Neighborhood Health Clinic received a $20,000 grant from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation’s Access to Care Grants Program to expand affordable oral health care for underserved adults. Nearly 70% of clinic patients suffer from heart disease and diabetes-related illnesses, with poor oral hygiene often complicating treatment. Licensed medical volunteers provide all direct patient services, making the dental suite vital in preventing systemic infections. In 2024, volunteers handled over 12,000 patient visits and delivered 30,000 procedures. The Naples nonprofit leverages each donated dollar seven times in services through volunteer hours, in-kind donations and donated services.
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