United Way of Lee County :: NEIGHBORS :: Fall 2013

United Way of Lee County :: NEIGHBORS :: Fall 2013

N E I G H B O R O F T H E E D I T I O N : : D R . D AV I D F I S H E R
If you’ve ever visited the mobile dental
Carolina Hospital and, according to clinic
neighbors. Not only does he volunteer to
clinic in Sanford, you’ve probably met
coordinator Marilyn Green, has been
treat patients, but he also works with the
Dr. David Fisher. The family dentist
instrumental in providing free dental
Lee County Dental Sociey to get other
operates a private practice near Central
care for underprivileged and uninsured
professionals involved in the outreach.
neighbors
helping neighbors
a look at public service in our community
from the United Way of Lee County
FAL L 13 :: No. 23
Tons of food collected
in one massive food drive
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HAVEN of Lee County
moves toward recovery ........................ 2
The perfect gift: A donation
that truly changes lives ....................... 3
mobile dental clinic is ‘a blessing’
Dental care may not be the
highest priority when you have
no insurance and are struggling
just to make ends meet.
On the other hand, avoiding
the dentist can create serious
problems for your overall health
and well being.
Underprivileged and
uninsured residents now can get
the care they need — thanks to
a free mobile dental clinic that
visits Sanford two days every
month.
“It has always been difficult
to meet the dental needs of the
uninsured,” says Marilyn Green,
who coordinates free medical
services locally as executive
director of Helping Hand Clinic.
“This mobile clinic has been a
blessing because the number of
people served has been greatly
increased.”
Many are involved in
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Marlena Booth, left, and Catherine
Pendergraft are part of the team providing
free dental care for local residents.
ABOUT THE
FREE MOBILE
DENTAL CLINIC
Eligibility Screening
and Appointments
Call Helping Hand
Clinic at 919.776.4359
Who’s Involved
St. Joseph of the Pines
Helping Hand Clinic
making the outreach a reality.
The clinic vehicle is provided
by St. Joseph of the Pines, a
health and retirement network
in Southern Pines, and operated
locally by a coalition of civic
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organizations, dental
professionals and volunteers.
“Sanford can be proud
because the dental community
cares,” Marilyn says. “And they
put that caring into action.”
United Way
of Lee County
Sanford Lions Club
Lee County Dental Society
CCCC Dental Hygiene
Local Rotary Clubs
Community volunteers
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FA LL 13
haven continues path to recovery
HAVEN in Lee County took a big
step toward full recovery when local
volunteers resumed working its 24hour domestic violence hotline.
The outreach for those escaping
domestic abuse and sexual
violence closed its shelter operations
in August after facing increased
expenses and a decline in funding.
Even in its most difficult weeks,
HAVEN continued operating its crisis
hotline, relying on volunteers in
nearby counties to handle after-hours
calls. Now, the 90 calls per month
providing legal advice, food and other
practical assistance.
Having local volunteers on the
crisis hotline also allows HAVEN to
receive more grant funding.
HAVEN’s revitalized hotline is
just one sign the nonprofit continues
on the right track. The nonprofit has
been following a plan by banking
and financial professionals and is
meeting all of its goals on schedule.
The United Way of Lee County is
accepting contributions for HAVEN by
credit card or check.
are being handled once again by
trained local volunteers and staff.
The hotline is a centerpiece. It
handles crisis calls from women
needing to escape dangerous
situations and refers domestic
violence victims to organizations
tons of food donated during can-paign
Almost three and a half tons
of food — a total of 6,750 pounds,
to be exact — were donated during
The Great Grocery Can-paign ’13,
a massive food drive organized by
the United Way of Lee County.
Other event sponsors included
The Sanford Herald, Sanford Lions
Club and WWGP-WFJA radio.
The second-annual drive began
on the final day of this year’s Lee
Regional Fair with free admission
for anyone contributing five cans of
non-perishable food.
It continued three days later
with a daylong “drive-n-drop”
location at Historic Depot Park in
downtown Sanford.
All food collected during the
drive was distributed to needy
local families by Christians United
Outreach Center and The Salvation
Army — two local nonprofits that
operate emergency pantries.
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shiny fiddle
made of gold
Country music legend Charlie
Daniels returned home in August
to headline the Down South Music
Festival, an annual event that
raises money for local charities.
This year’s festival generated
$5,000 for Christians United
Outreach Center to feed needy
people throughout Lee County.
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the perfect year-end gift
It may be hard to believe, but
it’s that time of year again. Festive
decorations are already bringing in the
holiday season and soon the calendar
will be turning a fresh, new year.
This is an important time when
we pause to give thanks for all of
our blessings. Even with some of our
neighbors struggling to get ahead, we
realize how well off we are compared to
many parts of the world.
