patients healthy.
News
-
Our Spring Newsletter is Here
We are proud to share the newest edition of Malta House of Care’s Spring Newsletter — a special issue as we celebrate 20 years of expanding access to care in Greater Hartford. The Vision That Launched MaltaReflections from those who first “answered the call” and laid the foundation for everything the organization has become. Their…
-
20 Years of Answering the Call
From a simple question to a lasting commitment to health equity In 2004, a small group of Hartford-area leaders affiliated with the Order of Malta gathered around a simple but urgent question:What more could we do? They had witnessed growing disparities in access to health care across Greater Hartford—disparities that were visible, persistent, and deeply…
-
Donor Impact in Action: Investing in Malta’s Mission
An Interview with long-time supporter and Board member George R. Trumbull, III When George Trumbull first became involved with Malta House of Care in 2012, it began, as many Malta stories do, with an invitation. “Peter Kelly invited me to lunch,” George recalls. “He talked about Malta’s mission, and I realized it was something I…
-
Swinging into Another Great Year with Birdies for Charity!
Calling all end of year supporters We’re excited to tee up for our 9th consecutive year participating in the Travelers Championship’s Birdies for Charity program! Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors and Travelers—and the 15% match from Webster Bank—Malta House of Care has raised an astounding $619,988through Birdies for Charity since 2018! We’re…
“
Every person deserves healthcare, yet many fall through the cracks financially. They don’t have insurance through their jobs, don’t qualify for Medicaid, and can’t afford private insurance. That’s where Malta comes in. ”
Barb Parlee
Malta Volunteer and retired nurse