Supportful Foundation Advances Charitable Dentistry in U.S. with Dental-ful Program

San Jose, CA, March 17, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Supportful Foundation, a U.S. charitable organization which promotes healthy living by facilitating programs and services that improve the well-being of individuals and communities, announced today that the Dental-ful Program is active in the continental United States. With this release, Dental-ful is now able to subsidize costs for dentists who perform charitable restorative dentistry while reducing financial burdens for patients so they can receive proper treatment. This empowers and encourages dentists who want to deliver charity to underserved individuals in their community.

The Dental-ful Program provides dentists and patients with an innovative option to reduce the costs of charitable dental services. Usually, generous dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists are able to perform charitable dental treatments, consisting of extractions, fillings, and cleanings, without help from a dental laboratory. When these dental professionals meet a patient who needs restorative work and is unable to afford the cost of treatment they become very limited in their ability to help this patient because laboratory fabrications are a cost to the dental professionals also. However, a new option for charitable dentists is now available through the Dental-ful Program.

The Dental-ful Program, offered by the Supportful Foundation, is a dynamic dental network which connects underserved and disadvantaged individuals with compassionate dentists, laboratories, suppliers, and organizations.

The Dental-ful Program gives out free and discounted crowns, bridges, or dentures to qualified applicants. The removal of the financial burden of laboratory costs creates a synergistic relationship of care between the dentist and the laboratory for the benefit of the disadvantaged person. The simple application process of Dental-ful results in speedy assessments and determinations. Every application has a field for a dentist’s recommended treatment (prescription) and a field for the patient’s Statement of Request for Charitable Treatment. Upon reception of the application, the Supportful Foundation will evaluate the merits of the request and contact the applicants who are accepted.

“The ability to connect two or more compassionate professionals for the benefit of the patient who is less fortunate is what makes the Dental-ful Program really special,” said David J. Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Supportful Foundation. “If patients come to realize the heart of the sponsoring dentists and suppliers, they will get more than a new smile. They will get inspiration and encouragement to pass along creative forms of charity to others in their daily lives continually.”

By reducing restorative dental costs for charitable treatments, Dental-ful is encouraging compassionate dental professionals to promote healthy living and improve the well-being of others. Go to http://www.supportful.org to download the Application for Dental Restoration/Supply and find it under the “Programs” tab. Or download from this press release below.

About Supportful Foundation

The Supportful Foundation is a charitable organization which promotes healthy living by facilitating programs and services that improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Existing programs send medical professionals abroad to foreign countries, develop youths for empowered living, and facilitate dental supplies and equipment to worthy causes that are aligned with its mission to promote healthy living. The Supportful Foundation is actively establishing strategic and synergistic relationships with leading companies in the U.S. which improve the well-being of individuals and communities.

Contact:
David J. Rodriguez
Executive Director
(510) 689-8669
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Finaza Foundation Hosts First Annual Fundraiser for Children of Sierra Leone

The Finaza Foundation hosted its first annual fundraiser Sunday at Nirvana in Beverly Hills. Founded in 2009, the Finaza Foundation is committed to transforming the lives of children in the impoverished region of Kono, Sierra Leone.
Beverly Hills, CA, March 19, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Finaza Foundation hosted its first annual fundraiser Sunday at Nirvana in Beverly Hills. Several civic leaders and celebrities gathered in support of the organization including cast members of the hit Broadway show FELA!, Duain Richmond, Aimee Wodobode, Paulette Ivory, and Danny Soto, as well as singer Claudia Alexander, actor J. August Richards, and many more. Founded in 2009, the Finaza Foundation is committed to transforming the lives of children in the impoverished region of Kono, Sierra Leone.

Richmond, a native of Sierra Leone, spoke about his homeland and sang a heartfelt selection for the audience entitled, “Sweet Salone.” Finaza Foundation President Adisa Septuri honored the Cowan Avenue Elementary School and teacher Ms. Gaines-Jones for the amazing donation of 25 new computers to help start the first computer lab in a Finaza-sponsored primary school in Kono. Additionally, the fundraiser received generous contributions, including more than $1,000 in soccer gear alone.

The Finaza Foundation provides annual academic scholarships for children who could otherwise find themselves working year-round in the region's diamond mines. To date, over 300 students have received scholarships. Finaza encourages continued support from individuals, groups, and organizations. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.FinazaFoundation.org.Contact InformationFinaza Foundation
Alonda Thomas
(305) 725-5262
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