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Partnership with Emmaus House Aids Women in Need of Housing, Hope, and Healing
JANUARY
White Orthodontics is proud to support the Emmaus House, a compassionate organization in Saginaw providing safe housing and guidance for women transitioning from jail or rehabilitation. With 6 homes accommodating up to 33 women, Emmaus House empowers residents to rebuild their lives through physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Community support helps women create independent, hopeful futures. The Emmaus House annual February fundraiser supports this critical mission, and White Ortho is honored to be part of such beautiful life transformations.
A Brighter Holiday for Foster Children in the Saginaw Area
DECEMBER
We are always moved by the incredible response to our Christmas Giving Tree initiative, which supported the Ennis Center for Children again this year. Our patients joined us in fulfilling wish lists for 20 foster children, selecting tags from our office Christmas tree and purchasing the items listed to make the children’s holiday dreams come true. The Ennis Center for Children has been transforming lives across Southeast Michigan for over 46 years, serving 6,000 children and families annually through foster care, adoption services, and youth support programs. Their mission resonates deeply with our commitment to community care. For more information about the Ennis Center, visit their website here.
Gobbler Gallop Sets New Record at Annual Thanksgiving Event
NOVEMBER
White Orthodontics was proud to sponsor another successful Hawks Running Club Thanksgiving Day Gobbler Gallop at Imerman Park. This year’s event set an all-time record with 750 participants continuing this cherished 15-year tradition! The event’s success directly supports the Hawks Running Club’s youth running programs in Saginaw Township and helps fund a cross country camp for White Pine runners. True to their mission of keeping family fitness accessible, entire families participated for less than the cost of a single entry at most other races.Thank you to everyone who came out to make this year’s Gobbler Gallop their biggest yet. Our participation helps build a stronger, healthier community!
Spirit of Saginaw Invitational Celebrates Competition and Camaraderie
AUGUST
White Orthodontics continued its commitment to youth athletics as Elite Sponsor of the 2024 Spirit of Saginaw Invitational Soccer Tournament. The August event brought together 101 teams from across the United States and Canada, creating an electric atmosphere of competition and community spirit for over 3,600 attendees. The tournament showcased extraordinary talent and sportsmanship, providing young athletes with an unforgettable experience that embodied the true spirit of competitive youth soccer. Through events like these, White Orthodontics remains dedicated to supporting programs that help young people develop both physical strength and strength of character and looks forward to continuing its support of community athletics programs that inspire the next generation of leaders both on and off the field. For more information, visit Saginaw Tourney Central.
STPD Golf Outing Supports Critical School Safety Programs
JULY
We’re proud to support the important work of the Saginaw Township Police Department and their TEAM (Teaching, Educating, And Mentoring) program! The TEAM program puts police officers in our local schools to teach critical safety lessons and serve as positive role models for students. From “Stranger Danger” to internet safety, these officers are making a real difference in our community. Recently, White Orthodontics had the honor of sponsoring the Saginaw Township Police Department’s annual golf outing fundraiser. The funds raised will help provide the necessary teaching materials and promotional items to keep the T.E.A.M. program going strong. We’re grateful to the Saginaw Township Police Department for their dedication to our schools and kids! If you’d like to learn more about sponsoring the TEAM program, reach out to them at 989-791-7210.
Annual Sports Clinic Promotes Local Small Business Owners
JUNE
White Ortho’s 6th annual event was the best to date with an added local vendor small business market in the parking lot along with Snowball Shaved Ice, appearances by the Saginaw Spirit mascots and the prized Memorial Cup, a digital photo booth, giveaways sponsored by Mouthguard Club and best of all, engagement with so many people in Saginaw’s fabulous community! The first 100 participants received a free custom sports mouthguard on the day of the event. Mouthguards are provided year-round at cost for $35.
Ball Hockey Tournament Enlivens Families in Downtown Saginaw
MAY
To celebrate and support the Canadian Hockey League’s Memorial Cup tournament in downtown Saginaw, White Ortho sponsored the Ball Hockey tournament outside the Dow Event Center May 25-26. Age divisions from 6U-12U competed 3v3 at recreational, intermediate, and competitive levels–check out more photos here on Facebook!
White Ortho Backs Saginaw Township's Soccer Association
APRIL
A brand new digital scoreboard stands on Field 3, part of the 80 acres of soccer fields established in 1972 on Saginaw Township’s McCarty Rd. An anticipated new addition to the complex, the scoreboard showcases White Orthodontics’ ongoing support of youth athletic programs in the community.
CAN Council Works to Protect Our Community's Children
FEBRUARY
White Ortho shows ongoing support for the Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Council in their vital mission of preventing child abuse through education, awareness, intervention, and advocacy. Since 1979, the CAN Council has provided essential services including expert forensic interviews at their Children’s Advocacy Center, court-appointed special advocates for children, school-based prevention education, and an innovative Rolling Family Resource Center that brings support directly to neighborhoods. The CAN Council’s annual Mardi Gras Auction raises crucial funds to protect and support vulnerable children in Saginaw County. Learn more about the CAN Council’s life-changing work at cancouncil.org!
We've Got Saginaw Spirit
JANUARY
White Ortho has been a proud sponsor of the Saginaw Spirit hockey team for a few years now, and this video is the latest-and-greatest promo, which plays at first intermission during the home games. Keep an eye out: Dr. White often gives away tickets for home games via social media and it’s always a good time!
Giving Tree Grants Wishes for 30 Children and Families
DECEMBER
The Ennis Center for Children delivered wish list items to 30 children and their foster families the week before Christmas–and all items were donated by White Orthodontics’ team members and patients! Special items were also collected and delivered to the CAN Council. The “Giving Tree” has become a White Ortho tradition during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas to cultivate a spirit of intentional giving and helping wonderful nonprofit organizations.
Annual Mouthguard Clinic Serves Local Youth Athletes
JULY
White Ortho’s annual mouthguard clinics provide free mouthguards to young athletes in Saginaw and surrounding communities. We believe in the transformative power of youth sports programs to build strength and character. We also believe in the transformative power of a great smile!
White Ortho's Grand Opening Party With Support For Local Charities
JUNE
White Ortho commemorated its grand opening and showcased our patient experience to our dental community, family, and friends. We sourced local small businesses and donated to 3 beloved nonprofits on behalf of each guest.
Dr. White Coaches Young Athletes
MAY
Dr. White puts his past athletic training to use throughout the year coaching various youth sports teams. Here, he runs practice for the Nouvel Panthers.
Dinner And Conversation With Mustard Seed Shelter Director And Residents
FEBRUARY
White Ortho teamed up with Hemlock Hitmen baseball players for volunteer work at Saginaw’s Mustard Seed Shelter. We worked alongside each other to provide dinner for the residents and learned more about our community in the process!
Acquire The Fire With The Saginaw Spirit
JANUARY
Dr. White was the guest speaker at the Saginaw Spirit’s “Acquire the Fire” Faith Night where he shared stories from his life both on and off the football field as well as crediting faith for shaping his values and informing his decisions.