Charities We Love
LPS is a proud supporter of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation. Their mission is to advance the orthodontic specialty by supporting quality education and research that leads to excellence in patient care, and by promoting orthodontic charitable giving. To date, the AAO Foundation has funded over $15 million in research grants through the AAOF Awards Program alongside charitable programs such as Donated Orthodontic Services and Disaster Relief.
LPS supports the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation. OMSF helps to transform the treatment of pain, defects, disease, and trauma by underwriting cutting-edge research and education that furthers the specialty and improves the lives of patients.
The Florida Dental Association (FDA) is committed to dental health for all Floridians. More than 8,000 patients were treated as a result of this organization in 2021 through the Florida Mission of Mercy Program. We are proud to make a difference in this community by helping them achieve better oral health.
Luke 18:1 Foundation was created for the purpose of finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA is a terminal and degenerative disease that causes weakness and wasting of the voluntary muscles in infants and children. LPS is proud to help 1 in every 10,000 babies born with SMA by helping this charity raise awareness about SMA, advancing funding for research, and providing education to support individuals and families that have been affected by this disease.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the largest and most prominent youth organizations in the United States, founded in 1910 with a mission to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Through a wide range of outdoor activities, community service, and leadership training, the BSA helps young people develop essential life skills, character, and a sense of civic duty. The organization’s emphasis on building confidence, teamwork, and a commitment to community has made it a vital institution in fostering responsible citizenship and personal growth in generations of young Americans.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. We do this through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families.
- Ensure access to reliable information and services across the lifespan
- Support research and innovation that drives towards improved quality of life and well-being for individuals with autism throughout their lives
- Leverage our assets through advocacy, partnerships and collaboration to support, extend and convene the work of service providers
- Accelerate delivery of solutions for adult quality of life needs, including transition, employment, housing and health and wellness
- Live and promote principles of diversity, equity, access and inclusion both in and outside of the organization