St. Anthony’s Community Connections

The St. Anthony Foundation provides a gateway to services for those in our community who need assistance fulfilling their basic needs. Together, our services work closely in a combined effort to meet these needs — a perfect example of which is the dental hygiene drive currently taking place among members of St. Anthony Free Medical Clinic.

Clinic Americorps volunteer Monica T. recently taught a class on oral hygiene to men at our Father Alfred Center recovery center. While explaining the value and  importance of flossing the men explained that very few in their number actually owned floss. Monica offered to bring some the next time she came, and brought a handful of her own supplies to the house this past monday. Though generous, her efforts were not enough to supplement the needs of a house of 60.

In the spirit of community health care, Monica has rallied the Clinic collect floss for the men at The Center. A donation box is now available in the Clinic, and Monica has encouraged staff and volunteers to participate.  She’ll be returning to help men at The Center “brush up” on their oral hygiene skills at the end of January. She hopes to provide the men with the supplies they need via collections from this mini-drive.

Efforts like these, whether they be staff, volunteer, or outside community driven are what build and strengthen our network of services here at St. Anthony Foundation. Find out how you can get involved by becoming a donor, volunteer, or advocate.