Be Part of the Solution – Donate Now

Ways to Donate:

As a non-profit, SMILES is dependent on funding from private and public donations They are an important source of revenue, and are key to SMILES ability to continue its’ role in mentoring youth in the SouthCoast area.

Currently SMILES services over 400 children in the New Bedford and Fall River school systems as well as operating site based programs in Fall River and Wareham.

SMILES is committed to our mission of implementing a high quality professional in school programs to decrease the high school dropout rate by encouraging our youth to continue to pursue their education through high school and beyond.

Your donation will have a direct impact on the success of young people in New Bedford and Fall River and will enable the SMILES organization to further our mission in the community.

Checks should be made payable to SMILES and mailed to:
SMILES Mentoring P.O. Box 1712 New Bedford, MA 02741

More Easy Ways to Give:

1. Prepare a will. By preparing a will, and making a gift to the charitable organization of your choice, you retain control over how you wish to distribute your assets. Leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of assets. It is very simple to designate a beneficiary under your will. When a gift is made through a will, the charitable tax credit is received by the estate that year, and can offset any tax owing from the estate.

2. Using assets as a charitable gift. Many people have tight cash flow but substantial assets, such as a house that has appreciated in value. Assets include but aren't limited to: stocks, bonds, real estate, vehicles, art and jewelry. Such gifts typically provide tax savings.

3. Leave a gift in memory of a loved one. Honor their memory by donating to an organization that benefits the community and that they were involved with.

Please consider talking with a financial advisor, estate planning lawyer or other qualified advisor regarding a will, a living trust or whatever else may best suit your unique needs. Tax laws and gift options continue to change, and it is best that you understand all your options.