Page 11 - Jupiter Spotlight - December '21

Jupiter Spotlight, Page 11
Little Smiles 12th Annual Toy Drive
Strives To Bring More Holiday Cheer To Local Families
In 2020, Little Smiles’ annual holiday toy drive
distributed nearly 10,000 toys impacting over 6,800 families
from Palm Beach to Miami Dade counties. The gifts bring
smiles to newborns to 18-year-olds and are distributed to
collection centers for struggling families to pick up, and
directly to Little Smiles’ 32 pediatric partners that include
hospitals with children fighting life-threatening illnesses,
medical day care centers, shelters, foster care homes and
medical support facilities.
“The holidays are a special time of year, especially
for children. We help families who are struggling
financially for a variety of reasons. Our goal is simple,”
said Executive Director Nicole Mercado, “to put smiles
on kids’ faces during the holidays. We give families who
are struggling a helping hand and let kids be kids to enjoy
the magic of the holidays.”
Due to the nationwide shortage of toys, widespread supply
chain disruptions, and labor shortages, those considering
donating are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. With the
need greater than ever, Little Smiles is making it easier than ever
to donate. Ways to donate include texting LITTLESMILES to
44321l, shopping online from the Amazon Wishlist, dropping
off toys at the Little Smiles’ North Pole, located at Harbourside
Place in Jupiter or in locations that can be found at littlesmilesfl.
org, throughout Palm Beach County.
Little Smiles provides year-long support bringing joy and
smiles to the many impacted children, caregivers, and families at
local hospitals and other facilities. The organization’s donations
provide fun events for children undergoing a variety of hardships.
They provide movie night, arts and crafts, and comfort foods to
stock hospital pantries. In addition, they fulfill individual needs
and requests such as providing a toy to help distract a child
after surgery, pajamas to stay extra comfy during their time at
the facility, or even a cake and a present to celebrate a birthday
during their time at one of the facilities. For more information
visit littlesmilesfl.org.
About Little Smiles Florida
Little Smiles is a not-for-profit organization operating in
Palm Beach County and the greater Southeast Florida region.
The charity was founded in 1999 by local businessman, Paul L.
Donohue, who saw a need and inspired the community to bring
comfort and joy to children and their caregivers at Palm Beach
Children’s Hospital. Little Smiles now partners with 32 pediatric
facilities from St. Lucie to Miami that include hospitals, medical
day care centers, shelters, foster care homes and medical support
facilities. Their mission is to help kids during difficult times. They
provide smiles to children and their support staff with fun events
including movie night, arts and crafts, and snack breaks. They
fulfill individual needs and requests such as providing a toy to
help distract a child after surgery, pajamas to stay extra comfy
during their time at the facility, or even a cake and a present to
celebrate a birthday during their time at one of the facilities.
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