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White Orthodontics is committed to our Saginaw, MI community! We give back through many local initiatives that support and strengthen families. Community involvement is an essential expression of our practice’s values and purpose– which creates deeper meaning for everyone involved. Keep reading about some of the ways this Saginaw orthodontist supports local!

Gala Funds Outstanding Catholic Education in Saginaw

The Nouvel: A Night to Shine Gala is the school's premier annual fundraising event, dedicated to building an endowment for faculty and staff compensation at Nouvel Catholic Central Schools in Saginaw Township.

Mid Michigan Performance Program Builds Elite Musicians

MidMichigan Impact is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth in the Tri-City area and surrounding school districts with a high-level music performance experience.

Merrill Robotics Builds Tomorrow's STEM Leaders

Merrill Robotics competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), a program that challenges students to design, program, and build industrial-sized robots in just weeks — developing real-world engineering skills, teamwork, and STEM confidence along the way.

Community Fund Honors Jake Katzenberger with a Park Memorial

The Village of St. Charles and the Saginaw Community Foundation are working together to honor Jake with a tunnel and treehouse memorial at Coal Miners Park, a place designed to spark the same imagination and energy Jake brought to everyone around him.

Hemlock Students Celebrate Reading Month

Each March, Hemlock Public School District joins schools across the country in celebrating National Reading Month — a dedicated time to inspire young readers, cultivate a lifelong love of books, and build the literacy skills that form the foundation of academic success.

Kids Build Character at Saginaw Little League

Saginaw Little League provides youth baseball and softball opportunities for kids ages 4–16 throughout the Saginaw area, with divisions ranging from Tee-Ball all the way to Senior League.

Families Find Comfort at the Hospitality House of Saginaw

The Hospital Hospitality House of Saginaw provides compassionate, affordable housing for patients and their families while they navigate treatment at Saginaw area hospitals — offering a home away from home during difficult times. Serving families across Mid-Michigan, including Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, and surrounding communities, the Hospitality House ensures loved ones can stay close, rest comfortably, and focus on things that matter most.

Annual Sporting Event Benefits Mental Health

By attending or supporting the Great Lakes Bay Area Celebrity Game this year, people can take part of incredible work of The B#4 Foundation...

Southern-Themed Auction Inspires Community Action

Since our beginning, White Orthodontics has been committed to supporting life-changing work in the Saginaw community. The CAN Council exists to prevent child abuse and neglect through vital programs...

Parents Rally for High School Athletes

The Heritage Hawktion annual fundraiser is run by the Heritage High School Athletic Association, a parent-run group of volunteers that supports all sports programs and student athletes at Heritage High School.

Freeland Scholarship Dinner Celebrates the 90s

The Freeland Scholarship Dinner is a themed, annual community event affiliated with the Freeland Community Chamber of Commerce that relies on the support of local small businesses to provide financial support to Freeland High School seniors intent on pursuing higher education.

Wishes Come True for Saginaw Foster Children

This year, thanks to our generous patients and community members, White Orthodontics was able to fulfill entire wish lists for 20 foster children affiliated with the Ennis Center for Children.

Dream Center Dedicates Resources to Neighbors in Need

In November, The Dream Makers hosted a Masquerade Ball, with proceeds benefiting The Great Lakes Dream Center in Bay City. Funds generated directly supported pantry stocking, resources, and operational expenses—ensuring continued service to low-income families, single parents, and individuals in recovery.

Middle School Running Club Hosts a Favorite Saginaw Tradition

The Gobbler Gallop Thanksgiving Day race has become a staple holiday tradition for hundreds of families in the Saginaw area.

Grief Center Helps Children and Families Navigate Loss

We are honored each year to sponsor the Children’s Grief Center’s Hearts of Hope initiative, which provides vital resources for children, teens, and families grieving a death.

Players Build Life Skills and Lifelong Friendships

Softball has become quite a force in our communities! The Freeland Lady Firehawks is composed of several travel softball teams based in Freeland, Michigan.

Youth Baseball Program Keeps History Alive

The Mid-Michigan Lumbermen are a non-profit youth travel baseball organization with teams that range from 8U to 16U. They provide supplemental baseball programs to existing youth and high school programs to assist in continued growth of their players and to maintain area baseball history and traditions.

Remembrance Day Brings Comfort to Grieving Individuals and Families

The Keys of Hope Foundation acknowledged women and families affected by pregnancy and infant loss at its Wave of Light Remembrance Day on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Memorial Cup Champions Reinforce Strong Values

The Saginaw Spirit's mission statement is one White Orthodontics is proud to align with: "Providing the Great Lakes Bay Region with world-class sports entertainment to ensure it is a better place to live, work and play. Partnering with the community to develop elite student athletes into successful people. Committed to excellence on and off the ice."

