TOM’S OF MAINE “DENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL™” PROGRAM AWARDS $100,000 PROJECT FUNDING TO BE SHARED BY FIVE MOBILE DENTAL CLINICS
TOM’S OF MAINE “DENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL™” PROGRAM AWARDS $100,000 PROJECT FUNDING TO BE SHARED BY FIVE MOBILE DENTAL CLINICS KENNEBUNK, Maine – March 17, 2011 – Tom’s of Maine announced today the five winning mobile dental clinics of
TOM’S OF MAINE “DENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL™” PROGRAM
AWARDS
$100,000 PROJECT FUNDING TO BE SHARED BY FIVE MOBILE
DENTAL CLINICS
KENNEBUNK, Maine – March 17,
2011 – Tom’s of Maine announced today the five winning mobile dental clinics of
its 2011 Dental Health for All™ (DHFA) program. Determined by public vote, these
501(c)3 non-profit clinics in good standing will split $100,000 to grow and
support mobile programs that offer critical, easy-to-access dental care in
local communities. This year’s DHFA program focused solely on expanding dental
clinics in the field so they can bring “goodness on the go” to those unable to
afford an exam or coverage.
The following organizations
will each receive $20,000 thanks to the many supporters in their respective
communities who cast a vote:
Children’s Hospital New Orleans Tooth
Bus – New Orleans, LA
“We
are overjoyed and appreciative to be named one of the five mobile dental units
to receive this grant. The funds will help us serve the nearly 10,000 children
who depend on our services each year. We extend our most heartfelt thanks to
everyone at Tom’s of Maine and to all who voted. Our Tooth Bus program has
become a vital resource in the New Orleans community and we’re looking forward
to providing many more healthy, happy smiles.” -Marian Ulasiewicz,
Children’s Hospital New Orleans
Kids In Need of Dentistry (KIND) –
Denver, CO
“We are very
excited and honored to be a winner of Toms’ of Maine’s 2011 Dental Health for
All. The money that we received will go towards furthering our mission of
providing high quality comprehensive dental care and education to kids in need
throughout Colorado. Thank you Tom’s of Maine for believing in Kids In
Need of Dentistry-KIND and the importance of oral healthcare in improving
overall health for everyone. A big thank you to KIND’s friends and
supporters who made this all happen by their votes!”
-Julie
Collett, Kids In Need of Dentistry
St. Joseph Health System – Sonoma
County Cultivating Health Mobile Dental Clinic – Santa Rosa, CA
“This
generous funding from Tom’s of Maine will allow us to treat an additional 1,000
children who are under-insured or uninsured at their school sites and at WIC
[Women, Infants and Children] in the Sonoma Valley. We are grateful for thisopportunity to expand our ability to combat tooth decay in our community’s
youngest members.” -Stacey Stirling, St. Joseph Health System- Sonoma County
St. Luke’s Hospital & Health
Network – Bethlehem, PA
“This award
from Tom’s of Maine will allow St. Luke’s to continue to provide much needed
care to low-income children who have either never seen a dentist or who have
not received dental care for many years. By providing education,
preventive and restorative care services to at-risk children, we can promote
the importance of good oral health practices throughout their lives.” – Carla
M. Arbushites, St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network
St. Mary’s Mobile Dental Care for Kids
– Evansville, IN
“Funding from
the Tom’s of Maine grant will allow us to fully connect dental records between
multiple dental treatment locations in the community. This capability
will allow us to better serve our children and families with greater efficiency
and quality. St. Mary’s thanks Tom’s of Maine for making this opportunity
possible!” – Timothy Flesch, St. Mary’s Mobile Dental Care for Kids
“We’re proud to shine a light
on the important efforts of mobile dental clinics this year and the quality services they bring to those who
might otherwise go without, including children,” said Susan Dewhirst, goodness
programs manager at Tom’s of Maine. “We look forward to seeing the new smiles
these mobile clinics and others around the country will bring to their
communities over the coming months.”
Tom’s of Maine has a long history of supporting local
non-profit dental clinics that provide greater access to quality, affordable
dental care. To date, Tom’s of Maine Dental Health for All program has helped make nearly 200,000
additional patient visits possible with $900,000 in funding provided to more
than 25 school and community-based dental clinics.
For more information on the
winning clinics, visit www.tomsofmaine.com and to find out how to volunteer in
your community, with vital organizations like these, enter your zip code at
this page http://www.tomsofmaine.com/community-involvement/living-well/project-sponsorships
About Tom’s of Maine
Tom’s of Maine is a leading natural products company focused on oral and
personal care. TOMs sells high-quality toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss,
deodorant, bar soap, and body wash products. The company has a long-standing
commitment to supporting people, communities and the living planet. For 40 years,
Tom’s of Maine has sponsored hundreds of non-profit efforts by giving 10% of
its profits back to the community and encouraging employees to use 5% (12 days)
of employee time to volunteer. Tom’s of Maine employees regularly contribute
suggestions for improving the company’s high sustainability standards. And
their ideas, from wind power to ways to improve recycled and recyclable
packaging options, are critical to the company’s sensitive way of doing
business. Tom’s of Maine enjoys partnering with its consumers, vendors and
community organizations to support lasting, positive change that is good
for people and the planet. Visit us online at http://www.tomsofmaine.com/ or at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/TomsofMaine.
