The Issue At Hand
Many houseless individuals suffer from preventable oral health conditions due to a lack of regular access to proper dental care and hygiene products. Without consistent access to these fundamental resources and human rights, many members of the unsheltered community face serious risks of detrimental and painful oral infections. By providing basic dental products to those in need, we can effectively prevent and lessen the effects of dental diseases among unsheltered individuals, giving them the essential care they deserve while making their lives a bit easier. This can be done by assembling hygiene kits and donating them to local shelters in your area, or by offering them to someone you notice is in need of care.
Why It Matters
The unhoused community deserves the same level of access to basic oral health and hygiene resources as any other members of our society. By offering the resources that we are privileged to have access to, we can help reduce the risk of preventable tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues that unsheltered individuals are forced to endure. These are people who are just trying to get by in their lives, living in unsuitable conditions that can negatively impact their health and further contribute to societal stigma against them. If we take time to understand their needs and how to provide assistance, we can hopefully make a positive difference in their lives, and make living just a little bit easier for them.
Local Shelters and Community Hubs
Hygiene4all At 824 SE MLK Jr Blvd
Phone Number: (971) 236-2524
Blanchet House at 310 NW Glisan St
Phone Number :503-241-4340
https://blanchethouse.org/get-involved
Rose Haven at 1740 Northwest Glisan Street
Phone Number :(503) 248-6364
Links to More Hygiene Products
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