Solo
One person does something good on their own.
America Smiles
Do something good today.
Human help, matched. We help kids, seniors, and disadvantaged schools and communities.
What we do
America Smiles gives individuals and communities practical ways to get help and help others.
And the best part
You can do it solo too.
“I have an extra hour.” “I pick up a piece of trash because I see it.” You do not need a group or an organization. One person, one intention, one good thing done.
Five ways to take part
One network. Five ways to do something good.
1 to 1
One person helps another.
1 to many
One person's time or generosity reaches a group.
Many to 1
A community comes together around one person or need.
Many to many
Communities, schools, organizations, and companies do something good together.
Choose a path
Make something good happen.
For individuals
Find help, help someone else, or explore something you can do today.
For communities
Bring people together through local programs, shared activities, and community participation.
Nobody is left behind
Access
America Smiles helps eligible individuals and communities access participating programs and services at no cost where available, including through sponsored access. Availability and eligibility vary by program.
What our friends and the news are saying
America Smiles in the news
“If everyone is kind to everyone else, then obviously everyone will be happy.”
— Leonie Kalra, News 12
“Every visit to their Westport Smiles app is a chance to create a spark for connections in the fight against loneliness.”
— CT Insider
“Wanted to make the problem the solution.”
— Aashish Kalra, The Hour
“I shared a smile with a stranger and it felt like a real connection. Professor Juju's prompts are so sweet and fun.”
— Community Member