Little Smiles
"Our mission is to help heal hearts and create little smiles by providing gifts and fun activities to children impacted by serious illness, tragedy and trauma." - https://www.littlesmilespa.org/about-us
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11 year old Faith Gray from Visitation Home in Kensington told us on our podcast on Youtube that she wants to be a chef. Thanks to Jeff Benjamin and Marc Vetri, she was the chef for a day at Pizzeria Salvy in the new Comcast tower. As you could imagine, she didn’t want to leave! What a day for Faith, her sister and friends.
Financials
Programs
Art + Music = Smiles!
The program is designed to provide events that incorporate creative arts, music and other fun activities with the intention of providing a distraction from the hospital environment. We strive to make the setting a more comfortable and less stressful climate for a few hours to help the children escape their challenging situations. These events allow inpatient as well as outpatient children and families to attend.
Little Things for Little Smiles
With the guidance of local professionals such as doctors, nurses, child life specialists and social workers, we strive to help kids escape their unfortunate circumstances, even if only for a short period of time. We fulfill special requests and host special events for the kids with our partners cultivating a supportive environment for families and healthcare workers. Whether we are stocking a snack pantry or celebrating a holiday, we love to deliver whatever is needed to make a difference in a child's life.
Junk Food Runs
Our signature “Junk Food Runs” are designed to deliver snacks and special treats to kids who are spending all of their time in a hospital for pediatrics facility.
Smiles for Service
This is an opportunity to celebrate the children of the many men and women who sacrifice so that others may live in comfort and peace. It is easy to forget that Nurses, Doctors, Members of the Armed Forces, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, EMTs, Teachers etc are also Moms and Dads! If you selflessly serve, we will celebrate you and want to support you and your family!
Hearts Apart (Military Kids)
This is an opportunity to celebrate the children of the many men and women who sacrifice so that others may live in comfort and peace. It is easy to forget that Nurses, Doctors, Members of the Armed Forces, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, EMTs, Teachers etc are also Moms and Dads! If you selflessly serve, we will celebrate you and want to support you and your family!
Volunteering + Events
Produce events to brighten a child's day
Volunteers are the driving force behind Little Smiles PA! The special talents of our volunteers play an integral part in what we do, from producing community events to brightening a child’s day. If you are interested in joining our volunteer family, please fill out our Volunteer Application on our website. Be sure to include how you wish to get involved so we can connect you to opportunities that match your interests.
Give children star treatment at the Stars Ball
Our signature Stars Ball is once again back in the city and brings children into the spotlight that have demonstrated outstanding grace and courage while faced with challenging situations. On this night, children going through tragedies, trauma and serious illnesses are treated like stars! They are picked up in the morning, taken to get prom-like clothing, get their hair and make up done. They are treated to their favorite meal and that’s just the beginning! Towards the end of the night, they are driven to the Stars Ball venue where a large crowd awaits! They walk the red carpet, sign autographs and are in the spotlight for the night! For a brief moment in time, these children are reminded of how special they are.