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To prevent accidents and injuries to children in and around the home. On November 1, 2007, Charlie Horn, a 2-year-old Kansas City boy, was killed when he attempted to climb a 30″ dresser in his home. It was through this tragedy that Charlie’s House was born. Brett and Jenny Horn, Charlie’s parents, turned their tragedy into a mission. The Horns began a movement to reduce in-home accidents through increased public awareness and education. Through this effort, Charlie’s House was established and served as a resource for families seeking information on safety and injury prevention. The mission to prevent accidents and injuries to children in and around the home is fulfilled through increased awareness, public education, and the distribution of safety devices.

Annie’s Hope is a St. Louis-based center providing free, comprehensive grief support for children, teens, and families who have lost someone significant, offering peer support groups, camps (like Camp Courage), school programs, and resources to help them cope in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Their mission focuses on giving kids healthy outlets for grief, fostering connection, and building confidence through shared experiences and compassionate care, helping them move toward healing.

4 Paws 4 Rescue was founded on a commitment to serve both animals and human parents by pairing pets from all breeds and ages with the perfect forever family.  Their passionate team of fosters, volunteers and supporters devote their time and homes to ensure their pets receive the love and attention they deserve as they wait to be adopted. 4 Paws 4 Rescue is determined to find a pet that is the perfect fit for your family.

At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, they believe that everyone should have reliable access to nutritious food. That’s why they are dedicated to providing the foods and resources our neighbors need to lead healthy, thriving lives. Partnering with organizations across 26 counties in Eastern Missouri and Southwestern Illinois, they are reshaping the way hunger relief is delivered.

New Roots Urban Farm challenges traditional food systems through innovative urban agriculture practices, hands on education in food production and cooking for young people, and a commitment to nourishing both individuals and communities. Throughout the year, Sandberg Phoenix proudly hosts food drives to support the individuals and families who rely on New Roots for access to nutritious food.

The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS) mission is to provide comprehensive support—financial, emotional, and educational—to children with cancer, their families, and survivors, addressing needs from diagnosis through treatment to survivorship, helping them thrive by easing burdens like travel and living expenses and offering resources for long-term health and academic success.

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) aims to prevent kidney disease, improve the health of those affected, and increase organ availability for transplant through education, advocacy, research, and patient support, focusing on eliminating preventable disease, driving innovation for patient dignity, and ending health inequities in kidney care. Their core mission involves supporting patients, providing resources, advancing medical knowledge, and tackling systemic issues in dialysis, transplantation, and access to care to positively impact millions.

Susan G. Komen‘s mission is to save lives from breast cancer by meeting critical community needs and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure the disease, aiming for a future free from breast cancer through advocacy, education, screening, treatment, and research funding. They provide support, fund research, fight for policy changes, and support patients with care and resources to ensure access to treatment and reduce financial burdens.