It’s also a time when you probably
search for ways to honor friends and
family or provide a contribution so our
community
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} November 12. Blood
Drive. First Baptist Church,
202 Summitt Drive,
Sanford. 1:30 to 6 p.m.
For an appointment, call
the American Red Cross,
800.RED.CROSS, or visit
redcrossblood.org.
disadvantaged neighbors can share the
joy of another Christmas season.
Whether you’re looking for a
meaningful holiday gift or making that
year-end contribution, United Way offers
the perfect way to change lives.
Send your contribution to United
Way of Lee County and you can even
designate where it will be sent! Our
staff will handle everything and you
don’t have to worry about the details.
Consider us one-stop shopping for
gifts that help so many people and give
you more free time to enjoy the season.
} November 15. NC
Treasure Chest Deadline.
Final day to request help
with presents for children 13
and under this Christmas.
Applications are available at
the Lee County Library, 107
Hawkins Avenue, Sanford.
} November 15-1. Free
Dental Care. Provided
for underprivileged and
uninsured adults. Lee Co.
Fairgrounds, 505 N. Seventh
Street. For screening and
appointment, call Helping
Hand Clinic, 919.776.4359.
} December 3. Blood
Drive. First Baptist Church,
202 Summitt Drive,
Sanford. 1:30 to 6 p.m.
For an appointment, call
the American Red Cross,
800.RED.CROSS, or visit
redcrossblood.org.
GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.
V E C I N O D E L A E D I C I O N : : D R . D AV I D F I S H E R
médico. No sólo se ofrece para tratar a
los pacientes, sino que también trabaja
con la Sociedad Dental del Condado de
Lee para lograr que otros profesionales
se involucren en el alcance.
Carolina y, según Marilyn Green, la
coordinadora de la clínica, ha sido
fundamental en la prestación de
atención dental gratuita para los vecinos
de escasos recursos y sin seguro
Si alguna vez ha visitado la clínica
dental móvil en Sanford, probablemente
ha conocido al Dr. David Fisher. El
dentista de la familia opera una clínica
privada cerca del Hospital Central
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que ayudan a vecinos
una observación de los servicio a la comunidad en nuestra
comunidad por Fondos Unidos del Condado de Lee
la clínica dental móvil es “una bendición”
El cuidado dental tal vez no
sea la más alta prioridad cuando
una persona no tiene seguro y está
luchando sólo para pagar las deudas.
Por otro lado, evitar al dentista
puede crear serios problemas para la
salud general y el bienestar.
Ahora los residentes de escasos
recursos y sin seguro pueden
conseguir la atención que necesitan
— gracias a una gratis clínica dental
móvil que visita a Sanford dos días
cada mes.
“Siempre ha sido difícil satisfacer
las necesidades dentales de los que
no tienen seguro”, dice Marilyn Green,
quien coordina los servicios médicos
gratuitos a nivel local como directora
ejecutiva de la Clínica Helping
Hand. “Esta clínica móvil ha sido
una bendición porque el número de
personas atendidas ha incrementado
en gran medida.”
Muchos están involucrados para
asegurar que el alcance sea una
realidad. El vehículo de la clínica es
}HAVEN sigue su camino hacia la recuperación
Los voluntarios locales han
empezado a incluir a HAVEN
otra vez en la línea directa de 24
horas al día contra la violencia
doméstica del Condado de Lee.
Una extensión para quienes
huyen de la violencia doméstica
y la violencia sexual, HAVEN
cerró su refugio temporalmente
en agosto, debido a dificultades
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financieras. Pero incluso
entonces, HAVEN operó su
línea telefónica, pero se basó
en voluntarios de los condados
cercanos para manejar llamadas
fuera del horario.
Ahora, las 90 llamadas al
mes se responden a nivel local
y HAVEN está trabajando para
volver a abrir el refugio.
507 North Steele Street
Sanford, North Carolina 27330
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traducción cortesía de
Maria Tanner
proporcionado por Saint Joseph of the
Pines, una red de salud y jubilación
en Southern Pines, y es operado
localmente por una coalición de
organizaciones civiles, profesionales
dentales y voluntarios.
“La ciudad de Sanford puede estar
orgullosa porque la comunidad dental
se interesa por ellos”, dice Marilyn. “Y
pusieron aquel interés en práctica.”
Para análisis de elegibilidad y
citas, llame la Clínica Helping Hand al
919.776.4359.
}toneladas de alimentos donados
Donaron casi tres toneladas y media de
comida — 6,750 libras para ser exactos
— durante la Gran Cam-paña ’13 de
Comestibles, una masiva colección local de
alimentos celebrada en septiembre.
Los alimentos recogidos en la Feria
Regional de Lee y el Parque Depot fueron
distribuidos a las familias locales de escasos
recursos por el Cristians United Outreach
Center y el Salvation Army.
United Way
of Lee County