Ruth & Naomi’s raises over $129K for dental clinic from Night of Hope gala
CHILLIWACK — Ruth & Naomi’s says it raised over $129,000 from its Night of Hope gala on Friday, May 5 in order to help develop a dental clinic for the many people of Chilliwack who cannot afford or access basic dental care.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, May 11, Ruth and Naomi’s said the success of the fundraising dinner enables the organization to move forward with its plans for a dental clinic.
“We are thrilled to be moving forward with this project as the need is great,” Ruth and Naomi’s said on Facebook. “Since announcing our dental clinic plans to the community, we have been receiving regular phone calls from people reaching out for help with their oral health and hygiene.”
It subsequently acknowledged the local dental community whose members have assembled in order to move the project forward.
