Press release from Eblen Charities:
Delta Dental Foundation to Deliver Grant to Improve Oral Health of Underserved Children in Asheville, NC
On behalf of the Delta Dental Foundation, Delta Dental of North Carolina CEO Curt Ladig will hand deliver a $4,000 check to Eblen Charities. This grant will help the organization provide dental sealants to underserved children in Asheville. The grant is one of 13 grants that Delta Dental will donate to North Carolina oral health organizations and programs, totaling $40,000.
Grant recipients were selected based on criteria that included the number of at-risk children served, the uniqueness of the program, the level of community involvement in the program and the ability to measure results. Delta Dental hopes the grants will help children who do not have a dental home and fulfill the company’s mission of improving the oral health of the communities it serves.
About Eblen Charities
Eblen Charities is a non-profit organization whose outreach extends throughout the counties of western North Carolina. The organization’s numerous programs help thousands of families with medical and emergency assistance each year.
About Delta Dental of North Carolina
Delta Dental of North Carolina is a nonprofit dental benefits provider whose mission is to improve the oral health of the communities it serves. With 62 percent of North Carolina dentists in its network, Delta Dental NC has the largest network of providers in the state. With the Delta Dental Foundation, a nonprofit, charitable organization, Delta Dental supports education and research for the advancement of dental science. In addition, the Foundation promotes the oral health of the public through education and service activities, particularly for underserved and rural communities across North Carolina.
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