Sun Life is committed to improving access to health services for our communities. We support this work through our two philanthropic focus areas – diabetes and oral health. Oral health is an important part of overall health, and many at-risk communities lack access to preventive services and regular dental care. Diabetes, which often disproportionately impacts underprivileged communities, can lead to severe medical conditions, including cardiovascular and kidney disease. Diabetes and unattended oral health are also often connected. Supporting programs that help your communities access the health services they need, regardless of zip code, fosters healthier, more sustainable communities.
Our Health Access grant program (formerly Team Up Against Diabetes grant program) gives us the opportunity to directly engage with non-profit organizations and support health programs within their communities.
We provide programmatic support to 501(c)(3) charities that focus on the following areas:
- diabetes prevention, awareness and education
- diabetes management and care
- obesity prevention
- nutritional programs—education, management, and awareness.
- recovery support for diabetes-related complications
- oral health care
- oral disease prevention & management
