For the February outreach project, Community Outreach and CWM have joined together to financially support the Community Free Dental Clinic, which serves low income adults. Since opening in 2013, the Clinic has provided dental care to 7000 adults, primarily with extractions. All of the dental and nursing staff are volunteers and funding comes from, individuals, groups, and a few grants. Nurses take a medical history and provide education to the client on their situation, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, both prevalent among the clients. Just recently, a limited number of cleanings and fillings have been added to services available; however, there is a charge for fillings because of the expense of the materials. Only those within 150% of the poverty level are eligible to receive services at the Community Free Dental Clinic (a sobering statistic – 14% of Huntsville’s population meets that criteria). To participate, please make your check to FCC with Dental Clinic in the memo line to help this agency that provides a much-needed service. Thank you for caring about those in need in our community.