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Free, round-the-clock help for children, teens and parents
Since its founding in 1978, Kids in Crisis has helped more than 80,000 Connecticut children and families; in
2007 more than 8,100 children and families received assistance from the organization.
Based in Cos Cob, Kids in Crisis provides services to children of all socio- economic conditions in
Fairfield County, including those in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford,
Weston, Westport and Wilton.
For community programs call 203-622-6556
For Help call
203-327-KIDS
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WHITER SMILES WILL MEAN BRIGHTER DAYS
Tooth Whitening Fundraising Program Will Benefit Fairfield County Children in Need
Cos Cob, CT, March 1, 2008 -- Area families and children in need will benefit from a major, four-month fundraising initiative, “Smiles for Life,” sponsored by Dental Care of Stamford. The proceeds of the effort will benefit Kids in Crisis, Connecticut’s only round-the-clock crisis intervention agency, providing emergency counseling and temporary shelter to abused, abandoned and neglected children throughout Southwestern Connecticut.
From March 1 through June 30, individuals who visit Dental Care of Stamford for professional tooth whitening will receive a discount of almost 50%, reducing the regular procedure fee from $500 to $275. One hundred percent of the $275 tax-deductible fee will be donated to the Smiles for Life Foundation, a non-profit organization of over 800 dentists nationwide. Of the money to be raised by Dental Care of Stamford, more than half will be given to Kids in Crisis to fund the agency’s programs and services throughout Fairfield County. Interested individuals do not need to be patients of Dental Care of Stamford to take advantage of this offer.
This is the eleventh year Dental Care of Stamford has participated in the national Smiles for Life fundraiser, the non-profit foundation started by The Dental Crown Council; the purpose of the foundation is to raise money for children’s health issues. Dental Care of Stamford has been the leading contributor in the nation, raising a total of more than $600,000.
“Again, Dental Care of Stamford has honored Kids in Crisis by donating funds from Smiles for Life in support of our many in-house and community services,” said Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids in Crisis. “The team at DCS understands that children and families in our area are grappling with serious issues of abuse, neglect, homelessness. They recognize that our programs and services can help families in crisis and help prevent problems before they reach a crisis point. This financial support will go a long way in helping us to continue to meet the counseling and temporary housing needs, physical and psychological needs of struggling children throughout our cities and towns.”
According to Dr. Jerry Simon, founder and President of Dental Care of Stamford, “We are proud to be able to recognize the work that Kids in Crisis does and marry the needs of our patients with the needs of our communities. My partners, Dr. Greg Schwab and Dr. Evelina Dragneva, and I are always appreciative of the commitment of our patients in helping us raise significant funds for important initiatives in our area. Since we have a Pediatric Dental practice, Dental Care Kids, in addition to the adult practice, our commitment to the children of our community is stronger than ever.”
Individuals interested in taking advantage of this offer, which requires only two in-office visits, should contact Dental Care of Stamford at 203-324-6171 or visit www.dentalcareofstamford.com.
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