Caring4Community History
Giving Back to Flagstaff
At Flagstaff Dentistry 4 Kids, we have a clearly stated mission. We believe all children deserve access to high quality dental care in a fun and upbeat environment, regardless of their family income. This mission is weaved throughout our business and guides decision-making daily. This mission is more than a sign on the wall, it’s part of our pledge to step out of our practice and make connections in our community. We bring our mission to life in our community through our Caring4Community program.
Twice annually, our Caring4Community campaign offers nonprofit organizations and schools a chance to win money to support their programs as well as spread awareness of their mission and financial needs.
Our Caring4Community recipients have included Flagstaff Birth Support Fund, Ballet Folklorico, Puente De Hozho, High Country Lactation, and FUSD Foundation. We’re proud to have donated $19,000 in Caring4Community funds since the development of this program in 2022.
Beyond the Contest
But, this isn’t all. Caring4Community is more than this single campaign.
Caring4Community is the donations we make to schools and family organizations all year long, the families we sponsor over the holidays, the students that benefit from our mobile dentistry program, the toothbrushes and dental hygiene supplies we donate, the volunteerism of our doctors and team, the free and reduced-cost dentistry we provide, and so much more. It’s being a practice that cares for our community while caring for our patients.
Throughout each Caring4Community effort, big or small, our goal is to thread stronger relationships and create positive change in the communities we serve.
Each year, we provide preventative dental care to hundreds of children, many without insurance, at no cost. We partner with insurance plans to increase access to preventative dentistry in rural areas, traveling hours to provide dental services to those who may not otherwise receive them. Our compassionate team members are always seeking opportunities to engage with our community, whether its teaching children the importance of keeping their teeth healthy in a fun way, or offering support to a youth sports team.
Winner Spotlight
Charity Profile:
- Focus: Reducing Maternal-Infant Health Inequities
- Mission: To provide low income and underserved families with access to the education, care and support they need during their pregnancies, labor and early parenting to nurture strong foundations that last a lifetime.
- Activities: Childbirth education, birth doula support, postpartum doula support, fundraisers
- Awarded $2,500 for their 1st place finish in Caring4Community Spring 2024!
Previous Winners
Ballet Folklorico de Colores
A community, non-profit organization dedicated to teaching and performing traditional Mexican folk dances
Puente De Hozho
Trilingual language school with Navajo Immersion & Spanish-English Programs
FUSD Foundation
Enhancing educational experience of FUSD students with help from from alumni & community resources