In the spring of 2002, a few community oriented dental professionals with the dedication of a multitude of volunteers and supporters in St. Louis, Missouri launched the first Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) event to provide underserved children with free, comprehensive dental care, including examinations, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorations, oral surgery and x-rays. Give Kids A Smile - St. Louis is a not-for-profit which continues working to eliminate the silent epidemic of dental disease for the millions of children who cannot sleep, eat properly, pay attention in school, or simply smile.

Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County is an independent local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, governed by a volunteer board of directors from St. Charles County. It is a non-profit ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to constructing decent, affordable homes in St. Charles County in partnership with hard-working , low-income families. By requiring the payment of a 30 year interest-free mortgage and 350 “sweat equity hours”, Habitat for Humanity offers families a “hand up” rather than a “hand out”. Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County is committed to creating homeownership opportunities for working families. Since its inception in 1997, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County has built 38 homes in Wentzville, O’Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters and Portage De Sioux. These homes were built in partnership with qualifying St. Charles County families of diverse backgrounds. Habitat families work in local manufacturing, retail, health and other service industries, earning between 25%-50% of the median income in St. Charles county. Habitat for Humanity utilizes the financial and human resources of area churches, businesses, foundation, individual, civic organizations and qualified, low-income families to advance the mission of homeownership. The Habitat St. Charles ReStore is a building materials thrift store. Donated building materials and select home goods, both new and used, are sold to the public at extremely discounted prices. All donated items receive a tax deduction receipt and are resold tax free for an even bigger savings! The funds raised through the St. Charles ReStore help build simple, decent, affordable homes for deserving families in St. Charles County.