Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Let\u2019s Smile, Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: Let\u2019s Smile
\nMailing Address: 155 Oakdale Street
\nCity: Owatonna
\nState: MN
\nPostal Code: 55060
\nMain Phone: 507-455-4063
\nMain Fax: N\/A
\nOrganization Website: www.letssmile@outlook.com
\nEmployer ID Number: 46-2672230
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/16\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Bringing Preventive Dental Care to Underserved Children Through School-Based Outreach
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s Smile, Inc. is a Minnesota-based nonprofit dental organization that provides preventive and restorative dental care to children and teens who are uninsured or enrolled in public health insurance programs. Since 2013, Let\u2019s Smile has operated both a community dental clinic and portable school-based outreach programs that bring dental care directly to children who face transportation, financial, and access barriers.<\/p>\n
Funding from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will support Let\u2019s Smile\u2019s school-based dental outreach program, which delivers preventive dental services directly at Head Start preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, charter schools, and alternative learning centers throughout rural Southern Minnesota.<\/p>\n
Our licensed dental hygienists and dental assistants transport portable dental equipment to school sites to provide oral health screenings, dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and oral health education. By bringing care directly to schools, we remove many of the barriers that prevent children from receiving routine dental care.<\/p>\n
Many children we serve come from low-income households and face significant barriers to accessing dental services. Poor oral health is one of the leading causes of preventable school absences among children, making access to preventive dental care critical for both health and academic success. Without early prevention and treatment, these children are at higher risk for untreated tooth decay, dental pain, infection, and missed school days.<\/p>\n
This project will expand outreach services and increase the number of children receiving preventive dental care across multiple school settings. The requested funding will help support portable dental equipment, clinical supplies, and outreach operations necessary to provide these services.<\/p>\n
Through this program, Let\u2019s Smile anticipates serving 300\u2013400 children with preventive dental care during the project year, helping children stay healthy, confident, and ready to learn.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $85,000 (This reflects staffing, travel, portable equipment, and clinical supplies needed to operate school-based outreach clinics.)<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): \u2022 Minnesota Department of Health \u2013 Dental Safety Net Grant \u2022 Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation \u2022 South Country Health Alliance \u2022 United Way of Steele County \u2022 Individual donors and community supporters \u2022 Local business sponsorships and fundraising events<\/p>\n
Project Duration: January 1, 2027 \u2013 December 31, 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: Southern Minnesota including Steele, Rice, Waseca, Dodge, and Olmsted Counties
\nAge Group To Be Served: Children and teens ages 3\u201318<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Holly
\nContact Last Name: Jorgensen
\nContact Title: Founder & Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 507-455-4063
\nContact Email: letssmile@outlook.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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