Need Help?
Are you going through a difficult time? Smiles After the Storm is here to support you. We work with families and organizations to provide meaningful assistance during moments of hardship, ensuring children still experience joy—even when life feels overwhelming.
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We offer birthday support for children who may otherwise miss out due to medical, financial, or unexpected challenges. Organizations can partner with us to host group birthday celebrations, or families can receive support directly.
Depending on your needs, we can help coordinate a complete birthday celebration or provide a Birthday Party in a Box, giving you everything needed to celebrate on your own.
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Beyond birthdays, we also assist families facing sudden emergencies. When unexpected events such as fires or other natural disasters cause temporary displacement, we step in to provide relief and support during an incredibly stressful time.
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Our mission is simple: to help families feel supported, valued, and hopeful by bringing comfort and moments of happiness when they are needed most.
Get Help Today
If you are seeking support, please complete the form below that best describes your needs. While Smiles After the Storm may be a small but mighty organization, every application is thoughtfully reviewed and voted on by our Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis.
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Although we wish we could help everyone who reaches out, our resources are limited at this time, and not all requests can be fulfilled. Please know that each submission is carefully considered with care, respect, and compassion.
Birthday Support on Behalf of an Organization
If you are an organization—such as a shelter, church, or other community support group—looking to provide a meaningful birthday celebration for the children and families you serve, please complete this form. We partner with organizations to help ensure children do not miss out on celebrating their special day due to challenging circumstances.
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All requests are carefully reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Once approved, we offer flexible support options to best meet your organization’s needs. Our team can assist with coordinating and hosting a full group birthday celebration, or we can provide Birthday Party in a Box kits that allow your organization to host the celebration independently with everything needed included.
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Please note that all requests must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the requested party date to allow adequate time for review, planning, and coordination.
Birthday Party Request Form​​
Families experiencing an unexpected illness or financial hardship may request birthday assistance by completing this form. We understand that difficult circumstances can make it challenging to celebrate important milestones, and our goal is to help ensure every child still feels special on their birthday.
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Requests are thoughtfully reviewed on an individual, case-by-case basis. When approved, we offer flexible options based on each family’s needs. Our team can help coordinate and host a full birthday celebration, or we can provide a Birthday Party in a Box, which includes the essential items needed for you to celebrate your child’s special day on your own.
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When possible, we kindly ask that submissions be made at least 45 days in advance of the requested celebration date to allow adequate time for review, planning, and coordination.
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Hardship Assistance Request
Families experiencing hardship due to a natural disaster beyond their control may request assistance by completing this form. Support may include essential items such as clothing, hygiene products, baby necessities, or other supplies needed to help your family regain stability during this difficult time.
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While we truly wish we could assist every family in need, our resources are limited. If we are unable to provide direct support, we may still be able to help by guiding you toward other programs and community resources that could be of assistance.
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Emergency requests are reviewed as quickly as possible and are not subject to a submission deadline, as we understand these situations often require immediate support.
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School Success
Starts Here
Helping Students Start Strong
We Are No Longer Accepting Applications
Every child deserves to begin the school year feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. At Smiles After the Storm, we understand that financial hardships can make it difficult for families to afford the school supplies and essentials their children need to succeed.
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Our Back-to-School Support Program helps ease that burden by providing essential items such as backpacks, notebooks, folders, pencils, crayons, calculators, lunch boxes, clothing, and other school necessities when resources are available. Each request is carefully reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure we can assist as many families as possible.
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While we strive to help every family, assistance is based on available donations and funding. We encourage families to submit their requests as early as possible to allow time for review and coordination before the school year begins.
If your family is in need of back-to-school assistance, we're here to help give your child the strong start they deserve.
Donate Supplies
Each donation you make is like a brushstroke on a canvas, creating a masterpiece of joy and hope.
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In the symphony of giving, your role is pivotal and deeply meaningful. You are a composer of happiness, crafting melodies of laughter and moments of pure delight. Every dollar you contribute, every resource you share, becomes a note in this harmonious journey we're on together.