Safe Haven receives $10K grant from Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation

Safe Haven recently received $10K from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to address long-term, untreated oral health issues of Safe Haven residents. 

“We are thrilled to be able to use these funds to provide further healing and assistance to our residential clients. At Safe Haven, we take a holistic approach to serving our clients, endeavoring to address their physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual needs. We will use this grant to further enable our clients to become healthy and independent members of society,” said Sharon Garrett, Executive Director. 

“Drug use often causes severe damage to oral health. These damages not only affect the individual’s physical health, but also significantly influence their confidence and self-esteem. Until now, we have been unable to address the oral health of our clients. With this grant we will be able to address the very real and painful need for dental care for our residents,” said Sarah Bolduc, Safe Haven Administrator. 

Through the Community Grant program, the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation seeks to expand access to oral health care in underserved areas. Grant recipients were selected based on the innovativeness of the proposed project and its potential impact on the oral health of Arkansas. 

“We are proud to recognize the work being done by Safe Haven by selecting it as one of our grant recipients,” said Chrissy Chatham, executive director of the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation. “By increasing access to dental care, we can help improve the oral and overall health and well-being of children and adults by preventing serious health issues down the road.”