<h3>Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF) President Harold Burkemper of First Construction of St. Charles (left) and 2008 HBA President Tom Hughes of T.R. Hughes (right) presented a $10,000 donation to Kathy O&rsquo;Brien, regional vice president of Boys &amp; Girls Town of Missouri, on behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation.</h3>
<h3><img alt="HBA Boys and Girls Town Check" class="image-left" height="173" src="/images/uploads/departments/boys-and-girls-town.jpg" style="float: right;" width="240" />The funds will be used to repair and replace drywall and paint the residential center that is home to 12 young men ages 12 to 18. The mission of Boys &amp; Girls Town of Missouri is to improve the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services. Within the safe, stable environment of residential care, the children receive support, encouragement and guidance as they strive to make positive changes in their lives.</h3>
<h3>The HBA is a local trade association of more than 1,200 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA&rsquo;s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organization with special shelter needs</h3>
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