Smiles for Our Future (University of Maryland)

Smiles for Our Future is a community-service-based organization that collects oral health products and donates them to resettled refugee youth, as well as provides engaging lessons on oral health upon the donation of the products. Smiles for Our Future is significant for not only spreading awareness of the importance of oral care but also providing oral care products for refugees who are in need and may not otherwise be capable of obtaining such products.

Historically, disparities in access to health care have hindered the ability of those in need to acquire proper health attention. Recently resettled refugees comprise one of these groups, as they lack the financial resources required for a sufficient level of care. While often overlooked, adequate oral health care is specifically crucial for overall quality of life, as oral disease can lead to life-threatening infections and pain. Therefore, Smiles for Our Future is significant for not only spreading awareness of the importance of oral care, but also providing oral care products for refugees who are in need and may not otherwise be capable of obtaining such products.

We would greatly appreciate any donation and all of the funding would go towards our cause. More specifically, we need the funds to purchase good quality toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste as well as things like educational products and a venue to host our event.

Thank You!