Harvest Outreach was founded in 1987 by Shelia Reed to reach out to the less fortunate in the community of Dalton and has grown from a house that housed only men in the beginning to many entities today.
To meet the short term emergency needs of the hurting not only in Dalton and Whitfield County but in Calhoun Georgia as well. The growth has led Harvest to the point where they have a mens shelter, a separate womens childrens shelter, a community kitchen, free health clinic, food bank and in Calhoun a mini-soup kitchen and clothing store and free dental to be added.
Dalton
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 |
| 2 | $21,640 |
| 3 | $27,320 |
| 4 | $33,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 |
| 6 | $44,360 |
| 7 | $50,040 |
| 8 | $55,720 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.
Across the United States, free and low-cost dental clinics play a vital role in making oral healthcare reachable for everyone. Supported by government funding, non-profit organisations, and charitable contributions, these clinics deliver essential dental treatment to those who need it most — including uninsured individuals, low-income families, children, seniors, and people receiving government assistance.