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Our
Story
Right now, children in Southern Illinois are suffering from painful, preventable dental problems—and they have nowhere to turn.
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With recent Medicaid cuts, emergency rooms are seeing more kids in crisis, and many families are being turned away because there are no providers available. The Smile Savers Initiative was born out of this critical gap in care.
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Our goal is simple: To provide life-changing dental care to children who have been left behind by the system. ​
We can’t do this without you. Your gift of just $25, $50, or $100 today, can directly help a child get the care they need and deserve.
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Would you be willing to help us bring a smile to a child’s face today?
“This isn’t charity — it’s what every child deserves.”
The Center on Rural Parenting
Mission in Action
What We Do
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Hospital-based dental surgeries
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Preventative education and screenings
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Specialized care for Medicaid and special-needs patients
Where We Work
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Serving Illinois — Specifically rural and underserved communities
Why It Matters
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Tooth pain can impact learning, nutrition, and development
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We reduce wait times from months to weeks
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Every child receives care in a supportive, stigma-free setting
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Your Gift, Their Smile
Celebrating a Century of Service
This fall, we’ll celebrate 100 years of commitment to community health — and announce an exciting new future for the Tisdale Woods Foundation. Until then, our focus is clear: expanding Smile Savers, growing local partnerships, and serving the children who need us most.
Join us at upcoming community events and our Fall Gala, where we’ll honor lives transformed — and those who made it possible.
Get in Touch
Reach out today and our staff will get in touch at their earliest availability.
Headquarted in Southern Illinois