Small Community Creates Opportunities for Connection

We were happy to support the Swan Valley Family Movie Night Series and concessions stand, which helped make family-friendly entertainment community-oriented and fun. These shared experiences strengthen community bonds— and we love being part of them!

Community Foundation Makes Strides Towards Wellness

White Orthodontics proudly sponsored the BWell Race series, a "Strides Towards Wellness" event focused on physical and mental well-being.

Club Soccer Tournament Energizes Saginaw Community

White Orthodontics was proud to serve again as Premiere Sponsor of the Spirit of Saginaw Invitational, a major club soccer tournament bringing together DCFC teams and families from all over the state of Michigan for competitive play.

Small Businesses Invest in School Athletic Programs

As a sponsor of the Freeland Football Program, White Orthodontics helped Freeland Highschool pay off their turf field, add a new locker room, and build a new weight room for their sports programs (with weight room equipment-- trap bars, slam balls, and power stacks).

Local Landmark Sparks Curiosity and a Love of Learning

The Saginaw Children’s Zoo is a treasured part of our community. Brew at the Zoo raised funds for their Living, Learning Lab Program, which provides hands-on science education for local third grade students.

Saginaw Hockey Partners with White Orthodontics

Each year, White Orthodontics hosts an annual free Mouthguard Clinic, and in 2025 we welcomed a partnership with Saginaw Hockey. We incorporated and sponsored an organized youth ball hockey tournament, where registrants of all experience levels teamed up and geared up for fun play in our front parking lot.

Resource Center Aids Hundreds of Foster Children and Teens

Our team spent time volunteering at Foster Families Resource Center, sorting and organizing donated items for foster children and their caregivers. This nonprofit started as one woman's vision to make a small difference in a few foster families in our area— and has rapidly grown to serve thousands of people right here in Saginaw and our neighboring communities.

Educators Shape Young Saginaw Minds

Teachers play a vital role in shaping the futures of our children. We were grateful to show appreciation to the Westdale Elementary educators for their dedication, care, and commitment to students in Saginaw.

All Star Game Benefits Local Charities

Since 2014, the Tri-City WELS Men's Basketball League has hosted the Celebrity All Star Game, which has become a meaningful Saginaw tradition raising tens of thousands of dollars for charitable causes. White Orthodontics was honored to contribute to I Support the 1%, a nonprofit organization with a powerful mission: “No veteran should ever go hungry.”

New Equipment Fosters Imaginative Play

Play matters! White Orthodontics donated funds to Shields Elementary for new playground equipment so young students have safe, engaging places to stretch, move, and connect. Joyful experiences are foundational to childhood and benefit families while contributing to a thriving community.

Indoor Space Promotes Athletic Skill Development

We were proud to be part of the PDs Dugout project, a 4,000 sq ft functional space in Saginaw Township for individual athletes. PDs Dugout is an indoor baseball, softball, and turf facility that instructs and develops players, provides training space with batting cages, and runs regular Catchers, Pitchers, and Hitting Clinics to help individuals reach their full potential. Check out PDs on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PDs.Dugout. Youth sports programs teach perseverance, teamwork, and builds confidence—values White Orthodontics loves to support.

Men's Conference Supports Faith, Leadership, and Connection

We believe that healthy communities are built from the inside out and invest in opportunities that encourage reflection, service, and strong family values. White Orthodontics supports the annual Catholic Men’s Conference, an event dedicated to strengthening connections, faith, leadership, and purpose among men in our Saginaw community. Sponsorships help pay for guest speaker expenses, morning coffee & meals, promotional materials, and commemorative items to encourage spiritual growth.

Partnership with Emmaus House Aids Women in Need of Housing, Hope, and Healing

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.

A Brighter Holiday for Foster Children in the Saginaw Area

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.

Gobbler Gallop Sets New Record at Annual Thanksgiving Event

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!

Spirit of Saginaw Invitational Celebrates Competition and Camaraderie

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.

STPD Golf Outing Supports Critical School Safety Programs

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.

Annual Sports Clinic Promotes Local Small Business Owners

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...

Ball Hockey Tournament Enlivens Families in Downtown Saginaw

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.

White Ortho Backs Saginaw Township's Soccer Association

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

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.

Local Teams Prep Dinner for Saginaw Shelter Residents

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!