Fernandina Beach, FL – Today, Barnabas Center proudly announced a grant of $20,000 from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California. This funding, made possible through the Access to Care Grants Program, is dedicated to securing and increasing access to quality, affordable oral health care across the 15 states and Washington, D.C., where Delta Dental of California operates.

Since 2011, the Community Care Foundation has contributed more than $130 million to local community partners. The goal of these partnerships is to increase access to care, address health disparities, drive health equity and promote innovation in the oral health field.

Through this strategic grant, Barnabas Center can continue to provide indispensable services to the most vulnerable in the communities it serves and positively influence the lives of more individuals, including Patsy.

“From the front desk staff to my doctors, everyone at the Barnabas Center dental office has treated me with nothing but kindness. Not once have I felt judged, and it feels like everyone is there to help me,” said Patsy.

When asked about this funding, Jamie Reynolds, Barnabas Center President and CEO said, “We are grateful for our community who supports our dental program and  partners, like Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, who invest in quality dental care in our community.”

The Barnabas Center dental program provides affordable dental services for low to moderate-income adults, living in Nassau County, who have no health insurance and includes exams, extractions, cleanings and more.  Last year, the clinic was able to serve 483 patients out of their Fernandina Beach office and their satellite office in Hilliard. 

Barnabas Center provides help and hope to individuals and families in need in Nassau County to improve their stability, health and well-being. For more information about Barnabas’ programs, visit wwwBarnabasnassau.org

About Delta Dental Community Care Foundation

The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California and its affiliated companies, including Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental of New York, Inc. Since 2011, the Community Care Foundation has awarded more than $130 million in funding and support to increase access to quality dental care, oral health education and to advance scientific research across the company’s 15-state service area and Washington, D.C. For more information about the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, please visit https://www1.deltadentalins.com/foundation.html

About Delta Dental of California

Since 1955, Delta Dental of California has offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care coverage to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California enterprise includes its affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., as well as the national DeltaCare USA network, and provides dental benefits to more than 44 million people across 15 states and the District of Columbia*. All are members of the Delta Dental Plans Association based in Oak Brook, Illinois, the not-for-profit national association that, through a national network of Delta Dental companies, collectively covers millions of people nationwide. For more information about Delta Dental of California, please visit www.deltadentalins.com

*Delta Dental of California’s operating areas encompass Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.