United Way of Bemidji Area
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The United Way of Bemidji Area has partnered with the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA), Minnesota Dental Foundation, and the local committee to plan and support a successful Mission of Mercy (MOM) event for the Bemidji area. On June 13, 2013, the Sanford Center will be transformed into a large, temporary dental clinic to provide treatment for children and adults in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Minnesota held its inaugural MOM event in August 2012 in Mankato. The two-day event delivered $1,302,985 in patient care and treated 2,062 patients. Bemidji is fortunate to host the second Mission of Mercy event to ever be held in Minnesota.
The goals of this event is to: (1) provide free dental care, especially to patients with dental infections and/or pain; (2) raise awareness of the barriers to dental care faced by low-income adults and children; and (3) challenge state policymakers and dental professionals to work together to improve the oral health of all residents, particularly those low-income patients who have been promised care by the state. Click on the red link above to sign-up or just see what volunteer opportunities are available for you to consider. |
 Congratulations to the Bemidji area for a successful 2012 community campaign, raising $406,248.62! United Way of Bemidji Area Advances the Common Good, creating a meaningful difference in the lives of area children, youth, aging adults and their caregivers, people in crisis and people with mental and physical disabilities by focusing on the building blocks for a good life: Education - helping children, youth and young adults achieve their full potential Income - promoting financial stability and independence Health - improving people’s health and social well-being, and strengthening basic need/crisis services
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