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On January 30, 2013, SMILE again participated in Project Homeless Connect across New Jersey. The long-term goal: Eradicate homelessness in New Jersey in 10 years. The short-term goal: Take a count of those currently displaced and provide immediate relief. A hygiene kit such as the one pictured below can mean a lot to someone who Read more
January 30, 2013 in Drives and Campaigns by admin
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said: An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. We must use time creatively. This year, SMILE intends to implement both gems of wisdom for National Day of Service 2013. On Monday, January Read more
January 19, 2013 in Drives and Campaigns, Smile Renaissance by admin
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Hurricane Sandy has left the New Jersey coastal regions in shambles. SMILE is undertaking a major relief effort to provide assistance to displaced families in and around Atlantic City. Collection Drive SMILE will be launching a statewide collection drive for emergency goods needed by victims of Hurricane Sandy. What items are needed? Mattresses Sheets, Pillows, Read more
November 6, 2012 in Drives and Campaigns by admin
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Give Food. Give Thanks: Food Drive On behalf of the SMILE Organization, we would like to invite you to participate in the SMILE Food Drive this month. How Can You Help? STEP 1: Donate food from the list of requested items (requested items are listed below) STEP 2: Share a picture of your donated items Read more
February 13, 2012 in Drives and Campaigns, Food Pantry by admin
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SMILE had the great pleasure of working with Project Homeless Connect (Passaic County) today and distributing coats and blankets to those in need. We distributed approximately 80 blankets, 120 adult coats and 175 children’s coats in about 3-4 hours. SMILE is also happy to join Passaic County’s Interagency Council on Homelessness. Click here to read Read more
January 26, 2012 in Drives and Campaigns by admin
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As you all know, the SMILE Blanket/Coat drive is coming to an end this week. We plan to coordinate distribution of most of our collection with the Project Homeless Connect in Passaic County. In order to do so effectively, we need to have the blankets/coats sorted and delivered to appropriate locations in Paterson between tonight Read more
January 23, 2012 in Drives and Campaigns by admin
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Share the Warmth: Blanket/Coat Drive On behalf of the Smile Organization, we would like to invite you to participate in the Smile Blanket/Coat drive this winter. How Can You Help? STEP 1: Donate a blanket or winter coat (see below for drop off locations) STEP 2: Share a picture of your blanket/coat on our Facebook Read more
December 29, 2011 in Drives and Campaigns by admin
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