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Smile A While Foundation

Org #102351
Vetted since 2024 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit
2021
year founded
$359
raised on GlobalGiving
7
months fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Our mission is to provide therapy services to neurodiverse children in areas where access to such support is not widely available. Therapeutic intervention for special needs children drastically improves their quality of life, yet many children around the world receive only sporadic support, if any. Consistent access to trained professionals is key, and our programs provide training and additional hands on deck to make this happen. Our vision is that every child with special needs in the Caribbean has a bright future with consistent access to support they need. To do this, we provide therapy services to special needs children in areas where access to such support is not widely available.

Projects (1)

Project Leaders
Joanne Oates
Joanne Oates
Joanne Oates
Joanne Oates
Organization Information
1850 Amsterdam Drive
New York, NY 10031
United States
9175532906
Organization Information
1850 Amsterdam Drive
New York, NY 10031
United States
9175532906

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

The Importance of Supportive Standing for Children

By Joanne Oates | Founder

What is Supportive Standing? For individuals with a physical disability, the ability to stand may not be possible without an assistive device. Supported-standing is defined as using a device to... Read the full report ›

New Partnership To Move Knowledge Not People

By Joanne Oates | Founder

Smile A While’s new program as part of ECHO Autism will connect knowledge to children and families in Jamaica for better care. Moving Knowledge, Not People Earlier this year, our Founder and... Read the full report ›

Splinting Clinic Serves Special Needs Youth in Jamaica

By Joanne Oates | Founder

Our vision that every disabled child in the Caribbean leads a fulfilling life is no small undertaking, yet we believe that every step forward is one that creates impact. In total, four therapists... Read the full report ›
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