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To me, Smileys Non-Profit is more than just a volunteer position for community hours. It’s a place where I can give back, connect with people, and be part of something that makes a difference. It gives me a sense of purpose and lets me see the impact of helping others. Being involved with Smileys has helped me beyond high school and earned me scholarships I can use to further my education in college. It has inspired me to continue giving back to others. “We are honored to hav

This Ramadan, Smiley’s Book Club completed a beautiful month‑long journey through the book Builders of a Nation by Dr. Haifaa Younis, a powerful collection of stories about the Mothers of the Believers and other remarkable women of early Islam.To support sisters who didn’t have the book, we also followed along with Dr. Haifaa Younis’ Ramadan 2023 YouTube series, which aligned perfectly with our weekly themes. Together, we learned about eight extraordinary women whose lives co

Where confidence begins with crayons and care. 🖍️ Smiley’s Nonprofit is excited to launch our upcoming Smiley’s Backpacks 2026 initiative a community‑driven effort to support 120 students with fully stocked, age‑appropriate backpacks for the new school year. Every child deserves to walk into school feeling prepared, confident, and valued. Our mission is to make that possible by providing backpacks filled with essential school supplies, hygiene items, and age‑specific learnin

Smiley’s Bundle of Joy is an annual initiative designed to provide essential baby care items to families in need across Kansas City. In 2026, we distributed curated bundles containing diapers, wipes, clothing, hygiene items, educational materials, and age‑specific care guides. This year’s event supported families with children ages 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Each bundle was assembled using evidence‑based care resources and high‑quality materials to ensure safety, comfort, a