Our History

Little Smiles began operating in Charlotte, NC in 2009. Margi Kyle was inspired to launch the chapter after watching her friends and family create little, local smiles in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Florida chapter had been operating since 1998, and was eager to expand its work to other communities and kids in need of a smile. The organization also has a chapters in Philadelphia and Western New York doing the same great work.

 

Our Mission

Little Smiles helps Professionals

We help professionals give kids in their care the opportunity to be kids during difficult times.

A wide range of caregivers help children of all ages who are facing devastating circumstances including terminal illness, abandonment and other trauma. These are children who often spend many nights alone in hospitals, shelters and temporary homes, and who can be subject to painful procedures and other emotional strains that they are not equipped to handle. The professionals working with them understand each child’s unique situation and how to help them heal, but they often lack the resources and financial support to make them smile.

That is why they turn to Little Smiles, which provides volunteers, supplies, and funds to make it possible for them to add joy to the lives of the children they care for.

Little Smiles helps heal hearts and create little smiles by providing gifts and fun activities to children impacted by serious illness, homelessness or tragedy. Little Smiles believes every child deserves to smile!

Our Sponsors