EDIC Roots Outreach Program
EDIC has long supported various dental community organizations. Whether through sponsored volunteerism or financial contributions, giving back is essential to our culture. Likewise, we’re proud to see dental offices and dental students team up to support the community organizations in their states, to provide dental care through mobile units and citywide dental programs, and to offer aid in other ways that show generosity and care to people in need.
In further efforts to give back to our own community, in 2022, EDIC created the EDIC Roots Outreach Program to provide our employees with company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and community initiatives. As we recognize the significance of backing local causes, volunteering, and enriching the lives of others, our team is dedicated to helping in the community to provide a better future of cultivating kindness, compassion, and unity in society. The simplest gesture can mean something much greater to someone in need. We invite our colleagues to join us in our mission to spread kindness and empathy.
2022 Program Highlights
2022 Quarter 3:
Our EDIC staff collected and donated over 200+ back-to-school items to Westborough Youth & Family Services. EDIC also provided a monetary donation to the non-profit to help Westborough, MA families in need.
2022 Quarter 4:
The EDIC staff collected coats and other warm items for the annual coat drive at Project Just Because in Hopkinton, MA. EDIC also provided a monetary donation to help the non-profit. The organization manages numerous year-long and seasonal programs that are offered to all Massachusetts residents in need.
2023 Program Highlights
2023 Quarter 1:
The EDIC team paid tribute to the late Hope Maxwell, former EDIC CEO, who had a profound love for dogs. In her memory, staff members donated over 100 items to the Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton, MA, an organization dedicated to sheltering and finding loving homes for stray or unwanted companion animals. This act of kindness honored Hope’s passion and commitment to animal welfare.
2023 Quarter 2:
During Earth Day month in April 2023, the EDIC team volunteered to clean up litter in an area near the office building in Westborough, MA. Approximately 20 bags of trash were collected, contributing to the beautification of the local community, and demonstrating our dedication to environmental stewardship. The Westborough Community Land Trust provided support by supplying trash bags and a cleanup location.
2023 Quarter 3:
EDIC collaborated with Veterans Inc. in Worcester, MA, an organization providing vital services to veterans and their families. The team collected over 1000 items from the organization’s wish list and assembled care packages containing toiletry items, snacks, socks, knit hats, and dental hygiene products. Additionally, EDIC donated $500 to support the organization’s efforts. Gratitude is extended to the EDIC Board Directors who generously contributed dental items for the veteran care packages.
2023 Quarter 4:
EDIC supported the Westborough Youth & Family Services Annual Free Holiday Store in partnership with the local Westborough Rotary Club. The team collected and donated over $1000 in gift cards for older teens and families in need. Additionally, the staff collected gently used purses to support the organization’s Purse Project, providing women with essential feminine products and toiletries. This initiative demonstrated EDIC’s commitment to supporting their community and those in need during the holiday season.
2024 Program Highlights
2024 Quarter 1:
Our team proudly came together this Earth Day to make a difference in our community by participating in a cleanup initiative. With enthusiasm and teamwork, we collected over 20 bags of trash, helping to create a cleaner, greener environment for everyone to enjoy. We’re committed to making a positive impact and look forward to continuing our efforts to protect and preserve our planet. Thank you, Westborough Community Land Trust, for supplying trash bags and a local cleanup location.
2024 Quarter 2:
When we work together, we can significantly improve the lives of those who need it most. Our dedicated staff came together in an inspiring show of generosity and community spirit, donating over 150 items to the Worcester County Food Bank. In addition to these much-needed supplies, EDIC contributed a monetary donation, further supporting the vital work of the food bank.
2024 Quarter 3:
On September 27th, Hurricane Helene devastated much of western North Carolina and neighboring states of Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida. To help provide support to western North Carolina, all dentists in states affected, and North Carolina families in that region, EDIC donated $2500 to the NCDS Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. EDIC also created a social media challenge to raise more funds. For every LIKE and SHARE of our Hurricane Relief Fund posting, we donated $10 to the Fund. The Challenge generated another $500 in donations. Thank you to the NCDS for creating the Fund and helping the dental profession to come together to show support and generosity when needed.
2024 Quarter 4:
This holiday season, staff members donated unwrapped toys to start our collection for Toys for Tots. Additionally, EDIC donated $500 for the Roots team to shop at a local small business, The Learning Express, for more donations while making a big impact to support small businesses in the community. When you shop small, you’re not just buying a gift—you’re supporting families and your community.
2025 Program Highlights
2025 Quarter 1:
Our incredible EDIC Roots Program team came together to donate 177 much-needed pet items to the Worcester Animal Rescue League in Worcester, MA. The donations included pet food, care and cleaning supplies, training tools, and toys—many of which were on the organization’s wish list. We also proudly supported a local small business by shopping at VetMed, a family-owned pet supply store in Franklin, MA. Let’s continue to spread kindness, uplift our community, and champion local pet adoption!
2025 Quarter 2:
In celebration of Earth Day, EDIC staff teamed up with staff members of The Massachusetts Dental Society for a hands-on cleanup along Route 9 in Westborough, MA. With guidance from the Westborough Community Land Trust, we collected trash and helped make our local environment a little greener and cleaner. This collaboration is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we work together. Huge thanks to our volunteers for their energy and commitment to a cleaner planet.
2025 Quarter 3:
Our team came together to support a wonderful cause — the Birthday Program through an organization in Hopkinton, MA called Project Just Because. Thanks to the generosity and spirit of our staff, we collected and donated nearly 500 birthday party supplies for children ages 1 to 12. From balloons and cake mix to party hats and decorations — we made sure every birthday has a reason to smile. We also supported two local small businesses — The Learning Express and Tatnuck Bookstore, both located in Westborough, MA by purchasing 36 birthday gifts to help families create a memorable and joyful celebration for their children. We’re proud to play a small part in giving back to our community and spreading happiness one birthday at a time through this amazing program.
