In 2006 The Molar Express, a collaborative venture of EBCAP, Comprehensive Community Action Program and Thundermist Health Center, rolled into Rhode Island. Since then it has been delivering preventive and restorative dental care to children throughout the state at their schools and in the community. It allows the three partner agencies to bring essential dental care to children, regardless of their families’ ability to pay. It was made possible by a grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern New England.

Recently, Sandra Lozada, EBCAP’s Dental Practice Manager, created an informational video that takes viewers aboard the mobile dental office and shows health and safety protocols that are in place. “In addition to working as a manager at EBCAP, Sandra is a talented photographer and videographer. We would like to thank and recognize her for taking the initiative to create this video which thoughtfully shows parents and caregivers the level of care they can expect for their children on board the Molar Express,” said Norma Conley, EBCAP’s Vice President of Human Resources and Communications.

Watch: the Molar Express Video on YouTube

Congratulations, Carol Falcone, RN, EBCAP Health Center Nurse, nominee for the 2020 Grace Diaz Blue Light Award. This award is presented annually by the Rhode Island World Diabetes Day Planning Committee to an individual or organization that has positively impacted diabetes in the state of Rhode Island. The 2020 Planning Committee recognized Carol with a certificate for her commitment to the health and well-being of people living with chronic disease, for being a role model to others, and exhibiting a devotion to improving the health of the community.

We at EBCAP are very proud to have Carol as part of our team and truly appreciate her dedication to our patients!

Salve Regina University students were dyeing to help EBCAP - tie dyeing, that is! The students are enrolled in a first-year transitions (FYT) course that helps facilitate their transition from high school to college, while also encouraging them to engage in service projects to benefit the community.

Recognizing the needs of the community during the pandemic, they chose to tie dye face coverings that could be donated to EBCAP as one of their FYT service projects. Jaci Andersen, Peer Mentor, had recently completed an internship at EBCAP and facilitated the connection for the project.

The following students participated: Bridget Esposito, Celia Celona, Bella Ares, Sofia Abuin, Brianna Neary, Thomas Buckman, Olivia Marcyoniak, Grace Lee, Angelina Pitti, Mathieu Pelletier, Marcelo Paredes, Kyle Sullivan, Bella Racinez, Corilyn Richard, Christina Orellana, Gabriella Vasta, and Lauren Curry.

Their colorful face coverings are now being distributed at EBCAP's East Bay Recovery Center. Many thanks to the FYT students. Their creativity and generosity are very much appreciated by our staff and clients!

East Bay Community Action Program has been selected to be a part of Shaw’s GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program.

For the month of December, each time a $2.50 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag is purchased at the Shaw’s located at 71 East Main Road, Middletown, RI, $1 will be donated to the organization. Proceeds will benefit our Annual Appeal to fill our food pantries.

Looking for gift bags for your holiday packages? Why not purchase a few of these re-usable bags and support a great cause?