America’s ToothFairy at Berkeley
Community Service/Nonprofit·Pre-Health·Education·Health/Wellness
America's ToothFairy at Berkeley educates children and seniors about oral hygiene through teach-ins at local elementary schools and senior homes, where members lead hands-on lessons and distribute dental kits. The club also tables at the Suitcase Clinic bi-monthly to reach lower-income community members. Members develop real community relationships, run campus fundraisers, and coordinate toothbrush donation drives. Weekly meetings are Mondays, 7-8 pm.
1
Meeting per week
$2,000
Total fundraising raised for dental kits
1,000
Toothbrushes received from national organization
Events They Host
Oral Hygiene Teach-Ins at Elementary Schools
Members visit local elementary schools to teach children about oral health and distribute dental kits.
Senior Home Teach-Ins
Members visit senior homes to teach oral hygiene, incorporating activities like BINGO.
Suitcase Clinic Tabling
Club tables bi-monthly at the Suitcase Clinic to distribute dental kits and informational pamphlets to lower-income community members.
Member Experiences
Small Groups
Smaller gatherings among members, noted as a favorite by one of the co-presidents.
Coffee Chats with Wesley
Member social event noted as a favorite by the Vice President.