Basket of Hope
Basket of Hope in St. Louis delivers thousands of baskets to several hospitals and the Ronald McDonald House each year. The baskets are given to children with cancer and contain toys, games, crafts, movies, pre-loaded MP3 players, gift certificates and much more. At Christmas and Easter, the St. Louis Rams deliver baskets to children at Cardinal Glennon and Shriner's Hospital.

Connections to Success
Connections to success empowers determined individuals with a plan and resources to achieve economic self-reliance. Its programs include Professional Development, Pathways to Success, Wheels to Success and Dress for Success. Dress for Success Midwest provides women transitioning to the workforce with business appropriate apparel as they prepare to enter the professional workforce.

The Karen Weidinger Foundation
The Karen Weidinger Foundation (KWF), founded in 2004, is a St. Charles-based charity made-up entirely of volunteers. The KWF has raised and donated nearly $200,000 to assist breast cancer patients in the community. Each and every dollar has stayed in the community offering items and services that are not typically covered by insurance, such as wigs, post-mastectomy camisoles and dietary consultation, as well as support and wellness programs designed to improve the healing process for patients.

YMCA
The Y offers programs, services and initiatives focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Its programs enable kids to realize their potential and provide ways for families to have fun together. Th Y works to empower people to be healthier in spirit, mind and body, prepares people for college and employment, welcomes and embraces newcomers and helps foster a nationwide service ethic.