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Pierce County Dental Foundation


picture of foundationlogoThe Foundation's Mission: The Pierce County Dental Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization formed in 2003. The Foundation was started to raise and disperse funds for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. The unique aspect of the Foundation is that all money raised will be distributed exclusively in Pierce County.

PCDF has a goal of raising $1,000,000 for it's endowment fund. The proceeds will be used to support community programs that support access to care, building oral health awareness, and supporting the education of dental health professionals.


Pierce County Dental Foundation Endowment "A Day for Smiles" 2024 Donors:



Visionary


Jim Ribary

Founder


Al Bird

Champion


Peter Gauger
Michael Giesy
Moona Khan
Manuel & Silvia La Rosa

Ambassador


Lisa-Marie Agni
Vic Barry
Lisa Buttaro
Peter Elton
Jordan Harris
Stuart Hersey
The Mangle Family Fund
Donald Perry
Thomas & Patricia Rhodes



Pierce County Dental Foundation Donors:

Founding Members




Sustaining Members




Contributing Members


Christopher Carlson
Guillermo Chacon
Robert Chen
Peter Gauger
Stuart Hersey
Robin Jones
Moona Khan
Zachary Lester
Dimitrios Maragakis
Sammy Pak
Sonia Pal
Carl Youngquist

Supporting Members



"You Can Make A Difference In A Life
Of Someone Who May Need Dental Care"

Through the generous donations of those who care about the dental health needs in Pierce County, the Foundation has been able to make over $315,000.00 dollars in donations to the following non-profit organizations who are dedicated to access to dental care and education in Pierce County.

Pierce County Foundation Recipients

ABCD Program
Bates Dental Clinic
Bates Dental College Care Clinic
Bates Dental College Dental Assisting Scholarship (new as of 2022)
Children's Advocacy Center of Pierce County
Clover Park Dental Assisting Program
Clover Park Dental Assisting Scholarship (new as of 2022)
Community Healthcare Dental Clinic
Tacoma Communities In Schools, Oral Hygiene Bags To Children In Need In The Tacoma School District Dr. Seuss Reading Event
Delivering Mobile Dental - Dental Care for Seniors
Dental Goody Bags for Oral Health Presentations in Pierce County Schools
Eatonville Area Council Dental Care
Give Kids A Smile
Goodwill Dental Care Program
Harbor Community Services Dental Clinics
Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children
MDC Healthcare for the Homeless
Medical Teams International
Maritime Dental Event
Orting School Transport to Children' Dental Clinic
PCDS Children's Dental Health Day
Pierce County Homeless Connect Event
Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program
Pierce College Dental Hygiene Scholarship (new as of 2022)
Pierce County Dentists Care Program
Pierce County Smokeless Tobacco School Seminar
Pierce County Oral Health Coalition
Pierce County Veteran's Resource Event
Project Homeless Connect
Puyallup Schools Access to Dental Care
Read To Me Program (dental books)
Salvation Army (dental access for underserved)
Smilemobile Dental Van
Tacoma Rescue Mission
Werlin Reading Program



Our Foundation resources are designed to help projects that assist those in need. Please click on the following link to download the Grant Application for PCDF

Download our brochure to find out more about the Pierce County Dental Foundation: PCDF Brochure

Foundation Donors

PIERCE COUNTY DENTAL FOUNDATION
HAS CREATED AN ENDOWMENT

Leave your Imprint on the Future of Dentistry

Since 2003, the Pierce County Dental Foundation has supported nonprofit organizations dedicated to access to dental care and education. The Pierce County Dental Foundation has created an Endowment that will help sustain that good work into the future.
A reliable income stream will enable the Foundation to concentrate less on raising money and more on what is important - funding critical dental health programs and providing financial support to deserving dental professionals. Please join in this endeavor to ensure a brighter, healthier future for Pierce County.

However you choose to give to the Pierce County Dental Foundation Endowment-through a charitable bequest in a will or trust, a monthly or annual gift, or a periodic donation-your contribution will leave a lasting imprint on the future of dentistry and the citizens of Pierce County.

To pledge your support and to learn more, please contact Cindy Stephen at the Pierce County Dental Foundation Endowment at 253.274.9722 or cindy@pcdentists.org

Make A Donation Today! Remember, 100% of the Proceeds Stay in Pierce County.



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Congratulations – The Pierce County Dental Foundation received over $45,000 in donations for the 2023 “A Day for Smiles” event.

All proceeds for the “A Day for Smiles” goes to the Pierce County Dental Foundation Endowment fund. The fund has a goal of $1,000,000. Once the fund reaches $500,000 it will start disbursing the proceeds for oral health care for those in need, oral health education, and to support education for dental professionals. Currently the fund has over $480,000 in donations.

The Foundation has supported several community events to promote improved oral health such as: Pierce County Dentists Care Program, Bates Free Senior Dental Day,
Tacoma Rescue Mission Free Dental Day, Pierce County Veteran’s Resource Fair, Pierce County Dental Society Children’s Dental Health Day, oral hygiene supplies for schools in Pierce County and
Scholarships for Bates Technical College Dental Assisting Program, Clover Park Technical College Dental Assisting Program, Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program.


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