Matt discusses how the pandemic led to the development of a non-profit to give back to the community.  Jessica Morgan joins Matt this week to share her story about her idea and the hard work that led to her being on Good Morning America and recently receiving an ADHA Institute for Oral Health Wrigley Community Service Grant.

 

Episode Highlights

 

• Updates from ADHA
• Jessica’s Background
• Jessica’s Non-Profit

Quotes

 

“I thought about the families on my block and wondered if they had food, a toothbrush, or toothpaste.” 

 

“We asked for $500 to get out about 500 dental kits.”

 

“We created a non-profit, Jess’ Kind Little Smiles with the extra funds.” 

 

“I never thought I would be able to see kids all day long.”

 

“I just light up bringing the kids back, we are creating an environment where kids like to go to the dentist.” 

 

“People who are struggling with food, are probably struggling with personal hygiene as well.” 

 

“Travelling around we have maxed out our space, we are looking to buy a truck very soon.” 

 

“To date we have given out 5600 dental kits.” 

Links 

GMA Interview: https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/video/dental-hygienist-starts-nonprofit-kids-pandemic-71515277 

 

https://jklsmiles.org/ 

 

adha.org/ioh 

 

https://www.mightycause.com/event/Iohnatwalk

 

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https://www.mightycause.com/story/Adhaiohmatt 

 

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