Do you remember your teenage years? They can be tough sometimes. For Fatima, age 13, they are downright painful. One year ago, Fatima and her family moved here from Portugal. As if adjusting to life in a new country, learning English and helping to care for her younger siblings weren’t enough, Fatima suffers from intense pain. Her teeth are badly infected; many were broken or discolored.
$25
Medical interpretation so that parents can communicate directly with their child’s pediatrician
$50
Transportation assistance to medical appointments for patients in need
$150
The Gift of Sight – one pair of eyeglasses for a low-income patient without vision insurance
$500
Personalized care management for a homebound patient with diabetes
$1000
Dental services to save the teeth of a patient living in poverty ($25,100 for a family of four)