Delta Dental of Arkansas, the state’s largest dental benefits provider, has launched several relief efforts in the wake of the recent tornadoes that devastated parts of Arkansas on March 31. These include numerous donations, grants, and outreach efforts, some of which are still ongoing.
“Focus on Community is one of our core company values, and we’re rallying to support the hard work of our neighbors, friends and families as we rebuild and recover,” President and CEO Kristin Merlo said. “We are fully committed to providing both immediate and sustained relief funding through our collaborations with community partners.”
Delta Dental of Arkansas has made a $25,000 unrestricted donation to the Arkansas Red Cross and is offering one-time grants of $2,500 each for disaster relief efforts provided by Arkansas nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies. Eligible community organizations can apply for one-time disaster relief grants on Delta Dental’s website.
“Just as many grassroots efforts have mobilized across the state to assist Arkansans affected by the tornado, the Foundation and its Board of Directors immediately decided to reallocate grant funds for emergency aid,” said Sharon Lanier, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation. “The funding will lighten the financial load of organizations at the forefront of rebuilding their communities.”
In addition to these grants and donations, Delta Dental has ongoing outreach efforts to the Cities of Little Rock and Sherwood as well as store managers of local retailers to identify funding opportunities to alleviate acute needs, such as replacing spoiled food items and damaged household goods, and long-term needs, such as street and infrastructure repairs. Further details will be released upon confirmation.
Delta Dental is also providing monetary donations or in-kind support to affected dental providers. Dentists are encouraged to contact the Professional Relations Department of Delta Dental of Arkansas at 501-992-1710 or profrelations@ddpar.com for more information.
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