Juan shows us his pearly whites after receiving one of Esperanza’s cavity prevention programs. Juan is one of many who learned how to properly care their smile today. Not only were they taught vital information to can pass along to their friends and loved ones, but also received a dental cleaning! Lori, your donation made this possible for Juan!

Juan is from Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and says that before today he never really understood the importance of flossing. However, after being well informed, he promises to floss and to teach his children how to do so as well.

Thanks again Lori, your donation made an impact on Juan as well as in his community!

Living in a rural area in the Dominican Republic can make it really difficult for women like Ingrid to have health check ups, or to get to an urban clinic to receive a yearly pap examination. Merrilee, your gift has allowed Ingrid to be able to have this essential examination to guarantee herself and her family one of the most important things: her health!

Ingrid can now focus on her family and her fourishing business. She started a small embroidery business 7 years ago, and after receiving the support and resources from Esperanza is now a successful business woman employing other struggling mothers in her community.

Thank you Merrilee, you have made an impact more than you know!

Jaquelin is a young mother who makes her home in El Chichigua, a rural community of Santiago, Dominican Republic.

Jaquelin is an associate of Esperanza, which means she has taken out a microloan in order to start her own small business. She hopes to use her skills to keep herself and her son safe and sound. Thanks to your donation of $15, Jaquelin was able to take advantage of one of Esperanza’s essential services – a cavity prevention program.

Thank you for giving Jaquelin a reason to smile Kaitie!

Fausto is 60 years old and lives in the Dominican Republic. He now knows it is never too late to take care of his smile! Thanks to your gift of a cavity prevention program, Fausto not only has improved dental health, but knows how to keep his mouth healthy in the future.

Here at Esperanza, we strongly believe that teaching our associates preventative care is vital in avoiding health problems in the future.

Thanks again, Aaron, for making this possible for Fausto! Gracias!!

Katie is from a small rural community in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and so she has difficulty accessing much needed services. Not only is leaving her community difficult and time consuming, but extremely expensive as well.

Thanks to your donation Candace, Katie was able to receive an essential womens health exam without having to leave her community.

Thank you for giving Katie the fundamental gift of taking care of her health, for this she is eternally grateful!

Katie says, “Gracias!” Candace.

Cinthia strikes a pose and flashes us her new clean smile! Today Cinthia received a fluoride treatment and also learned how she should be taking care of her dental hygiene. Cinthia is from the north of the Dominican Republic, Santiago to be exact.

Cinthia is the daughter of an associate of Esperanza, and because of the commitment her mother made to Esperanza, she is able to receive health and education programs, as well as the access to start up business funding. Thank you for your kind donation Cris, because of it Cinthia can now keep her pearly whites healthy and strong!

Thanks again Cris!

Rosa shows us her pearly whites after receiving her cavity prevention program! Your donation supported Rosa in receiving the information on how to take care of her teeth, as well as her very first fluoride treatment.

In the Rosas community of El Puerto located in the Dominican Republic, regularly visiting a dentist is a luxury. Greg and Monica, your donation made this possible for Rosa and she is extremely grateful! Thank you for making an impact in the life of Rosa!

Estarlin is only 19 years old, and has his whole life ahead of him. He loves baseball (like most of Dominicans his age), and dreams of one day studying at the University in the main town of Puerto Plata. Estarlin lives in a rural community called El Puerto with his mother who is an associate of Esperanza.

Because of the commitment his mother made with Esperanza, and your donation Howard, he was able to receive a cavity prevention program here today. Estarlin not only got his teeth cleaned, but also he learned how to keep them healthy for the future.  This information will help him today and he can also pass it on to future generations. Thank you for blessing Estarlin with this invaluable gift Howard, it has made an impact more than you know!

Erca just received her very first cavity prevention program at 12 years old, and has you and Esperanza to thank Michael!

Erca lives with her family in a small community called Baja Bonico located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic in the region of Puerto Plata. Her mother is an associate of Esperanza, and because of this Erca and her family have access to essential education and health services such as this one. Thank you so much for your kind donation Michael, now Erca can make sure her dental hygiene is in order so she can continue to pursue her dream of receiving a college education.

“Gracias” Michael!