Smiles Foundation

Smiles Foundation Smiles Foundation
Registered in 1998, the Canadian operations have two main activities:
1. More information available at smilesinaction.org.

Smiles Foundation is a group of registered non-profit and charitable organizations that tirelessly work together to fulfill the mission to provide life-enhancing activities, dental care and primary health care education to children, free of charge. To date, over 5.5 million people, primarily children from low-income families, have received dental treatments and education in the “Sonrisas” clinics

throughout the Dominican Republic in over 34 years of service. To date, in Ontario, over 2,000 people, primarily children and seniors from low-income families have received free Dance Sport lessons and health education in over 2 years of service.

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Fundación para la Prevención y la Salud Bucal de Los Niños (Clínicas “Sonrisas”)
Initiated in 1987, our Dominican operations offer free dental services for children and affordable services for adults, preventative health education and other community-oriented life-enhancing programs. Securing donations of dental and educational supplies in Canada and raising funds to ship them to the Dominican Republic.
2. Making Dance Sport accessible to everyone and delivering primary and dental health education through the "Smiles In Action" program. Smiles Foundation USA
Registered in 2018, the American operations focus on securing donations of dental supplies in the USA and raising funds to ship these donations to the Dominican Programs.

📩 Interested?Please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your Jazz/Hip-Hop teaching experience to dgallar...
08/28/2026

📩 Interested?

Please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your Jazz/Hip-Hop teaching experience to [email protected].

Smiles Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Canada and is looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Dance Instructor to lead two back-to-back recreational dance programs for adults (18+) this Fall.

We are looking for an instructor who is energetic, approachable and engaging, and who can create a positive environment where participants feel comfortable learning, moving and having fun. Please see our LinkedIn or email [email protected] for more details!

For part 4 of Elina's trip to the Dominican Republic, take a look at the team huddles and an inside view of the mobile c...
08/27/2026

For part 4 of Elina's trip to the Dominican Republic, take a look at the team huddles and an inside view of the mobile clinic and its facilities! 🦷🤗

We are so proud to be working with such an amazing community 😁Join us today through in-person or remote volunteering!

Thank you so much to Stephanie Carrie, a Smiles Foundation Donor that supports us in enhancing the quality of life of ru...
08/25/2026

Thank you so much to Stephanie Carrie, a Smiles Foundation Donor that supports us in enhancing the quality of life of rural Dominican Republic communities.

💃🍂 Fall 2026 Dance Programs are coming to Vaughan! 🍂🕺Smiles in Action, in collaboration with the City of Vaughan, is exc...
08/20/2026

💃🍂 Fall 2026 Dance Programs are coming to Vaughan! 🍂🕺

Smiles in Action, in collaboration with the City of Vaughan, is excited to welcome the community back for another season of movement, music, confidence, and fun!

📅 REGISTRATION OPENS

🏠 Vaughan Residents:
Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 a.m.

🌎 Non-Residents:
Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 a.m.

🍁 Fall programs begin Saturday, September 19!

There’s something for all ages and skill levels, whether you’re brand new to dance or ready to try something different this fall.

✨ **Fall 2026 Programs Include:**
• Family Steps and Swirls
• Ballroom Dancing
• Modern Line Dancing
• Latin Beat: Salsa & Bachata
• Senior Square Dance
• Bollywood Dancing — kids & adults
• Belly Dancing
• Jazz Dancing
• Grit and Grace: A Hip-Hop Fusion Experience
• Cuban Rumba

💻 HOW TO REGISTER

1. Visit vaughan.perfectmind.com
2. Log in to your account or create a new account
3. Search for your preferred dance program using the available search filters
4. Select your program and add it to your cart
5. Complete checkout to secure your spot

📌 We encourage everyone to register early, as spaces may fill quickly!

For additional recreation information and registration support, visit vaughan.ca/recreation.

Come dance, connect, and have fun with us this fall! 💛🎶

Thank you so much to Simrat Khaira, a Smiles Foundation Donor that supports us in enhancing the quality of life of rural...
08/14/2026

Thank you so much to Simrat Khaira, a Smiles Foundation Donor that supports us in enhancing the quality of life of rural Dominican Republic communities

Thank you so much to Tatiana , a Smiles Foundation Donor that supports us in enhancing the quality of life of rural Dom...
08/01/2026

Thank you so much to Tatiana , a Smiles Foundation Donor that supports us in enhancing the quality of life of rural Dominican Republic communities 😊

As we continue to follow Elina along her journey in the DR, we explore more of Smiles Foundation's wide range of outre...
07/31/2026

As we continue to follow Elina along her journey in the DR, we explore more of Smiles Foundation's wide range of outreach, from pediatric dental care to dental assistant training and graduation! 🎓🦷😁

Check out part 1 and 2 for updates on mobile clinics, donations and personal quotes from Elina!

Thank you so much to Richard Lander, a Smiles Foundation Donor that supports us in enhancing the quality of life of rura...
07/27/2026

Thank you so much to Richard Lander, a Smiles Foundation Donor that supports us in enhancing the quality of life of rural Dominican Republic communities 😊🌟

Thank you so much to Viet, a Smiles Foundation Donor that supports us in enhancing the quality of life of rural Dominica...
07/19/2026

Thank you so much to Viet, a Smiles Foundation Donor that supports us in enhancing the quality of life of rural Dominican Republic communities 😊

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