The Robert E. Asker Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Center for Children is a charity that provides free speech therapy to children aged 2-7 years old, without regard to race, color, creed, or gender. The Center serves children throughout western North Dakota, with a focus on children within a 50-mile radius of Bismarck-Mandan. The Center's speech therapist is licensed, ASHA-certified, and has a Master's degree in speech-language pathology. The Center is sponsored by Scottish Rite Freemasons and receives funding from various sources, including corporations, foundations, grants, service clubs, individuals, and families.