The Santa Letter Project 2009

A group of local volunteers, working in conjunction with the Cheyenne River Youth Project, is continuing the tradition of the Santa Letter Project for 2009. With the kindness and generosity of many volunteers, we hope to be a small part of bringing hope and joy and Peace to the children of the Cheyenne River.

http://www.lakotayouth.org/family/christmas.html

Non-perishable Food Drive

In an effort to help raise support for those who may be in a time of need in the St. Louis area, we are pleased to participate in an Annual Holiday Food Drive contest. For every single can or box of food is brough into our office during the months of October, Novemeber, and December, we hold a contest where our patients name are submitted into a drawing to win a generous prize. Last year, our prize and winner was:
                   Julie Herzon, who won a Kindle Wireless Reading Device                           (6" display Newest Generation,US wireless)

Thank you to all of our patients who participate in this event annually

Smiles Change Lives

We are proud supporters of Smiles Change Lives, a national nonprofit organization that provides life-changing, essential orthodontic treatment for children from low-income families.  Based in Kansas City, the program has treated more than 1,200 children since 1997. With its origin as the Virginia Brown Community Orthodontic Partnership, Smiles Change Lives has emerged as the nation’s leader in providing access to orthodontic care for underserved youth. We proudly provide free orthodontic care to qualified youth that are sponsored through this amazing organization!

Give Kids a Smile

Dr. Maz Moshiri has been an annual supporter of Give Kids A Smile since 2003, initially at the University of Louisville and now in St. Louis.  The organization started in 2000 as idea in the minds of a few community oriented professionals in St. Louis, Missouri, in response to the obvious need of the children of the area for dental care. Through the dedication of a multitude of volunteers and the support of schools, organizations, corporations, and individuals, Give Kids A Smile has provided comprehensive dental care to children since the first clinic in February, 2002. Clinics are conducted twice each year at the beautiful clinic at the Center for Advanced Dental Education at St. Louis University. Comprehensive dental care, home hygiene materials, education materials, lunch and fun are provided free of charge in an circus environment that generates excitement and joy in the children we serve. Please visit http://gkas.org/ for more information or to volunteer for this wonderful event.

A Voice for Every Child (Formerly City CASA)

We are proud supporters of A Voice for Every Child (formerly St. Louis City CASA), a community organization who’s mission is to speak on behalf of neglected and abused children who are in foster care in St. Louis. By supporting this organization, abused and neglected foster children have highly trained volunteers advocating for them in the courtroom. The ultimate goal of A Voice for Every Child is to represent all children in foster care in St. Louis. We ask that you join us in supporting this remarkable organization to help children in need. For more information about A Voice for Every Child, please visit their website, www.voicesforchildrenstl.org. If you would like to make a donation, send your tax-free gift to A Voice for Children St. Louis at 920 N. Vandeventer, St. Louis, MO 63108. When making a gift, be sure to note that you are a patient of our practice. Thank you for joining us in this great cause.

Annual Food Drive

The need for food in our local food pantires is great, so we have made it a tradition to ask our patients to help us provide food to our communities during every Holdiay Season. In appreciation of your support, our office has a drawing for the chance to win a beautiful gift basket.

Candy Buy Back Program

In effort to keep our patients’ smiles beautiful and healthy, we participate in a special Halloween program that rewards patients for each pound of candy they bring to our office. The reward changes every year, so keep checking back with us for updates. Have a frightful time during Halloween, but don’t let candy play tricks on your teeth!

Support for Katrina

Dr. Moshiri and his staff proudly raised funds to help support the victims of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. With over 90,000 square miles of destructions, thousands of residents of New Orleans and other towns large and small along the Gulf Coast suffered a total loss – of their relatives, homes, property and livelihoods. Joining forces with The American Red Cross, Dr. Moshiri and a number of his patients raised money to help these victims of Hurricane Katrina. One hundred percent of the proceeds were given to The American Red Cross for this cause. We appreciate your generosity as you joined us in helping others in need.