Thursday, June 13, 2013

"Share the Care" Contest Nominee Spotlight: Broken Arrow Neighbors

Broken Arrow Neighbors (BAN) is an interfaith organization providing basic needs emergency assistance to over 11,000 financially disadvantaged people in the Broken Arrow area. Many of these clients require multiple visits and services to maintain or help regain self-sufficiency.

They offer programs like a food pantry, financial assistance, medical clinic, legal aid and clothing services to those in Broken Arrow. They believe that people of all faiths should work together to meet the needs of the working poor and elderly.

MobileSmiles recently spent it's first stay with Broken Arrow Neighbors in April. We had a wonderful experience working with their staff and meeting their clients to assess their dental needs and get them out of pain. We were told by their staff that this is one of the biggest requests by their clients and they are constantly looking for ways to alleviate dental pain and prevent future dental problems for their clients.

Here's what the nominees said about BAN:

How do think these services would benefit the organization?

"Broken Arrow Neighbors does so much for the community and strive to help meet the needs of individuals that have limited resources. Many of the patients that would benefit from the MobileSmiles van have not had dental care in a very long time. BAN is dedicated to establishing on on-site dental clinic and hopes to complement those services with MobileSmiles visits."

Why do you think they should win this contest?

"Broken Arrow Neighbors is always exploring new opportuntiies to better serve those individuals seeking their assistance. BAN always place a priority on "going the extra mile" and it would be great to help them meet their mission."

1 comment:

Kline ATV Adventures said...

Broken Arrow neighbors does so much good for our community. They do so much with what little they have. I hope they win...it would be a win for the whole Broken Arrow Community.