Mission & Vision
One Charity. Changing and Improving Lives. Our mission is to improve the lives of people within the communities by providing health education and services that address preventable oral and chronic health diseases. The organization is dedicated to changing and improving lives in local communities and around the world. Our vision is to close the gap experienced by some communities in accessing healthy living options. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live healthy, vital and happier lives regardless of economic circumstance or ethnic background. Learn more about our work.
How To Help
Make A Donation That Will Change A Child’s Life Forever. A donation of $100 pays for a child’s visit to a dentist. The ways to help are many, the reason simple: Every child needs a dentist. Every child deserves a smile. This conviction lies at the heart of Dreams Are Possible (DAP) work and mission. Supporters Make It PossibleDreams Are Possible programs are sustained by the vision, generosity and caring of individuals, corporations and foundations. Our programs have reached over 3,500 children and family members in the Los Angeles county and DAP has been a voice for children for over 5 years. The DAP ...
Who We Are
In 2005, Dreams Are Possible, Inc. (DAP) was founded by Lesa Paige. Lesa got the idea for DAP while Lesa was working on her thesis, entitled “Disparities in Children’s Oral Health and Access to Care.” During her research, statistic after statistic spoke between the lines about needs that were not being addressed. Lesa’s interest and resulting motivation in the subject matter was obvious when the California Dental Association Journal decided to publish her thesis in September of 2007. Sharing what she learned at home with her husband James, lively discussions were generated that centered on how one could go about making a difference ...
What We Do
Two programs to support our vision. Project Smile formly known as DAP With a SMILE program activities are designed to educate school aged children 5 to 14 years old in oral hygiene, nutrition, tooth brushing demostrations. We provide FREE visual dental screening examinations by licensed dentists. Learn more> Kidz CookUp Program puts focus on nutrition education for all children and youth age 5 to 17 to empower healthy eating habits. Learn more>
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers NeededWe need volunteers! How You Can Help: We always need volunteers at all of...
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Prevention Dental Disease
Children Oral HygieneCavity prevention is not the only concern parents should have when considering their...
Dental Disease is Preventable!
We ask every child “Why do you brush your teeth?” Is it because Mom or...
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Healthy Living
25 Healthy Snacks for KidsThis is a great PDF nutrition fact sheet that was put together by the American Dietetic Association. The snacks are good for everyone, not just kids. Read more Read More →
Eat More Fiber Every Day
If you’re confused by fiber, you’re not alone. But don’t get frustrated. A good rule to remember is that if you eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fruits and nuts, you usually get most of the fiber you need. Which means you will also be lowering your risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Dietary fiber also helps you feel... [Read more of this review]
A Food Diary Can Help You Lose Weight
Writing down what you eat makes it tough to fool yourself. There’s a reason so many doctors and nutritionists recommend keeping a food diary when you’re trying to lose weight: It actually appears to work. The case for food diaries (or food records or journals) got a little stronger today, when weight-loss researchers reported that a large,... [Read more of this review]
Reduce Your Sodium Intake
Start adapting your own recipes. However, first you need to start by reducing your sodium content. Below are just a few tips to consider in reducing your sodium intake: Use low salt or no-salt added products. Use fresh or frozen vegetables intead of canned. Use homemade soups and combination recipes in place of canned or commercially prepared... [Read more of this review]
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