Wellness

A person’s ability to function in life is dependent on their ability to read. We take for granted how easy it is to read the paper, directions to take medicine, following a recipe, or using cleaning materials safely. Many people cannot simply because they cannot see due to undiagnosed poor eyesight. Americans Helping Americans sponsors health initiatives such as providing grants to mobile vision clinics equipping children and adults with proper eyeglasses as well as free medical clinics serving the uninsured with chronic illnesses. Diabetes and hypertension are rampant in places of poverty due to unhealth eating being cheaper than proper nutrition. These medial ailments people families in poverty with medical bills and additional resources being required to live.

Mighty Molars

Children need preventative dental care. “Mighty Molars” is a program that provides children and youth with dental kits. The kits include toothbrushes, a three-month supply of toothpaste, and dental floss picks.

Vision

We provide grants to our partners. Our partners work with local optometrists who offer discounted prices for exams. They provide regular glasses for adults and even bifocals for senior citizens who need them.

THE CHALLENGES

Funding for medical assistance such as purchasing eyeglasses and dentures for poverty-stricken Americans are hard to come by. These are basic needs many go without. Our programs provide funding to support these programs.

OUR IMPACT IN 2023

Dental kits given to children

Individuals received medical treatment at a free clinic in Georgia

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